team-member

Mark Bennett

Houston, TX

Licensed for 26 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I defend people on trial and appeal in state and federal court in Houston, Texas, and anywhere else I am needed.I also defend the First Amendment in civil court by defending defamation (libel and slander actions).I am board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell.Please check out my website for information, including video interviews with me. Also, please read my blog. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call and tell me how I can help you.Thank you,Mark

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

Bennett & Bennett917 Franklin StreetFourth FloorHouston, TX, 77002

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kurt
August 4, 2021

Called Mark for a friend in prison just to run a quick check. He spent almost an hour, for free, to discuss my friend’s case. His informal thoughts (not legal advice) that he was able to explain to me helped immensely and certainly made me appreciate how much of a master of his craft that he is. I would hire him in an instant if if was for me.

Jeff
August 8, 2020

I was arrested back in 2009 and by a previous attorneys advice I pleaded guilty to a crime I felt I was not guilty of. I ended failing probation and ended up in prison. I was told by many people and read it many times by attorneys and legal counselors that since I had taken a guilty plea there was no way I could ever go back and fight my case. I had never given up hope to one day be free from my sentence or my charge but I had decided to live my life the best I could and only focus on making the best of what life I had. Then I contacted Mark. I was on parole in the midst of completing the last seven years of my twelve year sentence. Mark advised me he would be able to have my sentence relieved and my charge expunged. I doubted him but I still felt that what was wrong could be put right. Mark ultimately did the impossible. My record is now clean. My life is restored and is better than it has ever been. I can never thank him enough for what he was able to do. All I can say is this man is a truly great attorney.

A.Castillo
May 5, 2020

Mark Bennett is a remarkable attorney. He is very well versed in the Law, not only does he talk through many possible scenarios with you so that you understand your options; he takes the time to really listen to you. In addition, he is compassionate, honest, and intelligent and genuinely cares about his clients. Mark will be there for you every step of the way. His confidence and understanding of the law and the legal process helped to easy my anxieties and worries. From the first day I spoke to him he has always made himself available. I am very grateful for all he has done for me at one of the lowest points of my life. He helped get my life back. If you are in need of a defense attorney who will fight for you and cares about you call Mark Bennett.

Max
November 14, 2018

I was in federal holding with a boot leg cell phone and had just lost a trial over a crime I was not guilty of and things seemed hopeless. I called Mr Bennett on a whim at 10pm desperate for advice with no money or means to hire a lawyer and to late anyway but he answered his phone and he talked to me till 2am giving me advice and if you have never been in the position I was in you will never understand what it meant to me or how he really believed in my innocents and really cared about my well being. From the advice given to me I was able to get my case back in court and negotiate 5 yrs off of my sentence and am free today because of it. I've since net and talked to him in person and I also spent 8 years in a federal prison law library helping others in an attempt to pay the blessing forward and threw all this I can tell you mr Bennett is the only lawyer that cares more about you getting justice then you do. Max

Innocent
August 4, 2018

Mark Bennett is a blessing from God PERIOD! If you ever need a lawyer to fight your case, he is the ONE you should call to help! I was falsely accused of sexual assault. And I was lost. I really thought that was the end for me and my family. I saw Mark's profile online and reached out to him. Mark believed in me and fought my case. Mark is kind, compassionate, honest, intelligent, bold, fearless, he knows the law, just name it! Mark took the time to learn not only about the case but about all the circumstances surrounding the situation. He took time to learn about the culture and religion because these played a big role in this case. I promise you, Mark is the lawyer you need to have defending you in court. My case went through trial. And at the end of the day, I was set free! Mark stood by me and my family. He is a man of few words, but his mind is a machine. I could go on and on and on, but I really don't have enough words to describe what Mark Bennett has done for me and my family. THANK YOU MARK! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!

AB
January 13, 2018

In August 2017 I hired Mr. Bennett to defend me in a criminal case involving accusations of domestic violence and aggravated assault. Of course those charges were false and upon review of my case and supporting documentation in a first discussion, Mr. Bennett agreed to represent me. Mr. Bennett did an outstanding job communicating every step of the way in verbal and written/email communication. I felt he was always accessible to me when I contacted him. His communication style is direct, short and to the point. I received responses to any of my inquiries timely. At times during the most unexpected hours. Clearly, Mr. Bennett goes the extra mile for his clients. My case was possibly straight forward and relatively simple, but I felt that I have chosen the best possible representation, should my case have been indicted. His efficient work led to dismissal of the case and expunction hearing is scheduled soon. Mark, thanks again for your outstanding work and I look forward to having this off my record soon!

