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Mark Thiessen
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β¨ About
About Mark Thiessen
Mark Thiessen is a criminal trial lawyer and the Chairman/CEO of the Thiessen Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Mark is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified in DUI Law by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Mark earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law (ACS-CHAL) Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, which is the highest form of scientific recognition available for lawyers. Mark is a frequent legal seminar lecturer, author of numerous published legal articles, and a faculty member for various organizations. Mark is the current DWI Committee co-chair and on the Board of Directors for Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), on the Board of Directors for Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) and a Charter Member and Director for DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). Mark is a 6 time Texas Super Lawyer and in the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Houston (2017 & 18). In 2019, Mark was the only criminal lawyer to be named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in all of Texas. Mark has won DWI cases from total refusals up to quadruple intoxication manslaughter.
Markβs reputation for fearlessness extends beyond his presence in the courtroom. In his free time, he competes as a Brown Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and participates in competitions such as the Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder. He is also an avid snow skier, wake boarder and tennis player.
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
π Education
South Texas College of Law
J.D.
Law
University of Hawai'
i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Environmental and Admiralty Law
Texas Christian University
B.B.A.
Marketing
Trinity University
π Bar Admissions
DUIDLA
Member
Vice President
Member
HCCLA
Member
President Elect and Board of Directors
Member
TCDLA
Member
DWI Co-Chair and Board of Directors
Member
NCDD
Member
Member
Member
State Bar of Texas Β # 24042025
Member
Member
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Attorney/CEO
Thiessen Law Firm 2011 - Current
Trial Attorney
Trichter and Murphy 2006 - 2011
Attorney
Brown Sims, P.C. 2004 - 2006
Attorney
Bell Ryniker Letourneau & Nork 2003 - 2004
π Awards & Recognition
Black Belt
IBJJF
Top 100 in Texas
Super Lawyers
Top 100 in Houston
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service
Top 100 in Houston
Super Lawyers
Top 100 in Houston
Super Lawyers
Top 100 in Texas
Super Lawyers
Top 100 in Houston
Super Lawyers
Lawyer Scientist
ACS-CHAL
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
π Publications
- Over 20 Published Works - See My Website, Please
- 2019βs Need-to-Know Changes to DWI Law
- TCDLA Voice for the Defense