Atty. Mark R. Pachowicz

Atty. Mark R. Pachowicz

Mark Pachowicz was voted Ventura County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2011 by the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association based on his work on an employment law - retaliation and wrongful termination -case in which his client was awarded over 1.3 million dollars by a jury. In 2012 alone, Mr.

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About Mark R. Pachowicz at a glance

Mark R. Pachowicz is a Principal based in Camarillo, California, practicing at Law Offices of Mark Pachowicz A Professional Law Corporation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, dv defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2005). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1988) and San Diego State University (California State, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Police Accountability Project Ventura County Bar Association Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Camarillo Chamber of Commerce. Serands clients in Camarillo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Pachowicz was voted Ventura County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2011 by the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association based on his work on an employment law - retaliation and wrongful termination -case in which his client was awarded over 1.3 million dollars by a jury
  • In 2012 alone, Mr. Pachowicz obtained judgments totalling over 2 million dollars for his clients while successfully handling personal injury and civil rights cases
  • In addition to his civil litigation practice, Mr. Pachowicz also all handles criminal cases
  • As a Former Senior Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Pachowicz prosecuted all types of cases from driving under the influence to murder cases
  • Since opening his own practice in 2004, Mr. Pachowicz has used the trial skills he learned as a prosecutor to successfully defend people charged with crimes
  • A graduate of the University of San Diego Law School in 1988 Mr. Pachowicz joined the Ventura County District Attorney's office in 1988
  • Mr. Pachowicz also worked at Norman, Cormany, Hair and Compton, the largest law firm in Ventura County at the time
  • Mr. Pachowicz was a Professor of Law at the Ventura College of Law where he has taught Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Introduction to Law, Advanced Trial Practice, and Legal Analysis at various times
  • Mr. Pachowicz was named Professor of the Year three times by the Ventura College of Law Student Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R. Pachowicz's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Camarillo 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark R. Pachowicz

Where is Mark R. Pachowicz's law office located?
Mark R. Pachowicz's law practice is located in Camarillo, California. The firm is Law Offices of Mark Pachowicz A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R. Pachowicz handle?
Mark R. Pachowicz focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, dv defense, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark R. Pachowicz practiced law?
Mark R. Pachowicz has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mark R. Pachowicz go to law school?
Mark R. Pachowicz earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (California State, 1982).
How can I contact Mark R. Pachowicz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark R. Pachowicz received?
Mark R. Pachowicz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1988
California State
San Diego State University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2005

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