I was pulled over for a DUI. I tried to do as much due diligence to find a competent DUI lawyer. After much discussion and research, I "thought" I found an experienced DUI lawyer that could help me. I met Mark a couple days after my arrest. Mark quickly tried to soothe any concerns saying he's been successful pointing out glaring issues with the breathalyzer and that my case had enough holes to defend. Desperate for help (probably my fault), I trusted Mark to defend my case. I paid $3600 in 6 installments.
His firm did routine paper work prior to my court date, and Mark Weingart had sent some novice lawyer to represent me for my arraignment. After a few months, I went to court to get the case dismissed as I was told I had a strong case. The novice lawyer attempted to get all offenses removed, but the judge denied all the motions. I find out several other motions were never tried by the novice attorney. Prior to figuring out what to do, the novice lawyer said I had no case and said that I should plead guilty. I asked how could have case gone from a clear winner to no chance at all. She said she had no idea. I asked if she talked to Mark Weingart, and the novice lawyer said she didn't discuss the case with Weingart. I ended pleading guilty to get the least offense to avoid a trial and potentially a greater punishment. I called Mark Weingart and asked why he misrepresented my case and why he wasn't upfront in the first place. He said that he thought we had a shot. I asked him why he didn't help on my case. He said that his lawyers are experienced enough to handle cases.in my case, that hardly wasn't the case. I find out after I plead guilty, my novice lawyer was leaving his firm. Weingart made promises that he should have never made in order to get $. There are many lawyers like this, unfortunately. Weingart is simply one of the many in this cess pool of lawyers (ie. Philips and Associates).
For a guy that his name on his law firm, he doesn't hire talented people. Weingart is a scammer that only will tell a defendant what he/she wants to hear. He just wants your money. Once you pay, he will disappear. He even tried to charge an additional $1K for trial. But, after much arguing, he relented and reversed the trial fee after I threatened to call the better business bureau. I would recommend anyone who has considered the Weingart Firm to run and find a more trustworthy lawyer. Weingart might look like a nice guy, but he's a fox in sheep clothes. Avoid this scammer and find someone who really cares about you.
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