Mark J. Werksman

Criminal Defense: General Practice

3.0 (1 reviews)

Los Angeles, California

40+ years experience

Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

213-688-0460

https://werksmanjackson.com/attorneys/mark-werksman.html

888 West Sixth Street, Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2730

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Bio

Mark Werksman is a former Deputy District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney with 20 years of criminal trial experience who specializes in all areas of state and federal criminal defense including white collar crimes, financial and organized crimes, felony offenses such as murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, fraud, bribery, gambling, and counterfeit merchandise. Mr. Werksman is a graduate of Yale College and the University of Southern California Law Center. Mr. Werksman has successfully represented numerous high-profile individuals from the entertainment industry, as well as leaders in the Los Angeles business community and major Southern California corporations in criminal cases, internal investigations, and white collar criminal litigation. He has also represented clients in cases throughout Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Michigan and Florida.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, Los Angeles (2020)
Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 1985
Yale University, BA, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Ronald Ward

3 months ago

A solid, experienced attorney with some communication gaps

Mark Werksman represented me in a complex federal fraud investigation. His deep experience, especially his background as a former federal prosecutor, was immediately apparent and provided significant reassurance. He clearly knew the system and the players. However, while his legal strategy was sound, the day-to-day communication from his office was inconsistent. There were often delays in returning calls or emails, and updates felt reactive rather than proactive. For a lawyer of his caliber and recognition in the field, I expected a more streamlined client experience. He achieved a favorable outcome, which I appreciate, but the process required more follow-up on my part than I anticipated.