Mark H. Shafer Esq. - a Santa Ana, California (CA) Criminal Defense Lawyer

Santa Ana Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense
DUI / DWI
Misdemeanors
Felonies

Attorney Information

Overview

Originally from North San Diego County, Mr. Shafer graduated from Fallbrook High School. Mr. Shafer completed his undergraduate education and law school education at Chapman University with B.A. in 2001 and a J.D. in 2007. He then went on to join the California Bar and Central District of California Federal Court in 2009 . Mr. Shafer is married with two children lives in Orange County.

Mark Shafer is a skilled attorney who has established a highly successful criminal defense and immigration practice in Southern California. He is experienced in all Misdemeanor and Felony cases as well as DUI.

Originally from North San Diego County, Mr. Shafer graduated from Fallbrook High School. Even at a young age, Attorney Mark Shafer always believed in fighting for the “underdog.” With this philosophy at hand, he pursued his legal education. Mr. Shafer completed his undergraduate education and law school education at Chapman University with a B.A in 2001 and a J.D. in 2007. He then went on to join the California Bar and Central District of California Federal Court in 2009.

As a bi-lingual attorney who speaks Spanish fluently, he is continuing the fight for justice by serving the local Hispanic Community. He even established the law firm next to the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, California to better serve our immigration clients.

Attorney Mark Shafer is married with 2 children. He also enjoys taking his 6 yr old rescue dog to the park to relax. As a family man and attorney, he is well respected and has earned the trust and confidence of family, friends, and fellow attorneys.

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Awards and Honors

Honors

Avvo Clients Choice Award, 2014 - Present
Rising Stars Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2019

Education

Legal Education
- Chapman University School of Law, Orange, California, 2007
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Chapman University, 2001
  B.A.
  Honors: Organizational Leadership, Emphasis Communication
- Fallbrook High School

Current Employment Position(s)

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Lawyer
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Past Positions

Elmore Toyota , Sales Manager, 2003 - 2009
LAUSD, Substitute Teacher, 2002 - 2003

Languages

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English
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Spanish
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Bar Admissions

California, 2009
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2009

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Contact

Santa Ana, CA

2112 E. 4th St.
Suite 235D
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Phone: 714-975-8847

Fax: 657-212-6972

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Hours: Mon – Fri : 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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