Mark N. Longwell
Founding Attorney
Attorney Mark Longwell has a clear vision and a proven strategy for effectively representing his clients. By utilizing his extensive knowledge and his effective courtroom capabilities, Mark believes he can provide his clients with the best legal representation possible. Additionally, Mark recognizes that his clients also deserve to be treated like valued customers. As such, Mark strives to ensure excellent communication with his clients to ensure that they are fully informed and well-advised. Furthermore, Mark is committed to providing his elite level legal services for a fair and reasonable fee.
Mark Longwell was born in the Washington, D.C area where he spent his early youth. He also grew up in the Detroit area and graduated High School in1983 from Grosse Pointe South High School. He earned a multi-disciplinary bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Political Science and Psychology from Michigan State University in 1987. After returning to D.C., Mark earned his Juris Doctor Law Degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in 1990. After completing an internship at the Office of the United States Attorney in Washington, D.C, Mark moved to Orlando, Florida, where he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney, for the Office the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit. Attorney Mark Longwell quickly established himself as a highly effective prosecutor during his tenure with the State Attorney’s Office.
In 1993, Mark founded the law firm that is now known as Longwell Lawyers. For about 30 years, Orlando attorney Mark Longwell and the attorneys at Longwell Lawyers have solved the legal problems of thousands of clients in both criminal defense and family law cases. Over the years, Mark has built a team of highly skilled attorneys and staff at Longwell Lawyers who share his passion and drive to provide the best legal representation possible.
Mark’s philosophy and strategy in representing clients is focused on getting the best possible result. Relying on his extensive knowledge and trial experience, Mark uses a trial-oriented strategy that maximizes and leverages his clients’ position. His dedication to this philosophy is exemplified by the results he has achieved for the thousands of clients he has represented over the years.
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1991
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1993
Experience
- Office of the United States Attorney, Intern, 1990
- Office of the State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 1990-1993
- Longwell Lawyers, 1993-present
- Extensive experience handling thousands of cases including even the most serious and complex criminal and family law matters of all types, including:
- Criminal: Assault/Battery, DUI, Drugs, Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Firearms, Sexual Battery, Lewd & Lascivious, Probation/Community Control violations, Homicide,
and more - Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce, Paternity, Parenting Plans/Child Time Sharing/Child Custody, Child Support, Relocations, Modifications, Enforcement/Contempt, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Injunctions, and more
- Criminal: Assault/Battery, DUI, Drugs, Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Firearms, Sexual Battery, Lewd & Lascivious, Probation/Community Control violations, Homicide,
Professional Memberships, Associations & Awards
- American Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of “AV preeminent”
- Named by Florida Trend Magazine as one of “Florida’s Legal Elite”
- Named by Orlando Style Magazine as one of “Orlando’s Attorneys of the Year”
- AVVO rated “Superb/10.0”
Languages
- English
- Greek
