Atty. Mark Eric Overland
Mark Eric Overland is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation. Mark received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 60+ Years Experience
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About Mark Eric Overland at a Glance
Mark Eric Overland is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Law Offices of Mark E. Overland. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1966) and New York (1985). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1965) and Loyola University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Eric Overland
- Mark Eric Overland is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Mark practices at Law Offices of Mark E. Overland in Santa Monica, CA
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Mark Eric Overland's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Eric Overland handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Criminal Defense in Santa Monica
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil Litigation in Santa Monica
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-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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Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Mark Eric Overland
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 Eric Overland's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Eric Overland brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and New York, Mark Eric Overland can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Mark Eric Overland can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Mark Eric Overland 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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