Frank
July 17, 2017

If there be any doubt in your mind about selecting Mark Bennett to defend you against a legal assault mounted by the federal, state or local judicial systems against your life, liberty or happiness---cast them aside. If you are reading this, you are very likely under such assault. Just know there is only one goal to this assault, and that is to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of guilt or innocence or extenuating circumstance. It is their job. And they like it. And the only thing standing between you and a conviction is your defense attorney, upon whom your fate will utterly depend, so you had better make the right choice. I can personally attest that they don’t come any better than Mark Bennett. Period. He is the best of the best. A lawyer’s lawyer, with compassion, integrity, and a deeply intuitive situational intelligence that enables him to create highly effective strategies and tactics to win your case; he can think within the box, outside the box, and even upend the box if necessary---whatever the situation requires. Not only does he keep up with the very latest developments in federal, state, and local legal standards, practices and laws, his cutting edge commentaries and articles on a wide variety of evolving legal issues help to shape and inform the attitudes and opinions of innumerable practicing lawyers and judges, both locally and nationally. On at least one occasion while in court, he actually had to educate the judge and prosecutor of a change in the law, which as a matter of course led to yet another dismissal. This is a defense attorney that you want at your side. My case involved a false accusation and a wrongful arrest, personally exponentiated by a sensationalized flurry of local and internet journalism which threatened to destroy not only my reputation and livelihood, but my career as well. I had no experience in legal matters whatsoever. I had a month before my initial court date, and so I spent that time doing in-depth research on legal defense options. When I came across Mark Bennett’s website, it was the tenor and tone that struck me first. Second were the stellar reviews from his previous clients. I continued doing research, but after a few days, I kept coming back to Mark. I knew he was the one. I contacted him, and he accepted my case. For which I am and shall remain immensely grateful. Mark wasted no time. After filling out the big picture, he then identified the specific areas that needed clarification and investigation. He spared no expense or effort, using his investigative staff, even to the point of subpoenaing phone records. One of the great things about Mark is that he includes you in the loop. He informs you of what he is doing and what he finds, and answers any and all questions you may have about even the most incidental of details, whether factual or speculative. But most of all, he is tolerant and patient with your questions, regardless of how dumb or irrelevant. In a word---he is kind. And eminently personable. A rigorous, no-nonsense professional who exercises kindness. It’s a lovely thing to find. Especially when your life is hanging in the balance. The court dates went on for months, and at each instance, he gathered more and more information and moved the ball further downfield. And then finally, when he uncovered exactly where the critical point to the entire affair lay, he pressed the DA into action. And the result of the DA’s action? Dismissal. Utter and unequivocal. Just like that. It was unbelievable---I was a free man once again. After the dismissal, we filed and were granted an expunction order (the complete clearing and destruction of all records pertaining to the case). Tabula rasa. It was the complete legal restoration of my civic status. But the situation wasn’t quite over yet. Suffice to say that Mark’s representation was indeed---stellar. Frank

Lee-sa
March 14, 2017

I don't even know where to begin....I hired a local lawyer over 5 years ago for my 18 yr old son, who was told take the plea as would not get any better. He did not even show up for court to sign the plea. Anyhow, my son was placed on 8 yrs probation with the plea. After almost 4 years probation completed we hired Mark to have the case dismissed. After the case was dismissed, the DA decided to reopen and charge him with a different title for the same crime. We were shocked. I called Mark back and hired him. Even though he lives in Houston and us in Midland we knew we wanted Mark. Midland has a buddy system with the lawyers, DA, etc. and we have no trust or faith in them. After a total of 5 years of hell, we went to court with Mark at our side, and left the court room with a jury of NOT Guilty Verdict. We cannot say enough good things about him. We feel he is part of our family and has changed our sons life along with all of our lives. We are forever grateful, and recommend others to hire Mark. You truly do get what you pay for. He is a smart, caring, and honest man. There are no words to show our appreciation for him. We love him!!

Raphael
November 30, 2016

I recently turned to Mr. Bennett for help with a First Amendment appeal being litigated in federal court. He was enormously helpful not only in bringing clarity to the content of the argument, but in putting together a serious legal document for the judges. I highly recommend his services without hesitation.

