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David B. Benowitz

David B. Benowitz

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% Criminal Defense
  • 15% DUI / DWI
  • 15% Federal Crime

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Criminal Defense Attorney David Benowitz
    406 5th Street, NW
    Across from DC Superior Court
    Washington, DC 20001
    Office: 202-529-●●●● - show
    Fax: 202-664-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

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About me: Communication and building a trusting attorney-client relationship are crucial to a successful defense in a criminal case. Therefore, from our first meeting,... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 5 reviews
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5 star rating

“Did right by me”

Posted by: Mark, 2009-10-14 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: David hooked me up when I was facing a charge. Price was reasonable and got the charge dropped.
5 star rating

“He made the impossible possible”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-18 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I wanted to thank David for everything he did for me. I was facing several counts of obstruction of justice related to a homicide case. I was... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements

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Calvin Andrew Carroll

I endorse this lawyer's work. David is one of the hardest working DC area DUI lawyers. He is a zealous advocate for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Calvin Carroll , Charleston (SC), 3 days ago
Thomas Anelli

I endorse this lawyer's work. You will be well served if you hire this gentleman. Excellent Lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Anelli , Syracuse (NY), 3 days ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since David B. Benowitz was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • Less than a year since David B. Benowitz was first licensed to practice law in MD.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at The Law Office of David Benowitz 2001–present
Public Defender/Staff Attorney at Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia 1995–2001

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Maryland State Bar Association Handling Drinking & Driving Cases in Maryland Certificate of Completion 2009
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing DUI/DWI Defense Certificate of Training 2009
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale Hubble 2009
Highest Grade - Labor Law The George Washington University Law School 1993
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member DC Bar Association 1996–present
Member Maryland State Bar Association 2009–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Inmate Confession in Group Counseling
David's answer: Although I am not licensed to practice law in Ohio, it appears that there are several issues that... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Member of Law Review The George Washington Law Review 1994

Cases
Title:
U.S. v. DM
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Not guilty on all charges.
Description:
Successfully obtained not guilty verdicts in jury trial on Armed Robbery, Carrying a Pistol Without a License, and Possession of a Firearm During a...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trial Practice Training Conference 2001
Motions Practice DCLSIC Weekly Lecture 2000
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