Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Rockwall If you are charged with a crime in Texas, you may have a lot of questions about the legal process. Facing criminal charges can be frightening, and getting answers isn’t easy when you don’t know who you can trust. At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we want you to know you can trust our Rockwall team with your legal defense and to give you answers about what lies ahead.

A criminal conviction can reshape your life, making it more challenging to find work, secure housing, and continue your education. Your freedom, reputation, and financial stability may be in jeopardy. Don’t allow just anyone to represent you, and don’t give the other side time to build a case against you. Get in touch with an experienced Rockwall criminal defense attorney immediately.

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we have years of experience handling criminal defense cases. We know how to build a strategic defense plan that offers you the best chance of receiving the most favorable outcome possible for your situation. We also know privacy may be a big concern for you right now. Your case evaluation is always 100 percent confidential.

Don’t put your future in the hands of an inexperienced team. Contact a Rockwall criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter today by calling (214) 845-7007.

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Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney

Being arrested for a criminal offense isn’t the end of a lengthy legal process. It is only the beginning. From the moment of your arrest, law enforcement officials and prosecutors may already be working against you, trying to build their case. You don’t have time to wait, wonder, and see what will happen.

Unfortunately, there is a stigma surrounding hiring a criminal defense attorney immediately after an arrest. People assume it makes them look guilty. So, individuals tend to wait to see how things will play out. Waiting is potentially one of the worst moves that you can make.

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we believe you deserve fair and effective legal representation. We know that your freedom and reputation may be on the line. Being charged with a crime doesn’t take away your legal rights. Protect yours and contact one of our experienced Rockwall criminal defense attorneys as soon as possible.

Our criminal defense team has experience defending individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. We will always work hard to aggressively defend your rights. Before you talk to anyone, talk to a skilled Rockwall criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter.

Our Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Rockwall Criminal Defense Lawyer Never leave your legal defense to chance. The moment you are charged with a criminal offense, law enforcement and prosecutors may already be hard at work building a case against you. You need to secure immediate legal representation to protect your rights. A Rockwall criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter can begin the process of reviewing your situation and building a compelling defense strategy for you. Our legal team has experience handling cases involving:

DWI and Alcohol Offenses
Drug Offenses
Sex Crimes
Theft
Robbery
Assault and Battery
Weapons Offenses
Juvenile Crimes
Domestic Violence
Rape
Sexual Assault
Murder/Homicide
Expunction

The Texas legal system can be tough on offenders. If you have been arrested or charged with a

serious crime, get in touch with a Rockwall criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You deserve effective legal representation.

Results You Can Count On

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we know the most important thing on your mind after being charged with a criminal offense is your freedom. You have worked hard to get where you are. Yet, in the blink of an eye, it could all be taken away from you. You can lose your freedom, friends, family, and your reputation. When it comes to criminal defense, results matter.

The legal team at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter always strives to deliver effective legal representation. Our reputation is built upon a long and successful track record of successfully managing cases and consistently obtaining reduced or dismissed charges for our clients.

You don’t have to take us at our word. Review our results, and see for yourself. Our Rockwall legal team will aggressively protect your rights and build a tactical defense strategy that offers you the best chance possible at a favorable outcome for your situation.

Our Reputation

Our reputation is important. It tells clients who we are and what they can expect when they meet with us to discuss their situation. The criminal defense team at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter has been recognized by organizations such as Texas Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers. We also maintain an Avvo rating of 10.0, in addition to being members of the American Association for Justice and the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

While accolades help bolster our notoriety, it is the feedback from our clients that means the most to us. We are invested in helping people charged with criminal offenses get the legal representation they deserve. Testimonials from our past clients prove just how far we’ll go to protect the rights of those we represent.

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we know choosing a criminal defense attorney can seem like an overwhelming task. We sincerely hope that the resounding endorsements we get from our clients will lead you to our door. Still unsure if our team can help you? Call our Rockwall office at (214) 845-7007 and talk to someone from our experienced legal team about your case.

Contact an Experienced Rockwall Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately

If you’ve been arrested for or charged with a crime, you need immediate legal representation. At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we are ready to spring into action and offer you valuable legal advice about your situation. Our Rockwall legal team can protect your rights and begin the process of preparing a tactical defense plan for your unique legal circumstances.

You deserve a proactive defense, and we are ready to fight for you. Contact our Rockwall office by calling (214) 845-7007 today. Your case evaluation is free and is always kept strictly confidential.

TESTIMONIALS

Recommendation for Mark LassiterI am pleased to write a letter of recommendation. I highly recommend Mark Lassiter to others who are seeking such assistance. His representation allowed me to do very little in my case. It was Mark’s proven expertise and his legal knowledge that was valuable in getting my case dismissed. In short, I recommend Mark enthusiastically without reservation and I do believe he would be a valuable asset to you.

- Name Redacted

dear Markplease accept this letter on my and Susan’s behalf. there is a powerful message and testimony we would like to share with you for the first time.for over a year the weight of what happened to Reid was heavy on our souls. at first we held great anger, resentment and disgust toward Angel (the passenger). it became evident after turning 21 the Angel has a severe alcohol problem which my son nor us fully understood. The arrest also brought us great disappointment, frustration and disheartenment toward Reid.We have found that God often surprises us with his answers to our prayers. Prior to the arrest was had been in prayer that God help turn Reid away from selfishness, childishness and destructive ways. We prayed that God move to change him toward everlasting values and better choices in his life. We believe that God answered that prayer with the arrest. We blamed ourselves for bringing this calamity but understood it would take something this powerful to reach him. There is no doubt in our minds this ordeal has placed a permanent imprint on his soul.during the many delays associated with this case we were able to put forgiveness in our hearts toward Angel. Also during the many delays the full weight of the case in our and Reid’s mind triggered conversations pertaining to life decisions and direction. Time allowed us the opportunity to be rid of the noise and cloudiness of our emotions. We believe this to be a part of the master plan that God was overseeing.Only today did the full story become revealed. During this case with all the odds against us can we say without question that God was in it. How else could the series of events occurred within the judicial process that could put the opportunity in to your mind that there was a way to victory. The entire morning Susan and i were in fervent prayer even after your told us we had only a 25% chance of winning.Grace is the receipt of a blessing that is undeserved. Reid did not deserve to win today. We all are eternally marked by the message of grace given to us and you were the instrument that brought the gift to our house. Thank you from bottom of our souls and may God bless and keep you all of your days.

