About Mark A. Andrews

Mark A. Andrews is routinely recognized as one of the top DWI/DUI and Criminal Defense attorneys in the Hampton Roads area. He received his undergraduate degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Andrews received his Juris Doctor degree, in 2003, from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in Virginia. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2003. He currently resides in Chesapeake, Virginia with his family.

Mr. Andrews gained valuable litigation experience as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney (Prosecutor) for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the city of Newport News, Virginia. He also prosecuted offenses as a Special Prosecutor for the City of Chesapeake, Virginia. These experiences gave Mr. Andrews insight and understanding into the investigative process and procedures used by the police and Commonwealth Attorneys/Prosecutors.

Mark Andrews regularly receives client referrals from law firms and attorneys whose clients have been charged with a criminal and/or traffic offense. Mr. Andrews' background, experience, and professionalism help him to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

 

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DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2025
Hired Attorney

I recently worked with Mark Andrews on a DUI and reckless driving case, and I cannot recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring during one of the most stressful times of my life. Mark explained every step of the process clearly and kept me informed throughout. In court, his confidence and expertise were evident—he handled everything seamlessly, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. He also treated me with respect and never made me feel judged, which meant a lot. Thanks to his hard work, my case had a much better outcome than I expected. If you’re looking for an attorney who truly cares about his clients and knows how to deliver results, Mark Andrews is the person to call.

 
DUI/DWI
Posted by Jamel
June 18, 2025
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I can't express enough how grateful I am for Mark A. Andrews and his team. Facing a DUI charge was one of the most stressful experiences of my life, but from our first consultation, Mark's professionalism and genuine care put me at ease. His extensive experience gave me confidence that he knew every angle of the law. Mark took the time to explain the process, answer my questions, and keep me informed every step of the way. His communication was prompt and clear, which was invaluable during such a challenging time. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, my case was resolved with a favorable outcome. I truly believe that without Mark's representation, the result could have been far worse. If you're in need of a DUI attorney who combines legal prowess with compassion, I wholeheartedly recommend Mark A. Andrews.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Taneisha
May 30, 2025
Hired Attorney

Working with Mark Andrews was a great experience! He was understanding, very knowledgeable, consistent and compassionate! He made it seem that this was more than just a case for him. He showed how much he cared and respected my son’s and my situation! He made me and my son feel comfortable with being in court for the first time! Not only did he provide great legal service he also asked about my son’s accomplishments in school and sports, complimenting him on his success! It seemed as if this was more personable and not just business! I recommend Mark Andrews and would hire him again if needed! By the way he WON and my son’s ticket got dismissed! Thank you Mr. Andrews

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
May 23, 2025
Hired Attorney

I hired Mr. Andrews to represent me in a reckless driving case, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the outcome. He was able to get my charge reduced from Reckless Driving 89/60 (a misdemeanor) to Speeding 79/60 (an infraction), which saved me from major penalties and long-term consequences. Throughout the case, Mr. Andrews was clear, professional, and helpful. He responded to all of my questions quickly, explained every step of the process. I really appreciated how honest and straightforward he was, and how much effort he put into getting me the best result possible. If you’re looking for someone who knows the law, communicates well, and truly has your back, I highly recommend Mr. Andrews and his firm.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Michael
May 23, 2025
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I had the pleasure of having Mark Andrews for a traffic case. He was knowledgeable about every aspect of this case. He was very good at communicating with me. This is an attorney you want on your side. He won my case when it was th last thing i thought possible. He definitely wasnt the most expensive or the cheapest, his experience was priceless. Thank you again Mr. Andrews

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by James
May 05, 2025
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Mark Andrews represented me for a speeding ticket I received. I of course had to be pulled over by the most by the book cop in the city. Mark was able to successfully get my ticket reduced to improper equipment and I paid a $30 fine. I would strongly suggest you contact Mark for any of your legal needs. Not only did he save me a ton of money added to my car insurance, you could tell he actually cared about my situation.

 
DUI/DWI
Posted by Valerie
February 08, 2025
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Mr. Andrews and his law firm. He was always easy to get in touch with and communicated by both email and by phone. He took the time to respond to my many questions in a prompt and professional manner. He also explained our legal questions so that it made sense to us. My family met with several lawyers and felt like Mr. Andrews was the best choice. We had a serious situation and I didn't want to look back and have any regrets. We had to have the best lawyer's we could find. I am pleased with the outcome of our trial and very thankful for Mr. Andrews. We received excellent legal advice and I know that we had the right lawyer for the job. I will always be thankful for his help and I greatly appreciate everything he did us.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Leigh
January 27, 2025
Hired Attorney

To start, I had gotten a high recommendation from a very close friend of mine that Mr. Andrews could easily provide everything I needed to get the results I was looking for with my case. Not only did he do that, but he went even further than expected. He was very patient with my circumstances which weren't favorable I'm sure, and also provided the correct insight to make sure I did what was needed. The stress that the case has caused had subsided once I had spoken to him, and I never had any issues whatsoever until the very end with him nor his personal assistant Jessica, which was awesome. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone I know that needs any legal assistance, and if I ever need help again I will not hesitate to contact him. Outstanding individual without a doubt.

 
DUI/DWI
Posted by Debra
December 16, 2024
Hired Attorney

Mr. Mark was exceptional in my sons case! He was always in contact and explained everything every step of the way. He calmed our nerves and won our case in a very timely manner. Thank you so very much for all that you did for my son. Merry Christmas!!🎄

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
November 08, 2024
Hired Attorney

Mark Andrews was very responsive, organized, and direct. He stayed in contact with me and explained his argument for my case with me thoroughly. He did a great job with my case and I would recommend him.

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Areas of Law

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    • DUI Defense
    • Overweight Citations and Hauling Violations
    • Criminal Defense - State and Federal
    • Vehicular Manslaughter

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    Free initial consultation
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  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
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  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, Virginia
    Memberships
    American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
    National College for DUI Defense
    Virginia Bar Association
    Virginia Beach Bar Association
    Chesapeake Bar Association
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    The National Trial Lawyers
    The National Advocacy for DUI Defense.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Class of 2000
    B.S.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mark A. Andrews was admitted in 2003 to the State of Virginia.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mark A. Andrews attended University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law.