Atty. Mark Douglas Thompson
Criminal defense attorney Mark Thompson has been practicing criminal law in Iowa City since 2004. He has personally handled over two thousand local criminal cases with the Johnson County Attorney’s Office and surrounding jurisdictions.
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Mark Douglas Thompson is a Member based in Iowa City, Iowa, practicing at Thompson Law Office. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2004). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Luther College (B.A. Computer, 2000). Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serands clients in Iowa City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Criminal defense attorney Mark Thompson has been practicing criminal law in Iowa City since 2004
- He has personally handled over two thousand local criminal cases with the Johnson County Attorney’s Office and surrounding jurisdictions
- He previously served as a judicial magistrate for a period of over 7 years, which gave him exceptional insight and experience in Iowa criminal law procedure
- Our specialized, boutique practice is focused only on criminal defense, with an emphasis on OWI / DUI / Operating While Intoxicated cases
- We do not practice any other areas of law, which allows us to be as focused as possible on your case
- Our firm has successfully suppressed state’s evidence, won jury trials, and negotiated aggressive plea bargains for our clients
- Mark is highly experienced, has excellent communication with his clients, and gets results
- We publish real reviews from real former clients
- We have worked with hundreds of students at the University of Iowa to minimize the impact of criminal charges on their futures
- With our specialized case load and highly focused practice you will get the expert attention you need
- If you have a new criminal charge in or around the Iowa City area, please call for a free consultation today
- ABOUT MARK Mark attended the University of Iowa as an undergraduate before enrolling in Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa
- He graduated with a B.A. in computer science
- He was accepted at the University of Iowa College of Law in 2000, then ranked among the nation’s top 10% of all law schools
- He deferred enrollment for one year, and began studying law in 2001
- He also studied law at Oxford University in England
- He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May of 2004
- After working for a law firm for one year, he decided to start his own practice
- In addition to his private practice, Mark has handled hundreds of criminal and juvenile cases on a contract basis through the Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Mark served as defense counsel with the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court for roughly 8 years, and subsequently served as a Judicial Magistrate for the Sixth Judicial District for over 7 years
- Now he focuses solely on his private criminal law practice
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Iowa City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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