Mark Longwell
Founding/Managing Attorney
Mark Longwell was born in Silver Spring, Maryland (adjacent to Washington, D.C.), where he spent his youth. He moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan in elementary school and graduated High School in 1983. He earned a multi-disciplinary Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Political Science and Psychology from Michigan State University, in 1987. In 1990, Mark earned his Juris Doctor Law Degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
After completing an Internship at the Office of the United States Attorney in Washington, D.C., Mr. Longwell moved to Orlando, Florida, where he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney, for the Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit, under Lawson L. Lamar. Attorney Longwell quickly established himself as a highly effective prosecutor during his tenure with the State Attorney’s Office.
In 1993, Attorney Mark Longwell founded the law firm that is now Longwell & Gentle, P.A. Over the years, he and the lawyers at Longwell & Gentle, P.A., have solved the legal problems of thousands of clients in both Criminal and Family law cases.
Mark Longwell is admitted to practice and is in good standing with The Florida Bar, since 1991. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, since 1993. Mark is a member of the American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, among other professional and community organizations.
Mark’s philosophy and strategy in representing his clients is focused on getting the best possible result. His dedication to this philosophy is exemplified in the results he has achieved for the thousands of clients he has represented over the years.
Mark is of Greek descent and is fluent in the Greek language.
Areas of Practice
Driving Under the Influence / DUI
Drug Offenses
Theft Charges
Violations of Probation / VOP
Juvenile Crimes
Sex Crimes
Domestic Violence
Assault
Battery
Underage Drinking
Federal Crimes
Expungements
Traffic Violations
Bar Admissions
Florida, 1991
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1993
Education
Law School
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, Juris Doctor
Law Journal: Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
Undergraduate Education
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Orange County Bar Association
Florida Bar
Florida State Courts
Experience
Office of the State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney
Office of the United State’s Attorney, Intern
Languages:
English
Greek
