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About Ben-Zion

Skilled & Aggressive Trial Attorney Who FIGHTS for YOU! Call Now for Top Quality Representation!

 – Available 24/7 for Emergency Matters –  Direct Dial: 215-617-8342

Ben Datika is an energetic, aggressive, and skilled trial attorney with a genuine passion for protecting the Constitutional rights of his clients – 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 of Pennsylvania, specifically handling criminal cases and making the best of his clients' individual circumstances.  If you have an open case and want a premium grade law firm as well as top quality trial lawyer who will fight strongly to help you win or increase your chances of a favorable outcome as best as possible, then contact Mr. Datika.

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Ben Datika, Esquire – Trial Attorney & Counselor at Law

1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Penthouse – 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

      Montgomery County Office

      One East Airy Street
      Norristown, PA, 19401

      Chester County Office

      600 Eagleview Boulevard
      Suite 300
      Exton, PA, 19341

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      PAActive201603/26/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers70
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Client Champion Silver AwardMartindale-Hubbell®2020
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2020
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2019
      "10 out of 10" Rating, Top Attorney AwardAvvo2018
      Superb Lawyer RatingAvvo2018
      Top Attorney AwardAvvo2018
      Certificate of AdmissionMontgomery County Court of Common Pleas2018
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
      Excellent Lawyer RatingAvvo2017
      Top Attorney AwardAvvo2017
      Top ContributorAvvo2017
      Pro Bono Service AwardMontgomery County2016
      Kline Law ScholarshipDrexel University Kline School of Law2016
      Dean's List AwardThomas R. Kline School of Law2016
      Certificate of Service AwardMontgomery County2015
      Legal ScholarshipDrexel University Kline School of Law2015
      Voted Most Effective Oral ArgumentCriminal Law – Thomas R. Kline School of Law2014
      Dean's List AwardArcadia University2013
      Winning Mock Trial PresentationArcadia Pre-Law Association2012
      Strongest Oral Argument AwardConstitutional Law Judges Panel2012
      Best Performance in Constitutional Law AwardArcadia University2011
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Court of Common Pleas ArbitratorCourt of Common Pleas2018 - Present
      Trial Advocacy Lecturer & CoachPrivate University2017 - Present
      Court-Appointed Counsel QualifiedCourt of Common Pleas2017 - Present
      Trial AttorneyPrivate Practice2016 - Present
      Summer AssociateGambone & Associates2015 - 2015
      CLIMontgomery County Court Of Common Pleas2015 - 2016
      Bar Exam Preparation RepresentativeBarbri2013 - 2016
      Judicial AssociateMagisterial District Court2011 - 2012
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Montgomery Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeFederal Court Practice Committee Member2019 - Present
      Montgomery Bar AssociationBench-Bar Committee Member2019 - Present
      Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersRules of Court Committeeman2018 - Present
      Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersListserv Member2018 - Present
      Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2018 - Present
      Pennsylvania Bar AssociationRegional Trial Coordinator2018 - Present
      Montgomery County American Inn of CourtMember2018 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Law List Serv2018 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Rules of Court Committee Member2018 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationCriminal Law Committee Member2018 - Present
      Delaware County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section Member2017 - Present
      American Mock Trial AssociationTrial Coach and Member2017 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember2017 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
      Bucks County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeMember2017 - Present
      Bucks County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
      Bucks County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember2017 - Present
      Drexel Law AlumniMember2016 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Arcadia University Alumni AssociationMember2012 - Present
      Criminal Law Society – Kline School of LawMember2013 - 2016
      American Constitution Society – Kline School of LawMember2013 - 2016
      Oral Advocacy Society – Kline School of LawMember2013 - 2016
      Arcadia Pre-Law AssociationPresident & Founder2009 - 2013
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationMontgomery County Bar Association Criminal Defense Committee Listserv2018
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationMontgomery County Bar Association Rules of Criminal Court Listserv2018
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationMontgomery County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Listserv2018
      The Times HeraldNorristown Trial2018
      Montgomery News – North Penn LifeMontgomery County Sentencing2017
      Thomas R. Kline School of LawFederal Criminal Law - Civil Asset Forfeiture2016
      Thomas R. Kline School of LawAn Explanation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act2016
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Thomas R. Kline School of LawJD – Juris Doctor – Criminal Law Specialty2016
      Arcadia UniversityBA – Double Major with Pre-Law Concentration2013
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Pennsylvania Bar AssociationTrial Advocacy2019
      Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery CountyYoung Lawyers Section of Montgomery County2018
      Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery CountyYoung Lawyers Section of Montgomery County2018
      American Mock Trial AssociationTrial Advocacy Competition2018
      "Essential Characteristics of Winning Trial Attorneys"Trial Advocacy2017
      Federal Criminal LawCivil Asset Forfeiture2016
      BarbriBar Exam Preparation2016
      Advanced Constitutional LawDue Process and Firearms Rights2016
      Criminal LawCriminal Law Oral Argument2014
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Possession With Intent to Deliver Case – PennsylvaniaAll 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.
      Felony and Misdemeanor Assault-Related Case in Montgomery County, PAAfter 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.
      Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Montgomery County, PADefense 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.
      Assault Charges Case in Montgomery County, PADismissal of all charges after strategically and aggressively fighting the case during the preliminary hearing.
      Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Delaware County, PASuccessfully achieved withdrawal of charge and no period of incarceration.
      Trial in Philadelphia CountyFull Acquittal – Not Guilty Verdict on All Charges
      Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Montgomery County, PAFought for lesser charges and successfully avoided any prison time.
      Violation of Probation in Montgomery County, PAFavorably 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 Case in Montgomery County, PAAssault charges were withdrawn and defendant released from custody by the Commonwealth.
      Drug Possession Case in Montgomery County, PADrug charges were fully withdrawn by the Commonwealth.
      Firearms Case in Montgomery County, PACase was dismissed of all charges by the Judge.
      Assault Charges Case in Montgomery County, PAAll assault charges were withdrawn by the Commonwealth
      Felony Forgery Case in Montgomery County, PADismissal of all charges after fighting aggressively for my client.

