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also known as Ben Datika, Esq., Pennsylvania Trial Lawyer
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Ben Datika, Esquire is an energetic, aggressive, and skilled Trial Attorney specializing in criminal defense cases. Mr. Datika has a genuine passion for protecting the Constitutional rights of his clients in both the State and Federal Courts – while ensuring they have the best personalized representation in Court and the strongest performance during trial. He has extensive experience in the Trial Courts as well as the Appellate Courts all throughout Pennsylvania – specifically handling courtroom and trial representation, while making the best of his clients' individual circumstances.
Our Law Firm Proudly Serves clients for matters throughtout all Pennsylvania Counties as well as the Federal Courts of the United States District Court for the Eastern District. If you have an open case and want a premium grade representation from our Law Firm as well as a top quality Trial Attorney who will fight strongly and strategically to help you win or increase your chances of a favorable outcome as best as possible, then contact Mr. Datika.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2016
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1100 West MacDade Boulevard, Woodlyn, PA, 19094
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One East Airy Street, Norristown, PA, 19401
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1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Penthouse – 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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600 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 300, Exton, PA, 19341
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Posted by Brian Neil | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI
I hired Ben Datika after he was referred to me by a friend when my son received a DUI. From the very beginning, Ben guided us through the process, explained our options, and reassured us that we could leave everything in his hands. He was honest and clear that nothing is ever guaranteed, but the outc...
Posted by Maira | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Powerful attorney in the courtroom!!
Outstanding trial lawyer! Attorney Ben helped me and my family win a serious criminal case involving a high-profile drug matter, and his performance in court was incredible. He was confident, strategic, and extremely eloquent. the kind of lawyer who fiercely commands the courtroom with overwhelming p...
Posted by Matt | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly recommended Ben
Ben has been a fantastic lawyer for our family. My fiancé needed a lawyer for a DUI case and Ben did an excellent job. He truly cares about his client’s well being and does everything in his power for a best case outcome. I HIGHLY recommend Ben.
Posted by Nazario | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you Mr. D.
Mr. D. came highly recommended by my people and so its almost a year that I call for him to see about getting his firm for my brothers cases that he looked into and gave his opinions. though he was strict with seeing if he would take up my brothers cases he did accept from our respect. and we all got...
Posted by Jim | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing
Ben was outstanding. His expertise in court was only outdone by his relentless energy. His skill and understanding of how things work is incredible. He got me an outcome that I thought was impossible. Thanks to him I am home tonight with my family
"Attorney Datika is an aggressive zealous advocate of his clients rights and will fight like a lion to win your charge. I endorse him."
"Attorney Datika is a well-respected and personable lawyer who works hard for his clients. I have had the pleasure of working side-by-side on a case with Ben in the courtroom and we were able to achieve a dismissal of all charges for both of our clients. I strongly endorse him and encourage you to contact him if you need an experienced advocate."
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"I've had the luxury and pleasure of knowing Ben for some time now. He's a fantastic practitioner who goes all out for his clients. Being so close to Pennsylvania, I have regular occasion to receive calls for situations in Pennsylvania, and without hesitation will recommend Ben for representation in these areas."
