State Years

Pennsylvania - PA 22 years

New Jersey - NJ 17 years
Licensed for 22 years

State PA

Acquired 2001

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 17 years

State NJ

Acquired 2006

Status
License Administratively Revoked No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Arik Tzvi Ben-Ari

DUI and DWI Attorney at Media, PA

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No points - No fines! Yay!

Don't trust anyone else with your case.

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

30%

22 years, 5,500 cases
DUI and DWI

30%
Domestic violence

15%

22 years, 200 cases
Juvenile law

15%

22 years, 300 cases
Federal crime

10%

BRILLIANTLY SKILLED, AGGRESSIVE LAWYERS WITH INTEGRITY THAT YOU CAN COUNT ON TO GET RESULTS.

Arik was born and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and proudly pursued his entire education in Pennsylvania. A graduate of Akiba Academy in Merion Station, Arik attended the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate program. He graduated with honors in three years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Public Argument.

Arik entered the business management world during his undergraduate studies with experience managing union labor in the wholesale and retail industries. He then managed and drove the opening of two retail start-ups during the two years between his undergraduate and legal studies.

In 2000, Arik graduated from the Temple University School of Law. Arik was a proud member of the Moot Court Honor Society and a managing member of the Intellectual Property Law Students Association, the Barrister‘s Club, and was President of the Jewish Law Student‘s Association. Arik started his career as in-house counsel for a local technology company where he focused on private equity funding programs, as well as all the day-to-day legal needs of a growing technology company. In late 2001, Arik launched a private practice in Media, Pennsylvania and has been practicing throughout the Philadelphia region ever since.

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Client's Choice

2019 2012

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Benari Law Group

(610) 546-2866 Office

200 W Front St

Media, PA, 19063-3416

benarilaw.com

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Benari Law Group

(610) 546-2866 Office

142 West Market Street

West Chester, PA, 19382

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4.3 / 5.0

24 customer reviews

5 Star

83%

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17%

Client's Choice

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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2009

No points - No fines! Yay!

Arik put the cop on the stand and beat the case! I couldn't believe it! It was just like on TV! I'd recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2011

Don't trust anyone else with your case.

Arik's team really made a difference for our family when we needed help. By defending our son and keeping him home with us instead of sitting in a jail somewhere, Arik kept our family together and gave us back the future we thought we'd lost. I never expected to be treated with such professionalism. Thank you guys... for everything.

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Posted by Anthony | July 9, 2022

The best 5 star excellent attorney

The best attorney, very professional, understanding, caring, very devoted to my case. Saved me time, money, and my life. Very smart great man. Excellent job five star I can't thank you enough bro, hands down 100% the best. Anthony Desalvatore sr.

Posted by jaime | August 10, 2020

Case

No other words other then a great attorney who knows exactly what to do and when to do it . Very satisfied .

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2020

Amazing lawyer

Mr. Benari and his team were great. This is my second time using his law firm. They were great at alleviating my stress and were able to get everything dropped at the preliminary hearing.

Posted by Steve | February 7, 2020

NOT GUILTY - A++++

Superb criminal defense lawyer, recommend without hesitation. Mr. Benari took our case less than 48 hours prior to the hearing. In researching defense attorneys in Delaware County, out of several calls I placed he was the only one to answer directly and actually take an interest in our situation. With a short turnaround time, Mr. Benari was able to pull the relevant paperwork and become very knowledgeable about our case prior to the hearing. Most importantly, the defense he provided in the court room resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict. Very appreciative and grateful for his time and efforts. Highly recommended to anyone in the Delaware County region.

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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2019

Great Results and Court Resolution

Arik was great at explaining the legal situation and what he could do to get good results and what I had to do to keep out of trouble. He is knowledgable and well experienced and aggressive in a good way. I highly recommend him. He delivers good representation when you are in a bad situation and need all the help you can get. I trust him and would hire him again. I'm so happy with my outcome (least punishment possible) because he knows how to deal with the district attorneys and court. Thank you Arik.

