Ben Walter Pesta II

Ben Walter Pesta II

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Contributor level 14

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (1)

THE NIGHTMARE OF ARREST AND PROSECUTION is the worst experience most people can imagine. If you become my client, I promise you the most vigorous and... more

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Client Reviews

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“Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney!”

Posted by: Nader M., over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Ben W. Pesta II is one of the most honorable and decdicated individuals I have ever met - both personally and... more
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“Bruce David”

Posted by: a Business client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Ben Pesta has been my attorney for over 15 years, handling matters both big and small. Not once during that time has he ever disappointed me. That'... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Nicholas C. Zales

Atty. Pesta is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and dedicated criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Zales , Milwaukee (WI), 3 months ago
Farinaz Tojarieh

I endorse this lawyer. Ben Pesta is intelligent, strong, kind, and an all around excellent attorney. Two thumbs up!

Endorsement from lawyer: Farinaz Tojarieh , Los Angeles (CA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

40 years since Ben Walter Pesta II was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1973 03/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of Ben W. Pesta 2003–present
Attorney at Law Offices of Roger J. Rosen 1990–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of California at Los Angeles undergraduate
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
named to Editorial Advisory Board California Lawyer Magazine 2012
Listed in Who's Who in America, 2003 - present Marquis Who's Who 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
State Bar of California 1973–present
American Civil Liberties Union
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 411 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
85 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
123 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Review: Justice for Hedgehogs by Ronald Dworkin California Lawyer Magazine 2012
Review: Criminology Goes to the Movies, by Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown California Lawyer Magazine 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Commentary on legal reporting of Dominick Dunne: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKEY40rS7eM Documentary film: "Dominick Dunne: After the Party" 2008
Commentary on Phil Spector Trial Banfield & Ford: Courtside 2007
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