H. Benjamin Perez

H. Benjamin Perez

also known as H. Benjamin Perez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family, DUI & DWI

111 Broadway, #706, New York, NY

About H.

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

New York State and federal criminal cases throughout the New York City metropolitan area, including drug offenses, DWI, weapon possession, assault, robbery, homicide, fraud, counterfeiting, etc.

20 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Contested and uncontested divorces throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

20 years

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

Misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges in New York City. DWI charges involving Leandra's Law (DWI with children in the car) and DWI/DUI charges involving a death. DMV refusal hearings.

20 years

10%
Family 10%

Child custody, child support and paternity issues throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

20 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C.

111 Broadway, #706, New York, NY, 10006

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H. Benjamin Perez's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Unhappy

I sat with Mr. Perez he was pleasant and assured me that he was very familiar with my case as he has handled many in the past. I paid a large sum of money. He gave me the name of attorney that he assigned case to and to expect a call in a few days. I did all the calling. Noone reached out. The first ...time I called I spoke to secretary she said that attorney stated she would be working on my case very soon. I called again and attorney stated she submitted documents to court and was waiting on an email. She assured me that I was entitled to the compensation I was seeking. The next call I got was from a different attorney that informed me that the previous attorney NO longer works for the firm and that I am not entitled to compensation I was seeking due to a law that was passed years ago. I find that strange that Mr. Perez handled many similar cases as he stated and not familiar with this law. I texted the office manager with my concern, and she stated that Mr. Perez will contact me. He has not reached out to me. In my opinion, I feel as if I have been defrauded. I did a lot of the footwork and Mr. Perez examined all my documents. If he was familiar as he said, he should have known that I did not have a case. I am a single mom out of a large sum of money. It is NOT FAIR.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing Service

H. Benjamin Perez & Associates provided the best family law service to me and my family. I faced one of the most difficult times of my life, and they helped make the process very smooth. They helped me feel confident about a positive outcome and helped minimized any anxiety I endure. I would recom...mend Benjamin Perez & his associate, Alexander Gutierrez, to provide legal services; you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Brittany | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Charges

Thank you Mr. Perez for your marvelous job with my case. He is the best in criminal cases. God direct me to Mr. Perez because I was so worried couldn't sleep at night, my family was worried, couldn't find a great lawyer in maryland so I search for one in new york Mr. Perez stood out from all the othe...r ones. He's very reasonable, patient, kind-hearted, keep you calm during your worrying times he also kept my family calm as well. I had no problems returning my calls and emails. He is very best at what he does. I greatly appreciate all this hardwork down to the arraignment, the criminal charges dismissed. I will recommend him to anyone. Great And Marvelous Job Mr. Perez.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

Before I met Ben, I had a horrible experience with a lawyer/firm who I thought had excellent credentials. I did my homework by researching its beautiful website, nice office with coffee in Long Island, NY, etc., but to my surprise they were the worst service I have ever experienced (and I am in Sal...es/ Customer Service). They never picked up the phone, never replied to my emails and when I had someone one on the phone, I had to go over my case again and again. They overcharged me without having any court hearings and no advancements for almost 1 year in my divorce case, the second lawyer from the firm was worse than the first one. As a result, I decided to drop this firm and did not want them to represent me any longer. At the time my ex was harassing me, the courts were an unknown process for me, and the judges were unpleasant to deal with. It was a very stressful time. I found Ben through a friend’s reference, she said he ended complicated cases successfully. My ex was making everything expensive by stalling the process in any way he could, he had the money to play with because he was not paying child support. In a one-hour meeting with Ben, he did more than the other firm did in the one year they had represented me: • He quickly understood my case; • All assets involved • Custody of my daughter • Child support • He was realistic, not raising my expectations that we could end the divorce too quickly. Finally, Ben had a strategy that gave me a couple of options to deal with my ex’s unpredictable behavior. He made me feel confident he was taking care of my case, not like the other lawyers that did not even know my name after thousands of dollars wasted. He strategically got my ex in court by filing 2 motions. The result is my ex, after trying to escape his responsibility, settled the divorce case by signing the papers. I recommend Ben’s services because it is hard to find a lawyer that is considerate of your situation and really cares.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Happy client over here...

"Excellent criminal defense and divorce attorney! Very knowledgeable and very attentive to you as a client. I highly recommend Mr. Perez and his team."

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H. Benjamin Perez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Perez. He is a top-notch criminal defense lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Maryam Jahedi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Perez is a true professional. He is a diligent advocate with exceptional knowledge of criminal and family law. A great guy dedicated to helping those in need. I highly recommend him."

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John DeProspo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Perez is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."

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Michael Terani

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Manuel Portela

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Carney

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer.Hector Perez is a talented and dedicated lawyer who enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community. He really cares about his clients and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer for both federal or state crimes."

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Umit Gursoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ricardo Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Any time I have worked with Ben, he has been well informed and excellent in his approach to criminal defense."

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Ysabel Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a tough litigator who works hard for his clients. He combines the legal know how with street smarts, a powerful combination; specially in criminal court in the 5 boroughs of NY, NY. I will continue to refer my NY clients to him."

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Jill Goffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the five years I have known Mr. Perez, he has proven his expertise in the area of criminal defense, respect for his profession and dedication to his clients. You will be in good hands with Mr. Perez."

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Carla Prosper

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Count on Attorney Perez for an efficient and effective representation. I have had the honor to work with Mr. Perez on various immigration/criminal issues. I am impressed with his knowledge and experience."

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Lymari Casta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have closely worked with Mr. Perez for over seven years. I strongly recommend Mr. Perez for state and federal criminal matters in New York State. He is knowledgeable, dedicated, and with strong work ethics."

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Julio Portilla

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an honest and a hard working man."

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Elisha Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Cedeno

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Centeno

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an excellent family law, divorce and criminal law attorney."

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Maryam Jahedi

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Manuel Portela

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Blog Catalogue, Excellent Criminal Defense Blog

2006

Admission, United States Distict Court - SDNY

2006

Amission, United States District Court - EDNY

2006

Admission, United States District Court - WDNY

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Perez & Cedeno, P.C.

2014 - 2014

President, Dominican Bar Association

2008 - 2010

Principal, Law Office of H. Benjamin Perez, PLLC

2005 - 2008

Criminal Defense Attorney, Wilens & Baker

Associations

2014 - Present

Dominican Bar Association

President

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Council

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Officer

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Immigration Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child custody trial victory

Trial victory on the issue of child custody

Child Sex Abuse Trial Victory

Not Guilty on all charges

Strangulation case trial victory

Not guilty verdict of Strangulation in the Second Degree

Felony Gun Possession Charges Dismissed!

Full dismissal of all charges

DWI trial win.

Not guilty.

Successful Defense of Child Sex Abuse Case

Dissmissal of All Charges

Won DWI Trial

Dismissal of All Criminal Charges

Dismissal of Assault Charges after Trial

Not guilty after trial.

Dismissal of Order of Protection

Case dismissed

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Education

2005

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Undocumented Aliens and the Criminal Justice System

Important Steps to Take During the Criminal Arrest Process for Undocumented Individuals

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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