Ben Susman

Ben Susman

also known as Manford Benjamin Susman

4.3
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Auburn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Social Security ... +3 more

126 Genesee St Ste 101, Auburn, NY

About Ben

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Susman Law Firm

126 Genesee St Ste 101, Auburn, NY, 13021-3816

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Ben Susman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ali VanGiesen | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

If you have been accused of ANY crime I would highly recommend Ben!!!! He stays in contact with you, will go to war for you and will stand by you the whole time. He knows the law and is well respected. Anyways, I got set up on some serious charges and he did so much work to get the evidence needed to... prove me innocent. It was almost a year long process due to the courts, but I never once doubted him. Result: WE WONNNNN!!!

Posted by Kara | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ben is Amazing!

Ben is compassionate, caring, and very knowledgeable when it comes to areas of Child Custody matters. He goes above and beyond the needs of his clients. From the initial point of contact, I knew he was going to be who I wanted to represent me during my child custody case. Ben has shown me such a grea...t deal of support from day one and I would recommend him to anyone who is going through a child custody battle in a heartbeat. After my first custody hearing, Ben contacted me hours later to just check in on me to see how I was doing and to offer additional support because that is the person he is. He will do whatever he can to fight in court on your behalf while making you feel safe, comfortable, and positive throughout your child custody case. Hire Ben for legal representation, you won’t regret it!

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Poor communication.

I’ve been waiting for Ben to reach out to me to update me on a case with a family member (as I’ve been directed BY that family member). It’s been over 3-months since his voicemail to me of “I just got the case and i DoNt KnOw WhAtS hApPeNiNg with it yet until I review it.” I’ve left SEVERAL voicema...ils and emails as kind and as respectful as I can simply asking him to contact me so I can know if my family member is okay or not - again, this family member via text told me to contact Mr. Ben Susman and directly provided me his number. I’m unsure what’s happening with this family member because they just told me one day to contact him with anything I need from that family member. Since that day in February 2021, I haven’t heard from this family member, nor Ben despite calling him every day for about a week. It’s now been several MONTHS, and I’m concerned and want to know if this family member is okay. If I’m involved somehow, I want to know how and what I did and why this is happening at such a depth that they told me to talk to a lawyer if I wanted to speak to this person. I guess I can’t expect too much from an Auburn lawyer, though. :-/

Ben Susman

Replied last April 10, 2022

Unfortunately you were not my client, therefore I am not allowed to communicate with you about my client - family or not it does not matter. You haven't heard from the family member either - perhaps they don't want to speak with you. If I don't have client permission to speak about their personal case with you, I am ethically bound to not do so. Thanks for the 1-star rating, for doing my job ethically, properly and pursuant to the law.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Helpful!!

Ben was well informed and listened to my concerns throughout my case. I was happy with the end result and if needed I would have him represent me again.

Ben Susman

Replied last January 12, 2021

Thank you for your review!

Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch Lawyer!

Ben represented my son in a child custody case. His excellent attentiveness to all of the information about the case and bringing it forth in court allowed the judge to make the best decision for the child. He engaged wholeheartedly to listen to and work with my son which made all the difference in t...he outcome of the case. Ben cares about doing the right and the best thing for his client. He is a lawyer I would recommend 110%. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, determined, and honest. He is a hard-working lawyer who will give you every bit of help that you need.

Ben Susman

Replied last December 22, 2020

I'm glad I was able to help! Thank you for this review.

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Ben Susman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mario Gutierrez

General practice lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is always ready to represent his clients in the best possible way. He has a great charisma and always willing to walk the extra mile on behalf of his clients to get the best possible outcomes for them."

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Alison Chamberlain

General practice lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is always seeking to learn new things and help his clients in creative ways. He is an asset to our legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Susman Law Firm

2017 - Present

Assigned Counsel Panel, Cayuga County

Associations

2019 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2018 - Present

Cayuga County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Roger Williams University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Vermont

Bachelor of Science (B.S.),

Languages

English

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