Atty. Mark Foster
Phi Delta Phi. Certified Field Sobriety Testing, NHTSA; Certified BAC Datamaster Operator, NPAS.
Criminal Defense Law & More Attorney · Serving Evansville, IN · 43+ Years Experience
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About Mark Foster at a Glance
Mark Foster is a Member based in Evansville, Indiana, practicing at Foster, O'Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1983), the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1983) and Indiana State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Evansville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Foster
- Phi Delta Phi
- Certified Field Sobriety Testing, NHTSA
- Certified BAC Datamaster Operator, NPAS
- Contributing Author and Lecturer: "Defense Techniques for DWI Clients," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1989
- "DWI Dram Shop," (ICLEF), 1990
- "Criminal Law," (ICLEF), 1990
- "Planning Your First Criminal Defense," ICLEF, 1997
- "DWI," ICLEF, 1998
- "What Every Lawyer Should Know about DWI," ICLEF, 1998
- "DWI," ICLEF, 1999
- "DWI & HTV-Quebec City, Quebec" ICLEF, 1999
- "Traffic Law School" ICLEF, 2000
- "Criminal Law-Las Vegas" ISBA & ICLEF, 2001
- "The Best of DWI" ICLEF, 2001
- "Civil and Criminal Evidence" ICLEF, 2001
- "DUI Defense" ICLEF, 2002
- "Misdemeanor Court" Legal Aid Society, 2002
- "Traffic Law School" ICLEF, 2002
- "DWI Experts, Technology and Equipment," ICLEF, 2003
- "Hot Topics-DWI," EBA, 2003
- "Traffic School for Lawyers," ICLEF, 2004, "DWI" ICLEF 2005
- "DWI" ICLEF, 2006
- "DWI" ICLEF, 2008
- Instructor, Criminal Law and Procedure, University of Evansville, 1984-1992
- Deputy Prosecutor, Vanderburgh County, 1983-1985
- Referee, Vanderburgh Superior Court, Misdemeanor/Traffic Division, 1985-1987
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Foster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Evansville.
DUI / DWI Defense in Evansville
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Criminal Defense in Evansville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Evansville
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Evansville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Evansville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Evansville-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 Evansville Choose Mark Foster
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 Foster's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Foster brings 43+ 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 Indiana, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Mark Foster can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Mark Foster can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Evansville
A Evansville-based practice means Mark Foster 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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