team-member

Mark Geiger

Salem, OR

Licensed for 37 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I have been practicing criminal law for over 25 years.  I care about my clients, I work hard for them and I always tell them the truth.  Sometimes the truth is hard to hear, but I won't do it any other way. In the last 5 years, I, along with my investigator, Eric Mason, have had some amazing wins.  We were able to free a man wrongfully convicted of three murders (the case was featured on Dateline--the episode was called, "Murder Mountain"), we got dismissals in a sex abuse case in Dallas, Oregon, and in Oregon City, Oregon.  Also, I appealed the wrongful conviction of a woman who was in prison for a sex abuse she didn't commit.  We got her out, finally, after years of fighting for her freedom.  In the last year, we were able to get another man's murder conviction overturned. The State is currently appealing that decision.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

317 Court St NE Ste 211Salem, OR, 97301 Office (503) 588-1723 Mobile (503) 580-6977 317 Court St NE Ste 211Salem, OR, 97301 Office (503) 588-1723(503) 588-1723 Mobile (503) 580-6977(503) 580-6977

Office: (503) 400-7426

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 24, 2017

Mark Geiger did a fantastic job helping me through the tough legal challenges by being patient to explain things I did not understand and with a thorough knowledge of the law. He was always responsive to both emails and phone calls. No matter what happened or the changes that we faced, he was always ready to change directions and come out with the best defense possible. If anyone needs an attorney that will truly listen to you and understand where you are coming from, I wholeheartedly recommend Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Geiger!

Lucy
February 11, 2017

When my son got in trouble over a domestic issue, a friend suggested Mark Geiger. We went in and were surprised at how well Mark knew the law, and how he knew just what to do. My son's situation was a little complicated and unique, but Mark had had experience with a very similar situation he told us about. It turned out that he thought of a solution that the other lawyer we went to see didn't know anything about. He was fair and nice through the whole process, and always friendly in hearings when it can be intimidating for the family to be in court. He saw us through, and my son and I are very satisfied and grateful. I would recommend Mark to anyone.

Andrew
February 13, 2021

Mark Geiger did an excellent job representing me. The DA gave me a decent offer. Mark said he would try to get a better offer. He went the extra mile for me and got me a better offer. He is very competent in the complicated legal system. He was very understanding of my situation and my family and I are grateful for his services. His assistant Laura did a great job for me as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney. Thanks Mark and Laura!

StacyW
February 27, 2020

I hired Mark a few months ago, on a case 7 yrs. old. I was sentenced 2 yrs., but only did 6 hrs. Now, I was a little skeptical, but with Mark’s knowledge and professionalism, the whole case worked in my favor. I would recommend Mark Geiger to anyone, and everyone.

anonymous
November 26, 2019

First time needing a lawyer not to mention it was relating to very significant criminal charges. He was very helpful and empathetic. He helped our family understand the law, legal standards and what to expect. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! He is smart and knows what he is doing. He was the right choice!

Andrew
September 17, 2017

Mark asked me in our consultation, of how I would like the results to end up, if I hired him. I told him that I would like to have my charge reduced to a lesser charge. I wasn't sure what to make of Mark , during our initial meeting. I looked around his office and noticed a plaque on his wall that said "100 top trial attorneys in Oregon". I believe that's what it said. I felt more comfortable in my decision making, after seeing that. I hired him, we went to court to try to plea and the assistant DA wasn't budging on a plea. We went back to court on our next and final court appearance, and it was like watching a magician at work. He had done his homework and then some. He was so prepared, that the assistant DA was left speechless and struggling to fight. She didn't stand a chance. I wasn't sure what had happened until we exited the court room. Mark explained to me what happened.......ALL CHARGES WERE DROPPED! I couldn't believe it. I was expecting a lesser charge, but Mark's hard work paid off. I'd use him again without hesitation and would highly recommend him. He's very good at his job. Thank you, Mark. -Andrew

