Mark Foster Jr

I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and have received the highest peer rating (AV preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell. I have handled every type of criminal case and have always striven to obtain the best possible results for my clients. Unlike many criminal defense lawyers, I do not run a high volume practice where the client is expected to quickly plead guilty and move on. Instead, I studiously look for weaknesses in the prosecution's case with an eye towards winning the case in front of a jury. I am not afraid to try a case, having done over 130 jury trials during my legal career. On the other hand, if the case appears to be one which will likely result in a guilty verdict, I use the weaknesses in the prosecution's case and the positive aspects of my client's background to try to negotiate a better plea bargain than would otherwise be offered.

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North Carolina

Lieutenant Colonel

U. S. Marine Corps

1984 - 2004

Served as Judge Advocate (military lawyer) on active duty and in Reserves.

UCLA School of Law

J.D. (1981) | Law

1978 - 1981

Honors: Moot Court Honors Program participant

University of Southern California

B.A. (1978) | International Relations

1974 - 1978

Honors: Cum Laude recognition; Outstanding Senior Recognition

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - Current

Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law

North Carolina State Bar