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Posted by Tom | September 17, 2019

Mr Benari is the top and stands alone in his profession

I started with a different attorney, after he was a no show and messed it all up. I called The Benari Law Group, from minute 1 Mr Benari was clear and up front with me. Diligently The law firm reduced 3 felonies to 2 summary offenses “fines” instead of jail. Honest is gigantic in the legal system, The Benari Law Group is the best there is not enough words for this firm. THANK YOU, TJM 9-17-2019

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Posted by Victoria | July 26, 2019

Good experience

Arik Benari jumped in on our case with little prep time. I found him willing to help (rarer than you might think) and responsive. We settled the case to our satisfaction. When a 2nd related issue came up, Arik again put it to rest quickly and competently. Shout out as well to Marybeth Welch who assisted...she was compassionate and smart...great combo. All in all, we went to court feeling confident of a positive outcome, and got what we expected.

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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2019

Excellent attorney

I can not recommend Benari Law Group enough! Arik went above and beyond for me. He is kind, professional, thorough. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2019

10/10: I highly recommend you go with Arik!

I was charged with two summary citations. I consulted many lawyers and decided to go with Arik after my consultation with him. He was upfront and honest and did not make any promises he couldn't keep. He explained that his firm has a wealth of experience in fighting summary citations in Upper Darby and that he would obtain the best possible outcome for me. I was represented by Marybeth Welch on the day of my trial. I was expecting to have 2 of my charges dropped to one, or having to do community service, but to my surprise Marybeth got the cops to drop all the charges! I was extremely impressed! I am very grateful to Arik, Marybeth and the entire team for representing me so effectively and would highly urge you to consider their services!

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Posted by Daniel | November 5, 2018

Six lawyers later and I found the best one in the area! By far the only media lawyer that will fight for your rights

I have hired over five lawyers in my criminal days and every one did nothing but get me guilty pleas that forced me to up state every single time. I was 19 and received a state sentence for five ounces of marijuana. So I heard about Arik when I caught my last criminal case and decided to give him a try. By the best attorney I ever hired in my life. He genuinely cares about your rights. I was innocent for the first time in my life and Arik believed me and made all their evidence look stupid and had my case dismissed the first hearing. By far the man knows what he’s doing and I would recommend him to anyone!

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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2018

Benari is a 5 Star Bull Dog Attorney!!!!

My girlfriend hired Benari to represent me while I was incarcerated on some very serious charges in Delaware County. He is a no nonsense, straight to the point kind of guy. He was extremely efficient and professional. He was good at responding to all my girlfriend calls and emails and was always available to answer questions. He is the type of lawyer that you would want to keep on speed dial. At one point during my case my girlfriend became a little difficult to deal with. She was under so much stress in regards to my case. Benari was very respectful and patient with her. He was able to calm her down but was also honest about every possible outcome. Overall my experience with Benari was great and I would definitely use him again.

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Posted by Michelle | June 27, 2017

DUI

Arik is an excellent lawyer! Arik and his firm helped me through a tough time in my life. He explained everything to me in great detail. The firm kept in touch with me regarding court dates and any changes that occurred. Arik stood by me through the entire process. Anytime I had any questions, Arik and his firm were always there with the answers. They were easy to talk to and always made me feel everything was going to be ok. I would recommend Benari Law Group to anyone who needs a great, serious lawyer. The outcome was successful!

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Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2017

Super helpful and professional

It was my first time dealing with the court and I am super glad I reached out to Mr. Benari for help. I was very unfamiliar with the court system, so I was honestly very scared going into the process, but Mr. Benari did everything in his power to make it a smooth process. He is very honest and lets you know upfront about all the different possibilities, but with his experience it was easy for him to make sure I had the best outcome for my situation.

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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2014

Powerful DUI Attorney in Media, PA

Arik Ben-Ari is phenomenal at his profession and very dependable. Arik was quick to respond to my inquiry regarding my legal issue. He gave me the a thorough edification on what to expect with my particular situation. He also informed me of everything he would be doing to during the process. I found him very personable and understanding of my predicament. As bad as I felt, he was reassuring and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance if they are confronted with a DUI.

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Posted by Pete | February 12, 2014

Top Notch!!

i hired arik after i got misrepresented by another lawyer..i asked arik if he felt my case was winnable he was upfront and let me know it was and he was right on point..he surpassed that and then some ..i got a DUI and arik got me a NOT GUILTY verdict he is super knowledgeable!! i would recommend this lawyer to anyone..thank you arik you are the best!!

