About Mark Joseph
Mark Joseph Reichel completed his legal education at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1991 after an undergraduate degree in political science from California State University — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He moved through a traditional academic path that combined a broad liberal arts foundation with professional legal training. The law degree placed him among a cohort of practitioners who entered California’s legal community in the early 1990s.
He is admitted to practice in California and has maintained a practice within the state since establishing his professional foothold. Over the years he has maintained client relationships and a private practice infrastructure that supports both consultative and courtroom work. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation and straightforward in his courtroom demeanor. He favors clear explanation over legalese when dealing with clients and opposing counsel.
Reichel operates from offices that include space at 455 Capitol Mall, 8th Floor, and the Law offices of Mark J. Reichel and Steve Plesser. He practices alongside Steve Plesser in that firm, coordinating day-to-day operations and client intake. The arrangement reflects a small-firm model in which attorneys share resources while managing individual caseloads. That model has allowed him to keep his practice responsive to individual client needs while handling matters that require close attention to procedure and timing.
Throughout his career he has navigated a range of legal tasks that accompany private practice. He handles pleadings, client counseling and appearances before state tribunals. He has experience preparing for and responding to litigation and administrative matters, and he pays particular attention to case management and calendar control. His work tends to emphasize careful review of factual records and targeted legal argument rather than broad-brush litigation strategies.
Peers note that Reichel is pragmatic. He assesses disputes with an eye toward realistic outcomes. That approach informs how he advises clients about options, timelines and potential risks. He also places importance on maintaining clear lines of communication so clients understand the progress and next steps in their matters.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in California from his offices at 455 Capitol Mall and at the Law offices of Mark J. Reichel and Steve Plesser. He concentrates his practice on matters arising under California law.
