- In practice
- 19 years
- Languages
- English, French
- Reviews
- 3.6 (24)
- Last verified
- 12 Jun 2026
About
Marcus Abernathy has practised law for 19 years, focusing on criminal defense, family, divorce matters in San Francisco. They represent individuals and small businesses as part of Hale & Prescott LLP. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in San Francisco · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials90 × 20%
2 verified active licence(s) across 2 jurisdictions.
- California licence — verified
- Illinois licence — verified
- 1 verified qualification(s)
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience72 × 15%
19 years overall; area-specific years unknown, so 50% is counted.
- Relevant years counted: 9.5
Specialization85 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 3 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 3
Verified reputation57 × 15%
24 review(s) from 2 source(s), 5.406 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.29/5.
- Source #3: 4.347 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1.059 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record3 × 10%
2 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.101.
- Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record) (2025) — unverified
- Protective order hearing (demo record) (2016) — unverified
Client experience58 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 12
Profile & data quality90 × 5%
9 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 95 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-06-12
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in San Francisco, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #2 of 28 | 62.9 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | State Bar of California | DEMO-US-105705 | 2007 | activeVerified 12 Jun 2026 |
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-X815 | 2011 | activeVerified 12 Jun 2026 |
- J.D., Atlantic Metropolitan Law School (2006)
- LL.M., Pacific Coast University Law School (2009) verified
Sourced matters
Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record)
San Francisco trial court · 2025 · Divorce
UnverifiedProtective order hearing (demo record)
San Francisco tribunal · 2016 · Family
Unverified
Reviews
3.6
24 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.6 from 12 reviews, 12 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.7 from 12 reviews, 0 verified
- Mateo N.24 Aug 2026Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Sana F.12 Apr 2026Verified client
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Theo K.10 Jan 2026Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Aisha P.28 May 2025Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Omar N.18 Nov 2024Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Nadia K.8 Nov 2024Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 11 Sept 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source12 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source12 records