As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Mark Hinrichs represents and protects individuals facing serious consequences in the criminal justice system. Mark is privileged and honored to stand with the individual citizen to “level the playing field" against the Commonwealth - an adversary with vast resources and advantages. In 2000, Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami. Following graduation from college, he secured employment as a paralegal working… Show more As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Mark Hinrichs represents and protects individuals facing serious consequences in the criminal justice system. Mark is privileged and honored to stand with the individual citizen to “level the playing field" against the Commonwealth - an adversary with vast resources and advantages. In 2000, Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami. Following graduation from college, he secured employment as a paralegal working alongside Roy Black, Esquire, and other attorneys at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, and Sumpf, P.A., one of the best, highly-respected criminal defense firms in the United States. In 2007, Mark graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and subsequently passed the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar examinations that same year.Since 2008, Mark has dedicated his career to becoming an expert criminal defense lawyer. Over the past ten years, he has trained with some of the most successful, highly respected criminal defense attorneys in Philadelphia, Miami, and Newark, New Jersey. Mark learned the value of relentless preparation, continued commitment to expanding his knowledge and skill, integrity for the profession, and unwavering perseverance to win– key ingredients for the most successful criminal attorneys. He approaches every case with the client’s needs and concerns as a top priority. Unless instructed otherwise by the client, each case will be investigated and prepared with the attitude that the case will be resolved successfully at trial rather than to immediately recommend the client plead guilty. Mark conducts a full, exhaustive investigation of the allegations in order to provide the client with all available options supported by sound, reliable legal advice. Attorney Hinrichs handles each case personally and does not send unknown associates to court in his place. If you hire Mark, you get Mark. Show less

Solo practitioner representing clients charged with criminal offenses ranging from low-grade misdemeanors to the highest-grade felonies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.Received the Super Lawyer Rising Star award in 2016 & 2017Defend clients charged with homicide, attempted murder, home invasion/robbery, aggravated assault/shootings, violations of the uniform firearms act, sexual assault, and burglary, at all stages of the criminal processDraft appellate and… Show more Solo practitioner representing clients charged with criminal offenses ranging from low-grade misdemeanors to the highest-grade felonies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.Received the Super Lawyer Rising Star award in 2016 & 2017Defend clients charged with homicide, attempted murder, home invasion/robbery, aggravated assault/shootings, violations of the uniform firearms act, sexual assault, and burglary, at all stages of the criminal processDraft appellate and post-conviction legal briefs and motionsEngage with expert witnesses in the fields of crime scene/shooting incident reconstruction, forensic fingerprint and DNA testing, computer and telecommunication forensics, firearm identification, pharmacology and toxicology, and forensic psychology.Manage all business, administrative, and client development activities required for a successful law practice. Show less

Represented clients during various stages of a criminal prosecution in Pennsylvania Court Systems.Represented criminal clients on behalf of the firm in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County and surrounding areas.Researched, drafted, and filed the appellate briefs for the firm.

Lead counsel representing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey State court systems.Maintained personal inventory of criminal matters in addition to the daily court assignments representing clients of Nino V. Tinari, Esquire, as his associate attorney.Represented a client charged with homicide in a 3 defendant jury trial that lasted 4.5 months from jury selection to verdict. Assisted lead counsel as “second chair” counsel in several homicide jury trials.Drafted and… Show more Lead counsel representing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey State court systems.Maintained personal inventory of criminal matters in addition to the daily court assignments representing clients of Nino V. Tinari, Esquire, as his associate attorney.Represented a client charged with homicide in a 3 defendant jury trial that lasted 4.5 months from jury selection to verdict. Assisted lead counsel as “second chair” counsel in several homicide jury trials.Drafted and argued motions, petitions, and other court filings to obtain relief throughout all phases of prosecution in New Jersey and Pennsylvania criminal justice systems.Represented clients in child custody disputes, protection form abuse and temporary restraining order hearings, and child support violation and modification hearings. Show less

Represented personal and court appointed clients throughout all phases of prosecution in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court systems. Assisted lead attorney as “second chair” counsel through verdict in a first-degree murder trial. Defended a client at trial charged with five separate gunpoint robbery incidents with potential 3rd strike exposure.Obtained the outright dismissal of a felony drug case beginning with a favorable Superior Court… Show more Represented personal and court appointed clients throughout all phases of prosecution in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court systems. Assisted lead attorney as “second chair” counsel through verdict in a first-degree murder trial. Defended a client at trial charged with five separate gunpoint robbery incidents with potential 3rd strike exposure.Obtained the outright dismissal of a felony drug case beginning with a favorable Superior Court Appellate Division decision that ordered a remand to the trial court for a supplemental evidentiary hearing resulting in the suppression of all contraband. Supervised clients at proffers with the United States Attorney’s Office and other Federal agencies. Show less

Represented clients at trial, suppression hearings, preliminary hearings, and other various other court proceedings; Defended clients through numerous evidentiary hearings and bench trials; Represented clients in 15-20 preliminary hearings per day; Managed 45-55 cases to be disposed of during a 2 week trial term period; Prepared appellate court briefs submitted to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Engaged in the representation of criminal clients beginning with arrest through trial; researched Fourth Amendment issues used to draft suppression motions; reviewed and analyzed discovery; negotiated non-trial case resolutions with prosecution attorneys; appeared in change-of-plea hearings.

Assisted with daily court proceedings; researched case law relevant to issues pending before the court; reviewed sentencing guidelines in preparation for sentencing.

Analyzed transcripts, police reports and other case materials to determine the existence of DNA for potential testing; conducted initial case review and determination of potential claim viability; compiled Florida Post-Conviction DNA law for teaching manual; reviewed and responded to inmate representation request correspondence.

Analyzed discovery and defense materials; researched various Fourth Amendment issues to update office materials; provided daily courtroom assistance to assistant defenders; assisted in client interviews and depositions; attended in-house CLE Seminars.

Supported counsel in the firm’s medical malpractice defense and general civil litigation practice groups.Assisted in preparing pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other civil case filings. Reviewed, summarized, indexed and managed medical records. Prepared deposition digests for use at trial.Researched and reviewed expert witness testimonial history and transcripts in preparation for trial.

Provided legal support to a small team of highly respected attorneys in a variety of criminal cases while gaining a valuable foundation of criminal defense advocacy and attorney practice standards I currently aspire to attain as an attorney; Credited the experience with this outstanding group of attorneys and superb criminal defense case preparation and practices in my decision to pursue a career as a trial attorney; Analyzed, organized, and summarized voluminous discovery and defense… Show more Provided legal support to a small team of highly respected attorneys in a variety of criminal cases while gaining a valuable foundation of criminal defense advocacy and attorney practice standards I currently aspire to attain as an attorney; Credited the experience with this outstanding group of attorneys and superb criminal defense case preparation and practices in my decision to pursue a career as a trial attorney; Analyzed, organized, and summarized voluminous discovery and defense materials; Participated in client, witness, and attorney interviews, meetings, and trial strategy sessions; Provided courtroom support during hearings and trials in federal and state courts. Show less