Diana
June 1, 2016

Mr Bennett WOW ! It's hard to believe it's finally over! I'm so very happy, you've no idea! Thank you for handling my final expunction order. My case was tried and acquitted over 35 years ago, but I have “carried” the burden of the case with me ever since. I feel like that chapter of my life is finally behind me and I no longer have to hide or walk around with a copy of my disposition paper in my purse. Neither do I have to dread when a potential employer asks “is there anything else that I should know before we start processing your application.” Thank you for giving me life back, I wish I had known you 35 years ago, I wish the lawyer who originally handled my case would have suggested I get an expunction order. I hope that I have expressed and conveyed how grateful I truly am. Thank you Mr. Bennett

Kurt
August 4, 2021

Called Mark for a friend in prison just to run a quick check. He spent almost an hour, for free, to discuss my friend’s case. His informal thoughts (not legal advice) that he was able to explain to me helped immensely and certainly made me appreciate how much of a master of his craft that he is. I would hire him in an instant if if was for me.

Jeff
August 8, 2020

I was arrested back in 2009 and by a previous attorneys advice I pleaded guilty to a crime I felt I was not guilty of. I ended failing probation and ended up in prison. I was told by many people and read it many times by attorneys and legal counselors that since I had taken a guilty plea there was no way I could ever go back and fight my case. I had never given up hope to one day be free from my sentence or my charge but I had decided to live my life the best I could and only focus on making the best of what life I had. Then I contacted Mark. I was on parole in the midst of completing the last seven years of my twelve year sentence. Mark advised me he would be able to have my sentence relieved and my charge expunged. I doubted him but I still felt that what was wrong could be put right. Mark ultimately did the impossible. My record is now clean. My life is restored and is better than it has ever been. I can never thank him enough for what he was able to do. All I can say is this man is a truly great attorney.

A.Castillo
May 5, 2020

Mark Bennett is a remarkable attorney. He is very well versed in the Law, not only does he talk through many possible scenarios with you so that you understand your options; he takes the time to really listen to you. In addition, he is compassionate, honest, and intelligent and genuinely cares about his clients. Mark will be there for you every step of the way. His confidence and understanding of the law and the legal process helped to easy my anxieties and worries. From the first day I spoke to him he has always made himself available. I am very grateful for all he has done for me at one of the lowest points of my life. He helped get my life back. If you are in need of a defense attorney who will fight for you and cares about you call Mark Bennett.

Max
November 14, 2018

I was in federal holding with a boot leg cell phone and had just lost a trial over a crime I was not guilty of and things seemed hopeless. I called Mr Bennett on a whim at 10pm desperate for advice with no money or means to hire a lawyer and to late anyway but he answered his phone and he talked to me till 2am giving me advice and if you have never been in the position I was in you will never understand what it meant to me or how he really believed in my innocents and really cared about my well being. From the advice given to me I was able to get my case back in court and negotiate 5 yrs off of my sentence and am free today because of it. I've since net and talked to him in person and I also spent 8 years in a federal prison law library helping others in an attempt to pay the blessing forward and threw all this I can tell you mr Bennett is the only lawyer that cares more about you getting justice then you do. Max

Innocent
August 4, 2018

Mark Bennett is a blessing from God PERIOD! If you ever need a lawyer to fight your case, he is the ONE you should call to help! I was falsely accused of sexual assault. And I was lost. I really thought that was the end for me and my family. I saw Mark's profile online and reached out to him. Mark believed in me and fought my case. Mark is kind, compassionate, honest, intelligent, bold, fearless, he knows the law, just name it! Mark took the time to learn not only about the case but about all the circumstances surrounding the situation. He took time to learn about the culture and religion because these played a big role in this case. I promise you, Mark is the lawyer you need to have defending you in court. My case went through trial. And at the end of the day, I was set free! Mark stood by me and my family. He is a man of few words, but his mind is a machine. I could go on and on and on, but I really don't have enough words to describe what Mark Bennett has done for me and my family. THANK YOU MARK! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!

AB
January 13, 2018

In August 2017 I hired Mr. Bennett to defend me in a criminal case involving accusations of domestic violence and aggravated assault. Of course those charges were false and upon review of my case and supporting documentation in a first discussion, Mr. Bennett agreed to represent me. Mr. Bennett did an outstanding job communicating every step of the way in verbal and written/email communication. I felt he was always accessible to me when I contacted him. His communication style is direct, short and to the point. I received responses to any of my inquiries timely. At times during the most unexpected hours. Clearly, Mr. Bennett goes the extra mile for his clients. My case was possibly straight forward and relatively simple, but I felt that I have chosen the best possible representation, should my case have been indicted. His efficient work led to dismissal of the case and expunction hearing is scheduled soon. Mark, thanks again for your outstanding work and I look forward to having this off my record soon!