Sonya
February 1, 2017

Mark is honest, compassionate, very approachable and straight forward. He has a great team who is equally professional. I have had the oppurnity to work with him, his support staff, and a great team his investigators. They are exceptional at what they do. I would recommend him to anyone who needs representation. When you are in a crissis mode he is calm. I trusted him the first day I meet him. When I called him he was out of town truely unable to help, however he call on a associate lawyer who stepped in at a moments notice and took care of my need until he returned. At this time he wast hired yet. But he fully engaged and relieved me of the burden of facing the courts along. I am eternally grateful.

Erick
October 7, 2016

Mark Geiger and team didn't hesirate to take on my case. They kept me updated regularly on its progress and we're very helpful with every question I had. Without a doubt my case ended successfully because of Mark Geiger and his team's amazing work. His law office will certainly be my first call if I were to ever need legal help in the future, and I'd definitely recommend the same for anyone needing swift resolution for their legal issues.

CK
March 5, 2016

I was on a road trip last year from Los Angeles. Got myself in trouble with littering. Was told by the police that I have to appear in court. Explained to him that Im from Los Angeles and it would be kind of inpossible to appear to which he replied that I can do an online affidavit. I trusted the cop and months later I called to check out that there is no such online affifavit that i can do. Got Cop conned. Anyway, I had a lot of trouble with irresponsible and unresponsive lawyers until i found Mark. He treated my case as if it was his own case. Was responsive to my calls and was very patient with me. We need more lawyers like you in LA!

Mike
January 23, 2014

Mark has assisted me in various legal issues through the last two years. I have been very satisfied with the level and quality of service provided. I have found Mark to be very diligent, detail oriented, and an excellent craftsman when it comes to working with other attorneys, judges, and the courts. Mark has been great in keeping me up to date with deadlines, hearings, and other time sensitive matters. Mark came highly recommended to me, and has yet to let me down. Mark is honest and fair in his dealings with his clients. I highly recommend Mark's services to anyone seeking legal counsel.

anonymous
April 24, 2017

Mark Geiger did a fantastic job helping me through the tough legal challenges by being patient to explain things I did not understand and with a thorough knowledge of the law. He was always responsive to both emails and phone calls. No matter what happened or the changes that we faced, he was always ready to change directions and come out with the best defense possible. If anyone needs an attorney that will truly listen to you and understand where you are coming from, I wholeheartedly recommend Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Geiger!

Lucy
February 11, 2017

When my son got in trouble over a domestic issue, a friend suggested Mark Geiger. We went in and were surprised at how well Mark knew the law, and how he knew just what to do. My son's situation was a little complicated and unique, but Mark had had experience with a very similar situation he told us about. It turned out that he thought of a solution that the other lawyer we went to see didn't know anything about. He was fair and nice through the whole process, and always friendly in hearings when it can be intimidating for the family to be in court. He saw us through, and my son and I are very satisfied and grateful. I would recommend Mark to anyone.

Andrew
February 13, 2021

Mark Geiger did an excellent job representing me. The DA gave me a decent offer. Mark said he would try to get a better offer. He went the extra mile for me and got me a better offer. He is very competent in the complicated legal system. He was very understanding of my situation and my family and I are grateful for his services. His assistant Laura did a great job for me as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney. Thanks Mark and Laura!

StacyW
February 27, 2020

I hired Mark a few months ago, on a case 7 yrs. old. I was sentenced 2 yrs., but only did 6 hrs. Now, I was a little skeptical, but with Mark’s knowledge and professionalism, the whole case worked in my favor. I would recommend Mark Geiger to anyone, and everyone.

anonymous
November 26, 2019

First time needing a lawyer not to mention it was relating to very significant criminal charges. He was very helpful and empathetic. He helped our family understand the law, legal standards and what to expect. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! He is smart and knows what he is doing. He was the right choice!

