Benjamin Yu

Benjamin Yu

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime

708 Third Avenue, Floor 23, New York, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

24 years | 2,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

24 years | 500 cases

25%
White Collar Crime 15%

24 years | 50 cases

15%
Violent Crime 10%

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Resigned

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Offices of Benjamin Yu

708 Third Avenue, Floor 23, New York, NY, 10017

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Benjamin Yu's Reviews

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Posted by Jason | November 02, 2009 | Business

Great Lawyer

Benjamin is my lawyer for all my legal issues both personal and business. He has helped me with issues from contracts to immigration for my friends wife. He is so knowledgeable, but if he doesn't know the answer he will find it for you or recommend someone that does. He is very good at explainin...g complicated concepts in a manner I can understand.

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Benjamin Yu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Violent crime lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Amanda Ambrose

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Steward

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Igor Grichanik

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Yu is a hardworking and smart attorney. I always recomend him to my clients."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very smart lawyer."

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George Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Unquestionably competent, consistently conscientious, endlessly hardworking, always helpful, and highly dedicated, it is well-known this exceptional lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar community. Any person in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of positive reasons, I am honored to endorse Mr. Yu."

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Carlos Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the oppoortunity to work with Mr. Yu early on in his criminal defense career, his previous experience and attention to even minute detail has made him an excellent practitioner in this area, as well as in every area of his practice. He is an aggressive, thoughtful and straight forward attorney and person, a pleasure to work with."

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Jeffrey Steinberger

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am pleased to exchange referrals with this attorney."

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Meir Gerstein

Business lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Benjamin is great at finding a solution even for the most difficult legal issues. He has a distinguished academic background and experience. He also is personable and works hard to understand the clients needs, so that he can provide them the best service possible. Working with Benjamin has been very easy and fulfilling."

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Jay Nunez

Tax lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a talented lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of U.S. tax laws. He is well regarded in the legal community for his excellent personality, extensive work experience and ability to solve difficult legal problems for his clients."

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Kevin Lipeles

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Joseph Adams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Carlos Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Max Rosenberg

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Jeffrey Steinberger

General practice lawyer

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Meir Gerstein

Immigration lawyer

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Jay Nunez

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2018

updated on 07/23/2019

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2017

updated on 09/14/2017

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2016

updated on 07/25/2019

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2006

Admitted, United States District Court

2004

The Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society

2003

The ABA Pro Bono Challege Award, American Bar Association

2000

Rusell Baker Scholar, University of Chicago

Work Experience

2003 - 2005

Associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

Associations

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

National Association of Bond Lawyers

Faculty

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Trade Secrets

All accusations dropped.

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Education

2003

University of Chicago Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Attorneys' Workshop

Arbitrage

2007

Fundamentals

Rebating to the IRS

Publications

2005

Tax Lawyer, Vol. 58, No. 2 The Tax Regime for Individual Expatriates: Whom to Impress?

1996

Orange County Register Chairman of the Board

Languages

Spanish

Cantonese

Activity

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