Mark Geragos is an American criminal defense attorney known for his representation of high-profile stars such as Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder. Geragos also represented Amritpal Dhaliwal and his brother, Kulbir, who were both injured in the December 2007 tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo.
Geragos reportedly drove singer Chris Brown to an LAPD station where he turned himself in for the alleged assault of girlfriend Rihanna on February 8, 2009. Brown was charged with one count of felony criminal threats; he posted his $50,000 bail shortly after his arrest.TMZ: Chris Brown Arrested (February 8, 2009)
Chris Brown Fast Facts
- Name: Christopher Maurice Brown
- Born: May 5, 1989
- Genres: Pop-R&B
- Origin: Tappahannock, Virginia
- Active: 2005-present
- Albums: 2
- Label: Jive Records
- Awards: 2 BET Awards, 3 Billboard Awards
- Arrested on February 8, 2009, for alleged assault on his girlfriend, Rihanna
- Released on $50,000 bail
Mark Geragos Awards
1999: Trial Lawyer of The Year, Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association
1999: Jerry Giesler Memorial Award
2001: Humanitarian of the Year, Mexican American Grocers Association
2004: Professional of The Year, Armenian Professional Society
2005: Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California
2006: Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer magazine