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Response from Arik Ben-Ari March 12, 2014

Thank you for posting this review. Within the challenges of criminal defense, we are proud of our record and our ability to get the results our clients want and expect.

Posted by Mitch | April 11, 2012

Great result in my Criminal matter

Arik and his staff did an excellent job in my criminal case. The result was better than I expected. I would use this lawyer again if the need arose.

Posted by Eric | April 8, 2012

Helped with my DUI

I was referred to Mr. Benari's team by another attorney that was handling my divorce when I got stopped for a DUI. I have to say they made me feel better immediately. It was relieving to know I was being represented by guys that really knew everything about my case, all the options ahead of me, and how to get me the best results. They got me onto a program where I didn't lose my license and have no record. i couldn't ask for more.

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Posted by Melinda | April 5, 2012

All I can say is thank you. I can't imagine where we would be if we hadn't found you.

I hired Mr. Benari to handle a case for my son where he was looking at seriuos jail time and I would have had to support my grandson on my own. I don't know how he did it, but he got most of the charges dropped and worked out a deal for probation only. I still can't believe my son is home with me.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
The Benari Law Firm
2001 - Present

Trial Attorney
Law Office Stanley Ellenberg & Associates
2001 - 2002

Director of Legal Affairs
FamilyRealm.com
1999 - 2001

Law Clerk to President Judge Kenneth Clouse
Delaware County Common Pleas Court
1998 - 1998

Law Clerk & Assistant
Temple Law School - Professor Jan Levine
1997 - 1997

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Education

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000

University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts
1996

Akiba Academy
1992

Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Buttacavoli
Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Lamb
Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Belson
All charges dismissed but for one zero point traffic ticket

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Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2010 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

JLSA
President
1997 - 1999

UNICEF
Board Member
1997 - 2000

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Languages Spoken

Hebrew

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Client Choice Award - Criminal Defense
Avvo
2012

Moot Court Honor Society
Temple Law School
2000

President
JLSA
1999

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Publications

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
Navigating the ARD Process in Philadelphia
2008

Speaking Engagements

Class Lecture
Avoiding Criminal Consequences in FCC Regulations
2014

Temple University Law School Alumni Meeting
Launching a Private Practice
2013

Lecture Series for Small Firm Owners
Building a successful litigation practice.
2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (35)

Given (40)

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Gregory McCauley

Criminal defense Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brian Reagan

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Arik is smart, hard nose lawyer you can trust to work hard and get you the best result."

David Cherry

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arik is known as one of the best young lawyers in the community. Well respected advocate for his clients!"

Jonathan Consadene

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arik is an excellent attorney and litigator!"

Jordan Reilly

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Arik for many years. He has a very well deserved reputation as one of the top criminal Defense Attorneys in Delaware County. He has the knowledge, the skills and the charm needed to get the best results for his clients."

Gerald Gebhart

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arik is a consummate professional, a brilliant negotiator, and a skilled litigator."

Keith Harbison

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Experienced and aggressive attorney who fights for his clients both in and out of the courtroom."

Mark Sereni

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Arik. He is a highly-regarded criminal defense lawyer who fights tirelessly to protect the rights of his clients and their families. And he treats his clients and their families with fairness, dignity and respect, attributes that many other criminal defense lawyers, unfortunately, do not share."

Seth Spiegal

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly skilled criminal defense attorney, Mr. Benari combines exceedingly persuasive advocacy with strong passion for his clients' rights."

Daniel Frank

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had many opportunities to observe Arik practice. From going against him when I was with the DA's office to working with him on co-defendant matters. In all cases, Arik has been a true professional that was always prepared, knowledgeable and respectful of the process."

Kenneth West

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Riesenfeld

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brett Rosen

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sarinia Feinman

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Enrique Latoison

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ben-Ari has a major firm with the capability to handle any legal matter. His reputation in the community is impressive with high standards of legal excellence and very professional staff. No matter where you are in Pennsylvania, the Ben-Ari Law Group has a firm that can handle the case."

Steven Papi

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent criminal defense lawyer."