Gerald V. Benyo Jr

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Gerald V. Benyo Jr

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beaver, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation ... +7 more

330 Dravo Avenue, Beaver, PA

About Gerald

Biography

Trial Attorney - Jury and Non-Jury Trials. Most recent Trial in February 2023. Death Penalty Qualified. Over 30 00+ criminal cases National Highway Safety Administration Certified in DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Tests. Most Recent DUI Trial - October 2023 - Not Guilty

Trial Attorney - Jury and Non-Jury Trials. Most recent Trial in November 2023 - Not Guilty. Death Penalty Qualified. Over 3000+ criminal cases. National Highway Safety Administration Certified in DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Tests. Most Recent DUI Trial - October 2023 - Not Guilty

Trial Attorney - Jury and Non-Jury Trials. Most recent Trial in February 2023 - Not Guilty. Death Penalty Qualified. Over 3000+ criminal cases. National Highway Safety Administration Certified in DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Tests. Most Recent DUI Trial - October 2023 - Not Guilty

Trial Attorney - Jury and Non-Jury Trials. Most recent Trial in February 2023 - Not Guilty. Death Penalty Qualified. Over 3000+ criminal cases. Litigated civil cases on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants. Largest Verdict $8 million civil verdict in pharmacy malpractice case.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Death Penalty Qualified by Pa Supreme Court. Representing individuals accused of all types of Felony, Misdemeanor and Summary criminal charges. National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

31 years | 3,400 cases

35%
DUI and DWI 25%

Jury and Non-Jury Trials for DUI - most recently in February 2020. One of select few attorneys with certification by the National Highway Safety Administration for DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing. American Assoc. of Premier DUI Attorneys

31 years | 924 cases

25%
Drug Crime 5%

5%
Federal Crime 5%

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

Criminal Defense of all Felony, Misdemeanor and Summary criminal charges. Significant focus on DUI cases.

31 years | 238 cases

5%
Sex Crime 5%

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

5%
Violent Crime 5%

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Benyo Law Office

330 Dravo Avenue, Beaver, PA, 15009

benyolaw.com/

Online Presence

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Gerald V. Benyo Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Michael | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My first time needing a layer

This was the best experience I could have hoped for. Going in they did everything to explain my case, and what I was facing. He gave very clear and understandable explanations for things all the way through the process. They were easy to get a hold of and took a lot of pressure off of me made sure I ...was up to day with all my forms and paper work and in the end got me a lot smaller of a sentence than I was expecting.

Posted by Josh | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

I contacted attorney Benyo within a week of my preliminary hearing. I was able to get an appointment with him the next day. He was straightforward and clear about all my options. The court process was surprisingly stress free because he did most of the talking while I was in the waiting room. I did n...ot have to say 1 word in the court room and he got my misdemeanor down to a disorderly conduct. I recommend Mr. Benyo to anybody looking for a quality criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best out there

Has worked with me hand in hand kept me up to date with any changes in my case and has literally pulled off magic on my behalf as my represenative I give him 5 stars all day thank your for effort and hard work Mr.Benyo and has been more than understanding accepting payment for his time and service.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Happy with Results

I appreciate Attorney Benyo for Representing me. Explaining everything properly and seeing to it the best outcome was decided.

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Jason Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He stays up to date on changes in law affecting his clients and advocates zealously on their behalf."

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Dorothy Petrancosta

Litigation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent trial attorney. Devoted to his clients' cases."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Death Penalty Qualified, PA Supreme Court

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Benyo Law Office

1994 - 1999

Attorney, Law Offices Of Edward G. Shoemaker

Associations

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Samuel Quib Chub

Not Guilty Jury Verdict

Commonwealth v. Hrvoich

Case Dismissed with Prejudice

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Education

1994

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Susquehanna University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Town Hall Meeting

Criminal Justice System in Beaver County

Languages

English

Activity

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