Atty. Mark J. Werksman

Atty. Mark J. Werksman

Mark Werksman is a former Deputy District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney with 20 years of criminal trial experience who specializes in all areas of state and federal criminal defense including white collar crimes, financial and organized crimes, felony offenses such as murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, fraud, bribery, gambling, and counterfeit merchandise. Mr.

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About Mark J. Werksman at a glance

Mark J. Werksman is a criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1985) and Yale University (BA, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Los Angeles) (2020). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Werksman is a former Deputy District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney with 20 years of criminal trial experience who specializes in all areas of state and federal criminal defense including white collar crimes, financial and organized crimes, felony offenses such as murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, fraud, bribery, gambling, and counterfeit merchandise
  • Mr. Werksman is a graduate of Yale College and the University of Southern California Law Center
  • Mr. Werksman has successfully represented numerous high-profile individuals from the entertainment industry, as well as leaders in the Los Angeles business community and major Southern California corporations in criminal cases, internal investigations, and white collar criminal litigation
  • He has also represented clients in cases throughout Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Michigan and Florida

Practice Areas Explained

Mark J. Werksman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Werksman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Mark J. Werksman's law office located?
Mark J. Werksman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark J. Werksman handle?
Mark J. Werksman focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Mark J. Werksman go to law school?
Mark J. Werksman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (BA, 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Mark J. Werksman received?
Mark J. Werksman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Los Angeles).

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1985
BA
Yale University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Los Angeles)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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