Mark Thompson
Practicing Criminal Defense, DUI/OWI, in Eastern Iowa
- Biography
Mark Thompson practices criminal defense law in Iowa City and the surrounding areas in Eastern Iowa. He has been operating his own firm, practicing in criminal law, since 2005.
He has represented clients in over 2,000 criminal cases, with a majority of these cases being OWI / DUI.
Mark has also handled contract defense cases for the Iowa State Public Defender, served as defense counsel for the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court, and served as a Judicial Magistrate.
Now he focuses solely on his private criminal law practice.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft
- DUI & DWI
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
All major credit cards accepted -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Most cases are taken on flat fee basis.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Iowa
- Since 2004
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Magistrate Judge
- Iowa Judicial Branch
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2016 –
2023
- Mark previously worked as a Judicial Magistrate in Johnson County, Iowa. He reviewed thousands of criminal cases, and presided over hundreds of criminal trials.
- Member
- Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court
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2005 –
2021
- The Inn of Court is a fraternal organization for practicing lawyers and judges, fostering the legal community and continuing legal education.
- Defense Counsel
- Johnson County Drug Treatment Court
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2010 –
2018
- Mark served as the defense attorney for the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court for over 8 years. This program helps high-risk defendants with drug or alcohol-related criminal charges successfully complete probation, avoid prison.
- Treasurer/Secretary
- Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court
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2012 –
2014
- Education
- University of Iowa
- J.D. | Law
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2001
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2004 -
- Luther College
- B.A. | Computer Science
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1997
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2000 -
- Awards
- Client Champion Gold
- Martindale Nolo
- 2018
- Professional Associations
- Iowa State Bar
- Member
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2004 –
Current -
- Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court
- Barrister Member
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2005 –
2021 -
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