Tough Aggressive Criminal Defense in Federal and State Court. Free Consultation. Former Prosecutor.
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Free Consultation (30 minutes)
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Over the past 15 years I have had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Benjamin on many complex state and federal criminal cases. Mr. Benjamin...
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Jason Kreiss
, Fort Lauderdale (FL), About 1 month ago
I endorse this lawyer. In my experience with Jamie he has been Ethical, Knowledgable and Professional. I have known Jamie for over 15 years. He...
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Eric Schwartzreich
, Fort Lauderdale (FL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since James Scott Benjamin was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1980 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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assistant state attorney at
state attorney office
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1980–1984
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Education
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Graduated |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law |
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law |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2009 |
| Florida SuperLawyers |
Law and Politics Publications |
2006 |
| Recognition |
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis |
1999 |
See all 3 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
The Florida Bar |
1999-present
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| Treasurer |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2010-2011
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| Secretary |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2009-2010
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| Board of Directors |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-2009
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| President |
First Amendment Lawyers Association |
2004-2005
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| President |
Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-1999
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| Past President |
Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1997-1998
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| amicus curiae brief of the ACLU |
florida second district court of appeal |
2010 |
| the first amendment in chaos |
University of Miami Law Review |
2009 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Obscenit |
first amendment lawyers association conference |
2010 |
| Honest Services Fraud United States Supreme Court |
First Amendment Lawyers Association Bi-Annual Conference |
2010 |
| Constitutional-RICO |
FACDL Pensacola Chapter CLE |
2008 |
| Government Tactics against your club |
Gentleman's Club Owners Expo |
2007 |
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