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Benjamin Yu

Benjamin Yu

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 6

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% DUI / DWI
    11 years, 200 cases
  • 2% Tax
    11 years, 100 cases
  • 1% Corporate / Incorporation
    11 years, 100 cases
  • 1% Contracts / Agreements
    11 years, 100 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250-$400/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese
  • Spanish

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Dedicated to protecting your rights.

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Very Professional”

Posted by: James, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Yu came as advertised. From the moment we met until the moment he got my case dismissed, he was knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. I... more
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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: Jason, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Benjamin is my lawyer for all my legal issues both personal and business. He has helped me with issues from contracts to immigration for my friends... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Igor Grichanik

Mr. Yu is a hardworking and smart attorney. I always recomend him to my clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Igor Grichanik , New York (NY), 6 months ago
Jon Martin Pettis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since Benjamin Yu was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2006 12/18/2012
New York Currently registered 2004 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP 2003–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Chicago Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
University of California at Los Angeles Economics BA - Bachelor of Arts 2000
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Admitted United States District Court 2006
The Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Award Legal Aid Society 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of California 2006–present
Member New York State Bar Association 2004–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 2 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Tax Regime for Individual Expatriates: Whom to Impress? Tax Lawyer, Vol. 58, No. 2 2005
Chairman of the Board Orange County Register 1996

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Arbitrage Attorneys' Workshop 2008
Rebating to the IRS Fundamentals 2007