Mark A. Bederow

This attorney is a highly skilled and accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in criminal defense and litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1998, where he received multiple CALI Awards for Excellence in Trial Practice, Advanced Trial Practice, Appellate Advocacy, Advanced Constitutional Law, and the Jurisprudence of Criminal Justice. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University (1995).

His legal career includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (1998-2004), where he gained valuable prosecutorial experience. He later worked as an Attorney at Thompson Hine (2004-2008) and went on to become a Partner at Bederow Miller LLP (2012-2014).

He is an active member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York City Bar Association. He previously served on the Criminal Courts Committee of the New York City Bar Association (2008-2009) and was a member of the American Inns of Court (2005-2007).

Throughout his career, he has successfully defended numerous clients, with a proven track record of case dismissals, acquittals, and favorable plea agreements.

In addition to his legal practice, he is a frequent speaker and commentator on criminal law matters, having participated in interviews on New York firearm laws, high-profile acquittals, and jury trial strategies. He has also contributed to legal publications, including the New York Daily News and the ABA Committee on Criminal Litigation Newsletter.

Fluent in English, he continues to be a dedicated advocate for his clients, known for his strategic defense and in-depth legal expertise.

Features

• Cybercrimes
• Drug Offenses
• DUI/DWI
• Juvenile Offenses
• Sex Crimes
• Theft and Burglary
• Violent Crimes (Assault, Murder)
• White-Collar Crimes (Fraud, Embezzlement)

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1999
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  1998 - Advanced Trial Practice, CALI Award for Excellence
  1998 - Trial Practice, CALI Award for Excellence
  1998 - Advanced Constitutional Law, CALI Award for Excellence
  1998 - Appellate Advocacy, CALI Award for Excellence
  1998 - Jurisprudence of Criminal Justice, CALI Award for Excellence
• Work Experience
  2012 - 2014 Partner, Bederow Miller LLP
  2004 - 2008 Attorney, Thompson Hine
  1998 - 2004 Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office
• Sample of Legal Cases
  People v. M.H. - Charges dismissed and sealed
  
  People v. McLeish - Charges dismissed and sealed
  
  People v. W.F. - Misdemeanor and no jail
  
  People v. Caprario - Acquitted in 15 minutes
  
• Associations
  2010 - Present
  New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
  2008 - 2009
  New York City Bar Association - Criminal Courts Committee
  2005 - 2007
  American Inns of Court
• Education
  1998 - Syracuse University College of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  1995 - Arizona State University - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Publications
  2015 - New York Daily News
  Decision to not release information on Eric garner grand jury is legally sound, expert says
  2004 - ABA Committee on Criminal Litigation Newsletter U.S. Sentencing Commission
  Announces Stiffened Organization Sentencing Guidelines in Response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Co-author)
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

Location