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Atty. Mark S. Gardner

Atty. Mark S. Gardner

Editor-in-Chief, University of Richmond Law Review, 1977-1978. Law Clerk to Richard H.

Spotsylvania Spotsylvania 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (540) 768-8137

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About Mark S. Gardner at a glance

Mark S. Gardner is a Partner based in Spotsylvania, Virginia, practforg at Gardner & Burks. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978). Educated at T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1978) and Davidson College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Virginia State Bar Fredericksburg Area Bar Association--past president Caroline County Bar Association Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Spotsylvania, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Editor-in-Chief, University of Richmond Law Review, 1977-1978
  • Law Clerk to Richard H. Poff, Justice of Virginia Supreme Court, 1978
  • Faculty Member, Virginia State Bar Course on Professionalism, 2003-2006
  • Commonwealth Attorney, Spotsylvania County, 1980-1987

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Spotsylvania are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Mark S. Gardner's law office located?
Mark S. Gardner's law practice is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The firm is Gardner & Burks. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Mark S. Gardner practiced law?
Mark S. Gardner has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Mark S. Gardner go to law school?
Mark S. Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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Mark S. Gardner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense Criminal Law Traffic Violations Assault Assault And Battery Burglary Capital Offenses Child Abuse and Neglect Civil Drug Forfeiture Civil Forfeiture Condemnation Controlled Substances Law Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Death Penalty Driver's License Restoration Driver's License Suspension/Revocation Driving While Intoxicated Drug Crimes Drug Forfeiture Drug Trafficking DUI/DWI Embezzlement Expungements Extortion Extradition Felonies Forgery Gun Rights Restoration Hit And Run Homicide Manslaughter Misdemeanors Murder Parole and Probation Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Stalking Theft Vehicular Homicide Weapons Charges White Collar Crime White Collar Criminal Defense White Collar Fraud,

Education

J.D.
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
- 1978
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1978

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