Mark A. Pecora
Mark A. Pecora
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ABOUT MARK
Upon completing his education, Mark opened his own law practice under the tutelage of prominent personal injury and divorce attorney Blaise DiPronio. Mark also worked closely with the civil litigation firm of Pierski and Gray, LLP, where he developed his passion for litigation and focused his practice on criminal and family law litigation. Mark currently focuses his practice in the area of criminal and family law litigation, and represents individuals charged with a broad range of serious criminal offenses. He has an acquittal rate well over the state average and has obtained outright acquittals in 6 of his last 7 jury trials. In addition, he has achieved dismissals resulting from the suppression of crucial state evidence. Mark is passionately committed to working with at-risk youth and has performed student lectures about the consequences when poor decisions are made at a young age. Also, he has participated in guest lectures at Marquette University and Marian College, is an active supporter of at-risk youth programs and has been published in GPSolo Magazine. He has the honor of being placed in Law and Politics Magazine (Super Lawyers) list of exceptional rising star attorneys in 2010 and 2011. AREAS OF PRACTICE Firearm related offenses including firearm possession by felon OWI defense, including felony OWI/DUI Vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter Drug crimes Drug possession, including drug paraphernalia Drug sales and manufacturing Violent crimes Sexual assault Assault Murder Domestic violence, including child abuse and temporary protection orders Weapons charges and armed robbery Property crimes Fraud and theft charges Burglary, trespass Possession of stolen property Bad checks Juvenile crimes Prostitution, including pandering and solicitation Defense of crimes that impact immigration status Criminal record sealing Outstanding warrants EDUCATION Marquette University Law School, 2000 University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, 1996 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Wisconsin State Bar Association Milwaukee Bar Association Italian American Bar Association NRA – National Rifle Association Certified Firearm Instructor State Of Utah Certified Conceal Carry Permit Firearm Instructor State of Wisconsin Certified Concealed Carry Permit Instructor |
