Mark A. Kaplan

Mark A. Kaplan is a founder of Kaplan and Kaplan in Burlington, Vermont, and a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in federal and state criminal matters. He represents individuals facing charges involving drugs, white collar offenses, child pornography, sexual assault, DUI, robbery, and other serious allegations. His practice focuses on protecting clients within a complicated criminal justice system and addressing high-stakes charges through careful defense preparation.

Mark graduated from Boston College School of Law and was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1972. He began his legal career in Vermont and later combined private practice with public service roles in local and state government. His legal training and long courtroom experience provide a foundation for evaluating criminal accusations, identifying important legal and factual issues, and guiding clients through state and federal procedures.

Mark returned to private practice in 1983 and devoted substantial work to resolving criminal cases in federal and state courts. His practice includes matters involving financial crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes, sex offenses, DUI, and other serious charges. He is admitted in Vermont and several federal courts, including the District of Vermont, federal districts in New York, and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Mark A. Kaplan has served as president of the ACLU of Vermont and helped originate the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has participated in bar organizations and criminal rules work and has presented training for attorneys handling federal criminal cases. His career reflects sustained involvement in criminal defense, legal education, and professional service while helping clients navigate difficult investigations, prosecutions, and courtroom proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kaplan and Kaplan
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Originator, Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association
• Past President, ACLU-VT
• Member, Vermont Criminal Rules Advisory Committee
• Past Member, Federal Defender Services Advisory Committee

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Boston College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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