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 | October 07, 2014

Light at the end of the tunnel

Respect, knowledge, and empathy for those in stressful situations are just some of the words I'd use to describe the experience I had in dealing with Mr. Perez. I would highly recommend anyone who has the misfortune to need legal advice or representation to contact Mr. Perez.

Posted by STEVEN.O | July 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

GREAT ATTY!

H. Benjamin Perez is an excellent divorce and family lawyer. The service this lawyer provides is fantastic. After discussing my case with him and hiring him I really felt comfortable and protected. I couldn't sleep at night because of these problems but he made things a lot easier. I hired Mr. Pe...rez and he fought very hard for me. He listens and he learned everything about my case. My case went to trial for custody and I won. The other reviews for this lawyer seem to be all true. He is exactly like the reviews say. He communicated with me, returned my phone calls and explained everything to me. I would definitely use him again if I have another case.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Professinalism & Customer Service

As an attorney at law in the State of New Jersey I generally receive calls from friends and family members seeking assistance and/or advice. Generally I can offer some level of assistance and guidance. That said, I am not licensed in New York nor do I practice criminal law. As such, when I received... a call from a close friend in the early morning hours of a recent Saturday explaining that he had been arrested I immediately called Perez & Cedeno. Much to my surprise, my call was personally answered by Mr. Perez despite the fact that it was after midnight. Mr. Perez explained the process to me in a calm and professional manner and appeared just hours later at central booking to enter an appearance and represent my friend. Throughout the entire process Mr. Perez kept me and my friend’s family members up to date regarding the situation via phone call and text message exhibiting confidence in a candid and professional manner. Ultimately, Mr. Perez was able to achieve a favorable resolution of the issue as the matter was ultimately dismissed. As an attorney I can tell you, the level of professionalism; dedication; compassion and customer service exhibited by Mr. Perez is not common in the industry. If the need arises do not hesitate to contact Perez & Cedeno, P.C., you will be in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2014 | Immigration

Outstanding

Mr. Perez was Outstanding during my case which started back on 2009, as i was placed on deportation procedding not only he save my life,but also my family with each time we spoke with him always calm us down. he is very profesional and knowledge about his job. Thank you for all you did!

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Awesome attorney!

I highly recommend Mr Perez and his law firm. He is very knowledgeable in his field and got all my charges dismissed. Despite his busy schedule, I never felt like my case wasn't getting the attention it deserved. Throughout the entire case he was very easy to reach and kept me in the loop the whole t...ime. Awesome lawyer.

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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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Argilio Rodriguez

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Manuel Portela

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Carly Steinberg

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Ricardo Rodriguez

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Carla Prosper

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Ysabel Williams

Immigration lawyer

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Julio Portilla

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Elisha Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lymari Casta

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Peter Cedeno

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David Centeno

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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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