Atty. Mark David Lessem
Mark David Lessem is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a degree from University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Sherman Oaks, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Mark David Lessem at a Glance
Mark David Lessem is an Attorney based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Lessem & Newstat, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in California (1972). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law law (—) and University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA (—). Serves clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark David Lessem
- Mark David Lessem is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a degree from University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Mark practices at Lessem & Newstat, LLP in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Mark David Lessem's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark David Lessem handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sherman Oaks.
DUI / DWI Defense in Sherman Oaks
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Criminal Defense in Sherman Oaks
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Domestic Violence Defense in Sherman Oaks
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sherman Oaks
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sherman Oaks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sherman Oaks Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sherman Oaks-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sherman Oaks Choose Mark David Lessem
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark David Lessem's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and juvenile.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark David Lessem brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and dv defense, Mark David Lessem can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sherman Oaks
A Sherman Oaks-based practice means Mark David Lessem attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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