Andrew
September 17, 2017

Mark asked me in our consultation, of how I would like the results to end up, if I hired him. I told him that I would like to have my charge reduced to a lesser charge. I wasn't sure what to make of Mark , during our initial meeting. I looked around his office and noticed a plaque on his wall that said "100 top trial attorneys in Oregon". I believe that's what it said. I felt more comfortable in my decision making, after seeing that. I hired him, we went to court to try to plea and the assistant DA wasn't budging on a plea. We went back to court on our next and final court appearance, and it was like watching a magician at work. He had done his homework and then some. He was so prepared, that the assistant DA was left speechless and struggling to fight. She didn't stand a chance. I wasn't sure what had happened until we exited the court room. Mark explained to me what happened.......ALL CHARGES WERE DROPPED! I couldn't believe it. I was expecting a lesser charge, but Mark's hard work paid off. I'd use him again without hesitation and would highly recommend him. He's very good at his job. Thank you, Mark. -Andrew

Sonya
February 1, 2017

Mark is honest, compassionate, very approachable and straight forward. He has a great team who is equally professional. I have had the oppurnity to work with him, his support staff, and a great team his investigators. They are exceptional at what they do. I would recommend him to anyone who needs representation. When you are in a crissis mode he is calm. I trusted him the first day I meet him. When I called him he was out of town truely unable to help, however he call on a associate lawyer who stepped in at a moments notice and took care of my need until he returned. At this time he wast hired yet. But he fully engaged and relieved me of the burden of facing the courts along. I am eternally grateful.

Erick
October 7, 2016

Mark Geiger and team didn't hesirate to take on my case. They kept me updated regularly on its progress and we're very helpful with every question I had. Without a doubt my case ended successfully because of Mark Geiger and his team's amazing work. His law office will certainly be my first call if I were to ever need legal help in the future, and I'd definitely recommend the same for anyone needing swift resolution for their legal issues.

CK
March 5, 2016

I was on a road trip last year from Los Angeles. Got myself in trouble with littering. Was told by the police that I have to appear in court. Explained to him that Im from Los Angeles and it would be kind of inpossible to appear to which he replied that I can do an online affidavit. I trusted the cop and months later I called to check out that there is no such online affifavit that i can do. Got Cop conned. Anyway, I had a lot of trouble with irresponsible and unresponsive lawyers until i found Mark. He treated my case as if it was his own case. Was responsive to my calls and was very patient with me. We need more lawyers like you in LA!

Mike
January 23, 2014

Mark has assisted me in various legal issues through the last two years. I have been very satisfied with the level and quality of service provided. I have found Mark to be very diligent, detail oriented, and an excellent craftsman when it comes to working with other attorneys, judges, and the courts. Mark has been great in keeping me up to date with deadlines, hearings, and other time sensitive matters. Mark came highly recommended to me, and has yet to let me down. Mark is honest and fair in his dealings with his clients. I highly recommend Mark's services to anyone seeking legal counsel.

anonymous
April 24, 2017

Mark Geiger did a fantastic job helping me through the tough legal challenges by being patient to explain things I did not understand and with a thorough knowledge of the law. He was always responsive to both emails and phone calls. No matter what happened or the changes that we faced, he was always ready to change directions and come out with the best defense possible. If anyone needs an attorney that will truly listen to you and understand where you are coming from, I wholeheartedly recommend Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Geiger!

Lucy
February 11, 2017

When my son got in trouble over a domestic issue, a friend suggested Mark Geiger. We went in and were surprised at how well Mark knew the law, and how he knew just what to do. My son's situation was a little complicated and unique, but Mark had had experience with a very similar situation he told us about. It turned out that he thought of a solution that the other lawyer we went to see didn't know anything about. He was fair and nice through the whole process, and always friendly in hearings when it can be intimidating for the family to be in court. He saw us through, and my son and I are very satisfied and grateful. I would recommend Mark to anyone.

