Background
Mark K. McCown is the Managing Partner of McCown, Fisher & Cremeans LPA. He has practiced law in Southern Ohio since 1997 and leads the firm's criminal defense, OVI defense, and complex civil practice from the firm's principal office at 311 Park Avenue in downtown Ironton.
A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1997) and Miami University of Ohio (B.A. Political Science, cum laude, 1994), Mark brings the rigor of an East Coast legal education to a courtroom-driven Southern Ohio practice.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense — Misdemeanor and felony defense across nine Southern Ohio counties. Visit mfcdefender.com for the dedicated criminal defense site.
- OVI / DUI Defense — Mark leads the firm's dedicated OVI practice. Visit mfcdui.com for the dedicated OVI site.
- Civil Litigation — Complex civil matters in Common Pleas Courts.
Credentials & Memberships
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) — General member. View NCDD profile.
- NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) — Trained to law-enforcement standards.
- NHTSA Field Sobriety Instructor — Certified to train officers in the same protocols Ohio State Highway Patrol uses.
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) — Drug-impairment investigation training.
- Avvo Top Rated — 10.0 OVI/DUI Defense rating. View Avvo profile.
Beyond the Firm
Mark serves as a Director on the Board of the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company, the legal-malpractice carrier owned and governed by Ohio attorneys. The role reflects the trust the Ohio bar places in his judgment about how lawyers should practice.
Why Mark Practices in Ironton
Despite a Georgetown legal education that opened doors in larger markets, Mark chose to build his practice in Southern Ohio — the region where his family roots run. The firm's principal office sits three blocks from the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, and Mark has spent more time in that courtroom than most local attorneys could count.
Schedule a Consultation
Mark personally takes intake calls for the matters he handles. Call the firm at (740) 532-8744 or use the contact form to schedule a consultation.