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It may not take a rocket scientist to be
a lawyer, but Mark Cantrell has been both.
Before he started his career as a trial
lawyer in 1994, he was a scientist working
on classified military missile programs
at the former Norton Air Force Base. He
is well known in the Inland Empire legal
community as being one of the best trial
attorneys for high profile cases.
Visitors to his office are invited to
read
copies of newspaper articles about him.
He is admitted to practice in all California
state and federal courts. Mr. Cantrell handles
a wide range of cases but family law and
criminal defense are his favorite
areas of practice because the client can
often be helped by a qualified attorney.
Mark Cantrell is a member of the San Bernardino
County Bar Association (SBCBA), Inland Trial
Lawyers Association, California Public Defenders
Association (CPDA) and the Association of
Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA).
Why should you hire me?
I am well known in the Inland Empire
as a trial attorney with
many successful cases to my credit.
When you visit my office, I will be proud
to show you
newspaper
articles about my cases - not paid advertisements. Family Law
Bad things can happen to good people. A divorce will
never be painless but a good attorney can help you get through
the crisis. My goals are to achieve a fair division of
property and a good plan for raising the children. I will
never tolerate pointless bickering that delays the case and
increases fees so that only the attorneys benefit. My
staff will draft the paperwork quickly and correctly so that we
are ready to resolve the case as quickly as possible.
Criminal and DUI
Your FREEDOM is at stake. You need an experienced
trial lawyer by your side so you know that everything
possible is being done to fight your case. If
we decide that your case should be resolved
by a plea bargain, I will do all I can to obtain
the best possible result.
Each case is different, but you can always
expect a vigorous defense and trial preparation
when you have me by your side. In DUI cases
there will be:
(1) a careful analysis of the police reports
to uncover weaknesses or mistakes made by the
officer in the field sobriety and
chemical tests;
(2) a review by scientific experts of the
breath or blood test results; and
(3) independent testing of the blood samples.
In all criminal cases, our trial preparation
includes an independent investigation by licensed
private investigators who will interview your
witnesses and develop any possible defenses
to challenge the police version of the events.
Do not be fooled by attorneys advertising
extremely low fees. Their low fees are telling
you that they are not worth much.
RECENT SUCCESS
STORIES
It is extremely important that you retain an
attorney who is not afraid to go trial and fight
for you. Most attorneys never do trials despite
all their tough talk in their advertisements.
There can never be any guarantees of a particular
result. However, when choosing a lawyer, it
makes sense to go with an attorney with a proven
track record of success.
Here are a few recent cases. We have omitted
the clients’ name for privacy but you can go
to the court website for the complete public
history.
Client “AJ” Riverside County Case Number
SWF025444. This client was falsely accused of
one of the worst crimes imaginable: rape of
a child. You can imagine the nightmare experienced
by “AJ.” Attorney Mark Cantrell took the case
to trial and the case was dismissed by the Judge.
Riverside Case Number RIF 137190: Gang related
attempted murder. Facing life in prison.
Attorney Cantrell set for trial and client was
NOT CONVICTED.
Riverside Case Number INF 055020: Gang related
attempted murder. The codefendant was convicted
by the jury and is facing hundreds of years
to life in prison. Attorney Cantrell’s
client was NOT CONVICTED at the same trial.
After the trial, the case settled for less time
than the client offered before the trial.
Client “MP” Riverside Case Number RIF 143505.
“MP” was facing state prison for a felony DUI.
The District Attorney was not willing to negotiate
and was demanding state prison. “MP” knew that
he had made a bad choice but he had a family
to support. Attorney Mark Cantrell is never
afraid to go straight to the Judge and ask for
a better deal. “MP” now has a new lease on life
and will not be going to prison. Instead, he
will only do 30 days in jail and community service.
Client “AP” Orange County Case Number 08CF2126:
“AP” was facing state prison for a felony DUI.
Attorney Cantrell successfully challenged the
validity of one of his prior convictions and
the case was dropped to a misdemeanor. Attorney
Cantrell then asked the Judge to place him in
“Veteran’s Court” which is a special program
designed for treatment – not punishment. “AP”
will now get the help he needs and NO jail time.
Client “JD” Riverside Case Number INM 187708:
Second DUI with blood alcohol of 0.25%, which
is more than 3 times the legal limit. DA wanted
him to admit the high blood alcohol allegation,
admit the prior, 5 years probation with the
18 month school, two year license suspension
and 30 days jail. Attorney Cantrell successfully
challenged the prior conviction and the District
Attorney was forced to accept what the client
wanted, which was a first time DUI, the 3 month
school, 3 years probation and 18 days house
arrest.
Riverside Case Number SWM075149: This client
was on probation for a DUI when he picked up
another DUI. The DA wanted a second offense
DUI with the usual 18 month school, interlock
device, and 30 days jail. Attorney Cantrell
announced ready for trial. On the first day
of trial the client received what we wanted:
“wet reckless,” reinstate probation, and 5 days
house arrest. The DUI counts were dismissed.
Rancho Cucamonga Case Number TWV701979.
The DA wanted to make an example of him. Attorney
Cantrell set the matter for trial and the DA
lowered the offer to two moving violations as
infractions.
Rancho Cucamonga Case Number MWV 800334: Client
charged with soliciting prostitution. On the
second day of trial the DA agreed to let him
plead to obstructing a sidewalk.
Indio Case Number INM192665: DUI reduced
to an “exhibition of speed.”
Riverside County Case Number INM187204: this
case was a real problem for the client due to
the extremely high blood alcohol level of .28
which is more that 3 times the legal limit.
The DA was trying to really hammer the client.
Attorney Mark Cantrell brought a motion to challenge
the legality of the stop and to suppress the
evidence. The motion was granted and the DA
was forced to dismiss the entire case.
Riverside County Case Number INM189120: The
defendant was stopped due to "chirping tires"
and arrested for DUI. Attorney Mark Cantrell
brought a motion to challenge the legality of
the stop and to suppress the evidence. The motion
was granted and the DA was forced to dismiss
the entire case.
San Bernardino County Case Number
TWV803095: This was a DUI case where the
blood test came back at .14, almost twice
the legal limit. Attorney Mark Cantrell
brought a motion to suppress the blood test
results and the motion was granted over the
strenuous objections of the District
Attorney. The case was then dismissed.
San Bernardino County Case Number TSB
901673: This was a DUI case. Attorney Mark
Cantrell was able to convince the District
Attorney that the "rising blood alcohol
defense" was present. The DUI was dismissed
and the case settled for a ticket for
speeding and no turn signal.
Click on "Success
Stories" for additional examples.
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