Andrew
February 13, 2021

Mark Geiger did an excellent job representing me. The DA gave me a decent offer. Mark said he would try to get a better offer. He went the extra mile for me and got me a better offer. He is very competent in the complicated legal system. He was very understanding of my situation and my family and I are grateful for his services. His assistant Laura did a great job for me as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney. Thanks Mark and Laura!

StacyW
February 27, 2020

I hired Mark a few months ago, on a case 7 yrs. old. I was sentenced 2 yrs., but only did 6 hrs. Now, I was a little skeptical, but with Mark’s knowledge and professionalism, the whole case worked in my favor. I would recommend Mark Geiger to anyone, and everyone.

anonymous
November 26, 2019

First time needing a lawyer not to mention it was relating to very significant criminal charges. He was very helpful and empathetic. He helped our family understand the law, legal standards and what to expect. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! He is smart and knows what he is doing. He was the right choice!

Andrew
September 17, 2017

Mark asked me in our consultation, of how I would like the results to end up, if I hired him. I told him that I would like to have my charge reduced to a lesser charge. I wasn't sure what to make of Mark , during our initial meeting. I looked around his office and noticed a plaque on his wall that said "100 top trial attorneys in Oregon". I believe that's what it said. I felt more comfortable in my decision making, after seeing that. I hired him, we went to court to try to plea and the assistant DA wasn't budging on a plea. We went back to court on our next and final court appearance, and it was like watching a magician at work. He had done his homework and then some. He was so prepared, that the assistant DA was left speechless and struggling to fight. She didn't stand a chance. I wasn't sure what had happened until we exited the court room. Mark explained to me what happened.......ALL CHARGES WERE DROPPED! I couldn't believe it. I was expecting a lesser charge, but Mark's hard work paid off. I'd use him again without hesitation and would highly recommend him. He's very good at his job. Thank you, Mark. -Andrew

Sonya
February 1, 2017

Mark is honest, compassionate, very approachable and straight forward. He has a great team who is equally professional. I have had the oppurnity to work with him, his support staff, and a great team his investigators. They are exceptional at what they do. I would recommend him to anyone who needs representation. When you are in a crissis mode he is calm. I trusted him the first day I meet him. When I called him he was out of town truely unable to help, however he call on a associate lawyer who stepped in at a moments notice and took care of my need until he returned. At this time he wast hired yet. But he fully engaged and relieved me of the burden of facing the courts along. I am eternally grateful.

Erick
October 7, 2016

Mark Geiger and team didn't hesirate to take on my case. They kept me updated regularly on its progress and we're very helpful with every question I had. Without a doubt my case ended successfully because of Mark Geiger and his team's amazing work. His law office will certainly be my first call if I were to ever need legal help in the future, and I'd definitely recommend the same for anyone needing swift resolution for their legal issues.

CK
March 5, 2016

I was on a road trip last year from Los Angeles. Got myself in trouble with littering. Was told by the police that I have to appear in court. Explained to him that Im from Los Angeles and it would be kind of inpossible to appear to which he replied that I can do an online affidavit. I trusted the cop and months later I called to check out that there is no such online affifavit that i can do. Got Cop conned. Anyway, I had a lot of trouble with irresponsible and unresponsive lawyers until i found Mark. He treated my case as if it was his own case. Was responsive to my calls and was very patient with me. We need more lawyers like you in LA!

Mike
January 23, 2014

Mark has assisted me in various legal issues through the last two years. I have been very satisfied with the level and quality of service provided. I have found Mark to be very diligent, detail oriented, and an excellent craftsman when it comes to working with other attorneys, judges, and the courts. Mark has been great in keeping me up to date with deadlines, hearings, and other time sensitive matters. Mark came highly recommended to me, and has yet to let me down. Mark is honest and fair in his dealings with his clients. I highly recommend Mark's services to anyone seeking legal counsel.