About Mark Edwin
Mark Edwin Rath is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Rath is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Mark Edwin Rath, a solo practice located in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, serving clients throughout San Diego County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Rath earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he graduated in 1991. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, he was involved in various legal clinics and internships, gaining practical experience in criminal defense and immigration law.
Mr. Rath concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, DUI defense, and immigration law. He represents individuals facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including DUI offenses, theft crimes, and drug-related charges. In the realm of immigration law, he assists clients with visa applications, deportation defense, and citizenship matters. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including pre-trial motions, negotiations, trials, and appeals in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rath has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a mid-sized law firm in San Diego for ten years, gaining extensive experience in criminal and immigration law.
Mr. Rath is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Criminal Justice and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He is also a certified mediator through the San Diego Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Rath is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of San Diego County effectively.
