Atty. Mark John Geragos
Mark John Geragos is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, litigation. Mark received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Mark John Geragos at a Glance
Mark John Geragos is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Geragos And Geragos A Professional Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1982) and Haverford College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Judicial Appointments Committee Outstanding Trial Jurist Award Committee, 1992-1993 Judicial Committee, 1994—) State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark John Geragos
- Mark John Geragos is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, litigation
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Mark practices at Geragos & Geragos A Professional Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark John Geragos handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Mark John Geragos
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 John Geragos's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark John Geragos 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Mark John Geragos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Mark John Geragos 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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