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2025
Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
2025
Top Contributor, Avvo
2025
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2025
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Committed to Client Success, Best of the Best Attorneys
2025
Pennsylvania's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2025
Lawyers and AI Certificate, International Bar Association
2024
Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Top Contributor, Avvo
2024
America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry
2023
Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Distinguished Member Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Top Contributor, Avvo
2023
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client Champion Silver Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
"10 out of 10" Rating, Top Attorney Award, Avvo
2018
Superb Lawyer Rating, Avvo
2018
Top Attorney Award, Avvo
2018
Certificate of Admission, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Top Contributor, Avvo
2017
Top Attorney Award, Avvo
2017
Excellent Lawyer Rating, Avvo
2016
Pro Bono Service Award, Montgomery County
2016
Kline Law Merit Scholarship Award, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2016
Dean's List Award, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2015
Certificate of Service Award, Montgomery County
2015
Legal Scholarship Merit Award, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2014
Voted Most Effective Oral Argument, Criminal Law – Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2013
Dean's List Award, Arcadia University
2012
Winning Trial Advocacy Presentation, Arcadia Pre-Law Association
2012
Strongest Oral Argument Award, Constitutional Law Judges Panel
2011
Best Performance in Constitutional Law Award, Arcadia University
2017 - Present
Trial Advocacy Lecturer & Coach, Private University
2017 - Present
Court of Common Pleas Arbitrator, Court of Common Pleas
2016 - Present
Trial Attorney, The Law Offices of Ben Datika, Esquire
2016 - Present
Trial Advocacy Consultant, The Law Offices of Ben Datika, Esquire
2016 - Present
Court-Appointed Trial Counsel Qualified, Court of Common Pleas
2015 - 2015
Summer Associate, Gambone & Associates
2015 - 2016
CLI, Montgomery County Court Of Common Pleas
2013 - 2016
Bar Exam Preparation Representative, Barbri
2011 - 2012
Judicial Associate, Magisterial District Court
2025 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar InstituteFaculty
2021 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2019 - Present
Montgomery Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeFederal Court Practice Committee Member
2019 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationBench-Bar Committee Member
2018 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Law Committee Member
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersRules of Court Committeeman
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersListserv Member
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationRegional Trial Coordinator
2018 - Present
Montgomery County American Inn of CourtMember
2018 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Law List Serv
2018 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Rules of Court Committee Member
2017 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Bucks County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
Bucks County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Bucks County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section Member
2017 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Mock Trial AssociationTrial Coach and Member
2017 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Drexel Law AlumniMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Arcadia University Alumni AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Criminal Law Society – Kline School of LawMember
2013 - 2016
Oral Advocacy Society – Kline School of LawMember
2013 - 2016
American Constitution Society – Kline School of LawMember
2009 - 2013
Arcadia Pre-Law AssociationPresident & Founder
All Charges Dropped. Client was arrested after the Pennsylvania State Police recovered nearly 165 pounds of cocaine from my client's 18-Wheeler. After aggressively fighting for my client, all charges were dropped and my client was released.
After aggressively fighting for my client, the Judge dismissed all charges at the preliminary hearing level and ordered that my client be released the same day.
Defense Motion to Dismiss all charges was granted by the Judge. After aggressively fighting the case, all charges were dismissed, allowing my client to avoid the mandatory 60-90 day sentence of incarceration and one year suspension.
Dismissal of all charges after strategically and aggressively fighting the case during the preliminary hearing.
Successfully achieved withdrawal of charge and no period of incarceration.
Full Acquittal – Not Guilty Verdict on All Charges
Fought for lesser charges and successfully avoided any prison time.
Favorably resolved new charges and violation of probation cases at the Court of Common Pleas level, securing client's release significantly earlier than the probation officer's recommendation.
Assault charges were withdrawn and defendant released from custody by the Commonwealth.
Drug charges were fully withdrawn by the Commonwealth.
Case was dismissed of all charges by the Judge.
All assault charges were withdrawn by the Commonwealth
Dismissal of all charges after fighting aggressively for my client.
2016
JD – Juris Doctorate – Criminal Law Specialty
2013
BA – Business & Philosophy Double Major w/ Pre-Law Concentration
2025
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2023
Trial Advocacy
2023
Trial Advocacy Consulting
2020
Trial Advocacy
2019
Trial Advocacy
2019
Trial Advocacy
2018
2018
2018
Trial Advocacy
2018
2017
Trial Advocacy
2016
Civil Asset Forfeiture
2016
2016
Due Process and Firearms Rights
2014
Criminal Law Oral Argument
2025
2025
2023
2021
2018
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Top Contributor
Ben-Zion earned significant contribution points in 2025.
Can I apply for a license to carry in PA? Am I eligible for an expungements?
10 Mar 2019
What will happen?
08 Nov 2018
When your Probation officers violates you, what is the name of the offer she can make u instead of having a violation hearing?
15 Oct 2018