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Christopher Lee Benevento
also known as Christopher L. Benevento Esq.
About Christopher
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
16 years | 80 cases
Litigation
20%
16 years | 80 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
70 years | 60 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
15%
16 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Benevento Law Firm LLC
388 Pompton Ave., Suite#8, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009
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Posted by Darrin | July 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Reliable, Dependable, Professional
I was arrested in December of last year and while looking for representation I stumbled upon Mr. Benevento. After a quick consultation I hired him on the spot. I immediately felt I could trust him and he did nothing to shake that over the next few months up to and through my legal proceedings. He...
Christopher Lee Benevento's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Christopher Benevento. He is a highly-skilled Attorney that provides quality representation to all of his clients."
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"I've referred clients to Chris in the past. He is an excellent DUI attorney and I recommend him highly."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Benevento is a very competent defense attorney that works hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 Honoree, Italian Heritage Award Society
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Benevento Law Firm LLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Charles Michael Damian LLC
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Christopher L. Benevento, Esq. LLC
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of Brian F. Curley, Esq LLM.
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Dannon, Inc.
Associations
2017 - Present
Cedar Grove Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationAssociate Member
2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAssociate Member
2000 - Present
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Z.B.
Negotiated plea deal to sentencing as a second DUI with a 2 year loss of license and all other charges dismissed
State v. A.D.
Plea deal resulting in No Jail time for a defendant that had lengthy criminal history
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.
State v. B. K.
Negotiated a plea deal for the Court to accept PTI
Education
2010
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Montclair State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Benevento Law Firm Blog
Four (4) things about DUI's in New Jersey You Didn't Know.
2017
Benevento Law Firm Blog
The Ideal Legal System vs. the Reality
2016
Benevento Law Firm Blog
Foreclosure Options
2016
Benevento Law Firm Blog
A Short Outline of the New Jersey Criminal Justice Process for Indictable Offenses
2016
Benevento Law Firm Blog
How Your Criminal Record is Expunged
Languages
English
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Got caught driving with a revoked license for the 2nd time I’m I going to jail for a long time?
05 Aug 2019
Q&A
What can I expect at my first court appearance?
09 Jan 2014
Q&A
When you violate PTI do you go straight to jail..? Or get a court date?
05 Aug 2013