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      Couldn't ask for a more thorough counselor!!!

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      From the very first phone call I felt confident that this attorney was more than that. His ability to convey very specific and concise strategies to overcome any obstacle - and which mine were many lol - elevated my confidence and this gentleman exponentially! Mr. Datika listens attentively to all the facts of your circumstance and gives you the sense that you are the only client that he has - that's how hard he works! Almost like he started to practice law just to represent you. Again, I will reiterate it doesn't matter what the circumstance was and in my case I have criminal and civil issues and Mr. Datika operated smoothly transitioning from one issue to the other and it felt like he could do it in his sleep. If a counselor is ever needed in any matter from small to big civil or Criminal Ben is the only route I would recommend. Ben is more than an attorney he's a super human being and intelligent negotiator and a brilliant strategist. I'm writing him and 11 out of 5 stars!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Save your worries , don’t even panic

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      What can I even say about Mr.Dakita ? MONEY WELL SPENT. I’m from nyc and I was out there just joining my friend to go register a car. Long story short we got pulled over I gave em a false name I thought nothing of it , we’ll be on our way. I had 8 grams of marijuana individually packed in two different ways in a zip lock bag (not a big deal in nyc ) they’ll let Give it right bck laugh at you but they classify that as (controlled substance) out there in these common wealth states & give you 5 different charges for that. I was worried it had me very upset for a while. what can I say, I feel a lot of weight of my shoulder now. less than a year later, a month would of made a year but everything was resolved and I got the best outcome I could ask for .I feel like I dodged a big bullet and it don’t hurt to say it again MONEY WELL SPENT . So take care of Mr.Dakita and his law firm save your worries . They’ll take care of you he’s one hell of a dude With great tactics and great negotiation skills follow his lead he’ll take care you .
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Premium Trial Attorney

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      Mr. Datika accepted my case and gave me the best premium representation I could’ve asked for for my case. He helped me not just by representing me the best way as my family friends brag to me he does, but he also helped me by making the court process as painless for me as is possible. It felt good being in the courtroom with him the way everyone in the courtroom knows and respects this gentleman. He he is a real gentleman and treats his clients with real respect. You get what you pay for and much more with Mr. Datika. Grazie, Mr. Datika to you and your law firm.
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      Ben was very helpful in answering all of my questions. He was patient and thorough explaining the process that I would be going through.
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      satisfied

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      Incredibly helpful!! Mr. Datika got me the best possible outcome. Was looking at 2 years and got away with 90 days probation. Mr. Datika pulled some strings stay blessed fam!!!!!
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      From 1 to 100 Mr. Datika is a 1000

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      I was charged with a Felony 1 and other similar charges. Mr. Datika got all of my charges dismissed. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and affordable. Truly blessed!
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      Fast, professional, problem solver

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      Long story short my past was catching up with me. I finally matured and grew up and was ready to face it. But not without help. That's where ben came in. I was concerned cause my case was in PA and I live in FL, I also have bad health issues and I had a bench warrant I had to turn myself in for. I Express my concerns to ben, I let him know that I needed him to convince the court that I can not come to PA because I'm hi risk for covid. Within a 3 day time frame ben (for a very reasonable price) made my court date. Convinced the judge I couldnt be there because of my health. He got the court date and appeared for me. He got my bench warrant dropped with ease. Within 3 days it was done and over. I highly recommend him. He is quick and problem solver and straight to the point. And he didnt seem shady like other lawyers. Thanks ben! I'm a free woman!
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      Great Lawyer - Hire him now!

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      I retained Mr. Datika (Ben) for my case and it was the best decision I could have made. He achieved the best and most desired outcome for me! Ben made me feel like my case was personal to him and fought hard for me. Ben was very professional for the entirety of my case, always making sure I understood what was going on with my case, answering all my questions, returning phone calls promptly and showing on time for meetings. I would not hesitate to retain his services again in the future and would recommend Ben to anyone who has a need for his services. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Ben!
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      FIRST Class Service. Period.

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      Thank you, Mr. Datika, for all that you have done for me and the dismissal of my case. I want to let everyone know how very impressed and fully satisfied I am with your first class services. You went above and beyond for me and my case to get all of my charges dropped and saved my law enforcement career for me. Mr. Datika TRULY cares for his clients lives and I could see is obviously respected by everyone in the courts including the judge, the police, the DA, his peers, everyone. I cannot thank you enough for believing in me and fighting for me to have a second chance. It was a hard case and Mr. Datika fought for me so mightily and with such clever tactics that I know any other approach by any other lawyer would not have gotten such a PERFECT outcome. I have dealt with countless lawyers in my line of work and Mr. Datika is a gem who I was lucky to have represent me. THANK YOU MR. DATIKA!
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      A highly recommended criminal defense attorney

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      Ben has assisted me with and represented me in various legal matters over the years. Prior to meeting him, I did have experience with other attorneys but no one has been as thorough and as responsive as he has been. Very well poised in trial & a rising star in his area of expertise; criminal law. If you're looking for a good criminal defense attorney, there are plenty out there. But if you're looking for excellence in the court room, go with Ben, there's no better choice.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Attorney Datika is an aggressive zealous advocate of his clients rights and will fight like a lion to win your charge. I endorse him.

      Jon Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      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.

      Zachary Wall

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Pete Singh

      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Datika is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients.

      Beshoy Shehata, Appeals Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. This is an attorney who takes the time to care about clients and answer questions with patience and knowledge.

      Rahul Aggarwal

      An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

      H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Attorney Datika is an aggressive zealous advocate of his clients rights and will fight like a lion to win your charge. I endorse him.

      Lorenzo Napolitano, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Asi Jackson, Constitutional Attorney on Mar 3, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Thomas Moens

      I have read many of the answers provided by Mr. Datika on Avvo, and they demonstrate that not only is he knowledgeable and insightful, but he cares about his clients and will work hard to help them achieve their goals.

      Benjamin Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Arnold Bottalico, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Steve McCann, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Charles Upton, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Temani Adams

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Kevin Neiman, Constitutional Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Macarena Santos, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Elena Denevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jon Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      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.

      Jonathan Bakhsheshian, Litigation Attorney on Jul 7, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

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