- Name Redacted

Dear Mr. Lassiter,Today you saved my son’s life. When he received a DWI, it broke my heart because I knew it would be on his record forever. It would limit his options in life. He would be paying for his stupid mistake for the rest of his life. At 21 years of age he was overwhelmed with the depth of the problem he created for himself.I decided to find him the best lawyer in Dallas, and I did. I researched lawyers for two days, and then I found you. I knew from the moment I read about you that you were the one we needed. When I met you, I knew instantly that I had complete confidence in you. Even if the result had ended with my son being guilty, I would have had peace knowing that he had had THE BEST lawyer.Listening to you “own” the courtroom today was amazing. You told us in the morning that we only had about 25% chance to win; however, by the middle of the afternoon the case was over before the prosecutors even finished, and we won! What an incredible lawyer you are!I will be grateful forever to you. Your work has given my son a second chance. He left the courtroom today with a whole new perspective on life…thanks to you!Very sincerely,

- Susan Ellis

unless you are already a petty criminal with countless B and C misdemeanors and a misdemeanor A pending, a DWI charge might not really matter much – for all the others counts: Fight it with all you got – get the best professional to your side you can find!Why should you? A simple google search “Texas DWI penalties” will give you an idea what you are looking at: prison, probation, fines, classes, ignition interlock, insurance rate skyrockets and a criminal record for life (yes – this can happen even for a first time DWI in Texas) Now if you read until this point you probably are charged with a DWI (or simply board) and you are shopping for a lawyer – so some basic guidance:a) Same as in real life: You want to be surrounded by people who know what they are talking about. Nobody likes people who constantly brag around, through around the usual business buzz words which doesn’t mean anything. So: Get somebody who is specialized in this field, means if 50% or more of his work is in the field of defending DWI’s that’s probably a good indicator– Mark is one of them – talk to him you will see!b) Educate yourself – thanks to a wonderful innovation by DARPA (which you are using in this moment) you can read all about it: What happened the night before, what’s a SFT, what is a legal stop, how does an Intoxilyzer 5000 work and what flaws does it have, possible plea bargain options (not so tempting ones in TX anyway) – read the stuff, it’s out there and discuss it with your attorney – if he doesn’t want or can’t answer your questions, that’s a pretty good indicator that your sitting in the wrong office, run!– Mark WILL answer your questions – and I’m convinced you cannot surprise him with a question in your case that he can’t answer or will find an answer for you!c) Your lawyer should – more or less – from the beginning be willing to take your case to Trial, all the way. What do you have to lose? If you are a BAC 0.28 candidate and you plea it down to a misdemeanor B it technically looks better on paper – but it will still follow you for life (most employers wouldn’t even consider the difference or know it – a DWI is a DWI…) If you are a BAC 0.09 candidate your chances are even better – (did you know the Intoxilyzer 5000 gives himself a +-0.02 calibration margin? What now, is a BAC 0.09 and hour after driving now under the legal limit? Guess what, the state will state “off course NOT! The magic machine proved he’s Intoxicated and guilty!” That’s why you need a lawyer on your side who is willing to take it to trial!– Mark is a trial lawyer – those people don’t want to plea out, they need the courtroom as their stage, that’s what they love to do, that’s what they are good at – so let him do it for you!d) Money / Costs – completely neglect. This is not the time for price comparison. You are not out there to shop for new hardwood floor for your living room – you are out there to get the best possible outcome in a situation which initial will hurt you if convicted pretty bad (financially), possible cost you your job, destroy your reputation and will follow you around for the rest of your natural life.– Mark will not overcharge you for his service, in my opinion you are getting a great deal. If you have the feeling you cannot afford a lawyer like Mark put it into perspective: if you hire a $500 lawyer and plead guilty maybe to a DWI misdemeanor B, you will pay much more over the years in court costs, classes, probation fees, DPS surcharges, insurance and and and… But if you hire Mark, you have one of the best at your side, you have a real chance – off course Mark isn’t a magic wizard who can make everything go away in a moment’s notice, but 5,10,20 years down the road you don’t want to think “oh boy, I wish I would have fought this thing more aggressively back then…” I was already a bit into my case when I met Mark. Mark has a can do attitude, does not try to beat around the bush and most importantly: He looks at things, tries different avenues, seeks out weaknesses in the case base on the evidence presented – if you meet him, you will have the same experience. During our meetings we discussed alternatives and other options e.g. expert witnesses, jury trial, bench trial, plea agreement (even if he didn’t like that – Mark doesn’t want to plea, he wants to win for his clients)And here is the outcome:A clear acquittal – NOT GUILTY(even better than a dismissal which technically can be reopened by the DA within the statute of limitations – if I understood that right – Not guilty means you are not guilty, case expunged – that’s the end of it!)Mark’s services helped me to get the best possible outcome you can expect when you are charged with a (DWI / DUI) crime and I hope I will never see him again….. (under such circumstances J ) –

- Daniel

I would never use or recommend anyone else for anybody else for a criminal manner.

- Cory M.

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