Christopher Lee Benevento
also known as Christopher L. Benevento Esq.
About me
I am an attorney that is dedicated to fighting on behalf of my clients. I seek justice for those that have been wronged and for those that have made mistakes. The legal system is a complicated minefield and it is essential that every defendant in our criminal justice system have access to effective legal representation in order to protect their rights when navigating this minefield. Please feel free to call my office anytime in order to have your case assessed by a legal professional.
Languages spoken: English, Italian
Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 50%6 years, 80 cases
- Litigation: 20%6 years, 80 cases
- DUI & DWI: 15%60 years, 60 cases
- Speeding Ticket: 15%6 years, 100 cases
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (sometimes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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Contact info
388 Pompton Ave.
Suite#8
Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday | 2014 | 07/10/2016 |
| NJ | Active | 2010 | 07/28/2016 |
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Honoree | Italian Heritage Award Society | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Attorney | Benevento Law Firm LLC | 2016 - Present |
| Attorney | Charles Michael Damian LLC | 2015 - 2016 |
| Attorney | Law Office of Christopher L. Benevento, Esq. LLC | 2011 - 2015 |
| Attorney | Law Office of Brian F. Curley, Esq LLM. | 2010 - 2011 |
| Legal Intern | Dannon, Inc. | 2010 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Associate Member | 2010 - Present |
| New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Associate Member | 2010 - Present |
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| State v. D.V. | Plead down to minimum DUI penalties, and successful application for Conditional Discharge in which drug charges were eventually dropped. All other charges dropped. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. H.H. | plead down to disorderly "wandering for the purposes of obtaining CDS". $300 fine, no probation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace University School of Law | Law, Corporate Law, International Law Certification | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |