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Ben-Zion Datika

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About Ben-Zion

Ben Datika, Esquire 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 throughout Pennsylvania – specifically handling courtroom and trial representation, while 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
      PAActive201610/01/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers70
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell®2022
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2021
      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
      Excellent Lawyer RatingAvvo2017
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
      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
      National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member2021 - Present
      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
      American Mock Trial AssociationTrial Coach and Member2017 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section Member2017 - Present
      Delaware County Bar AssociationMember2017 - 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.
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      Couldn't ask for a more thorough counselor!!!

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      Save your worries , don’t even panic

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      Great laywer

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      Extremely Professional and Kind!

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      Thorough, Responsive and out for your best interest

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      Great Lawyer

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      The Real Deal

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      Excellent and fast

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      Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

      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.

      Lawyer Jon D. Fox

      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.

      Lawyer Zachary Robert Wall

      Zachary Wall, Unknown Attorney on Dec 19, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Pete Singh

      Pete Singh, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Datika is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients.

      Lawyer Beshoy F. Shehata

      Beshoy Shehata, Appeals Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer. This is an attorney who takes the time to care about clients and answer questions with patience and knowledge.

      Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

      Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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      An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

      Lawyer Lorenzo Napolitano

      Lorenzo Napolitano, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
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      Lawyer Asi Botwe Jackson

      Asi Jackson, Constitutional Attorney on Mar 3, 2018
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      Lawyer Thomas O. Moens

      Thomas Moens, Unknown Attorney on Dec 28, 2017
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      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.

      Lawyer Benjamin Goldman

      Benjamin Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      Lawyer Arnold Michael Bottalico

      Arnold Bottalico, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      Lawyer Steve E. McCann

      Steve McCann, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2017
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      Lawyer Kevin Scott Neiman

      Kevin Neiman, Constitutional Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
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      Lawyer Macarena Francisca Santos

      Macarena Santos, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2017
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      Elena Denevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
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