Frank
July 17, 2017

If there be any doubt in your mind about selecting Mark Bennett to defend you against a legal assault mounted by the federal, state or local judicial systems against your life, liberty or happiness---cast them aside. If you are reading this, you are very likely under such assault. Just know there is only one goal to this assault, and that is to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of guilt or innocence or extenuating circumstance. It is their job. And they like it. And the only thing standing between you and a conviction is your defense attorney, upon whom your fate will utterly depend, so you had better make the right choice. I can personally attest that they don’t come any better than Mark Bennett. Period. He is the best of the best. A lawyer’s lawyer, with compassion, integrity, and a deeply intuitive situational intelligence that enables him to create highly effective strategies and tactics to win your case; he can think within the box, outside the box, and even upend the box if necessary---whatever the situation requires. Not only does he keep up with the very latest developments in federal, state, and local legal standards, practices and laws, his cutting edge commentaries and articles on a wide variety of evolving legal issues help to shape and inform the attitudes and opinions of innumerable practicing lawyers and judges, both locally and nationally. On at least one occasion while in court, he actually had to educate the judge and prosecutor of a change in the law, which as a matter of course led to yet another dismissal. This is a defense attorney that you want at your side. My case involved a false accusation and a wrongful arrest, personally exponentiated by a sensationalized flurry of local and internet journalism which threatened to destroy not only my reputation and livelihood, but my career as well. I had no experience in legal matters whatsoever. I had a month before my initial court date, and so I spent that time doing in-depth research on legal defense options. When I came across Mark Bennett’s website, it was the tenor and tone that struck me first. Second were the stellar reviews from his previous clients. I continued doing research, but after a few days, I kept coming back to Mark. I knew he was the one. I contacted him, and he accepted my case. For which I am and shall remain immensely grateful. Mark wasted no time. After filling out the big picture, he then identified the specific areas that needed clarification and investigation. He spared no expense or effort, using his investigative staff, even to the point of subpoenaing phone records. One of the great things about Mark is that he includes you in the loop. He informs you of what he is doing and what he finds, and answers any and all questions you may have about even the most incidental of details, whether factual or speculative. But most of all, he is tolerant and patient with your questions, regardless of how dumb or irrelevant. In a word---he is kind. And eminently personable. A rigorous, no-nonsense professional who exercises kindness. It’s a lovely thing to find. Especially when your life is hanging in the balance. The court dates went on for months, and at each instance, he gathered more and more information and moved the ball further downfield. And then finally, when he uncovered exactly where the critical point to the entire affair lay, he pressed the DA into action. And the result of the DA’s action? Dismissal. Utter and unequivocal. Just like that. It was unbelievable---I was a free man once again. After the dismissal, we filed and were granted an expunction order (the complete clearing and destruction of all records pertaining to the case). Tabula rasa. It was the complete legal restoration of my civic status. But the situation wasn’t quite over yet. Suffice to say that Mark’s representation was indeed---stellar. Frank

Lee-sa
March 14, 2017

I don't even know where to begin....I hired a local lawyer over 5 years ago for my 18 yr old son, who was told take the plea as would not get any better. He did not even show up for court to sign the plea. Anyhow, my son was placed on 8 yrs probation with the plea. After almost 4 years probation completed we hired Mark to have the case dismissed. After the case was dismissed, the DA decided to reopen and charge him with a different title for the same crime. We were shocked. I called Mark back and hired him. Even though he lives in Houston and us in Midland we knew we wanted Mark. Midland has a buddy system with the lawyers, DA, etc. and we have no trust or faith in them. After a total of 5 years of hell, we went to court with Mark at our side, and left the court room with a jury of NOT Guilty Verdict. We cannot say enough good things about him. We feel he is part of our family and has changed our sons life along with all of our lives. We are forever grateful, and recommend others to hire Mark. You truly do get what you pay for. He is a smart, caring, and honest man. There are no words to show our appreciation for him. We love him!!

Raphael
November 30, 2016

I recently turned to Mr. Bennett for help with a First Amendment appeal being litigated in federal court. He was enormously helpful not only in bringing clarity to the content of the argument, but in putting together a serious legal document for the judges. I highly recommend his services without hesitation.

Diana
June 1, 2016

Mr Bennett WOW ! It's hard to believe it's finally over! I'm so very happy, you've no idea! Thank you for handling my final expunction order. My case was tried and acquitted over 35 years ago, but I have “carried” the burden of the case with me ever since. I feel like that chapter of my life is finally behind me and I no longer have to hide or walk around with a copy of my disposition paper in my purse. Neither do I have to dread when a potential employer asks “is there anything else that I should know before we start processing your application.” Thank you for giving me life back, I wish I had known you 35 years ago, I wish the lawyer who originally handled my case would have suggested I get an expunction order. I hope that I have expressed and conveyed how grateful I truly am. Thank you Mr. Bennett