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Ben-Zion Datika
- Norristown, PA
- Licensed for 3 years
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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 top quality 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.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 70%
3 years
- DUI and DWI: 15%
3 years
- Expungement: 1%
3 years
- Violent crime: 1%
3 years
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 1%
3 years
- Appeals: 1%
3 years
- Personal injury: 1%
3 years
- Real estate: 1%
2 years
- Child custody: 1%
2 years
- Lawsuits and disputes: 1%
3 years
- Arbitration: 1%
2 years
- Family: 1%
2 years
- Sex crime: 1%
3 years
- Litigation: 1%
3 years
- Juvenile law: 1%
3 years
- Constitutional: 1%
3 years
- White collar crime: 1%
3 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Ben Datika, Esquire
One East Airy Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Penthouse
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 2016 | 11/17/2019 |
| Legal answers | 70 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
| "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 | 2018 |
| Top Attorney Award | Avvo | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent Lawyer Rating | Avvo | 2017 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2017 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | Montgomery County | 2016 |
| Dean's List Award | Thomas R. Kline School of Law | 2016 |
| Kline Law Scholarship | Drexel University Kline School of Law | 2016 |
| Certificate of Service Award | Montgomery County | 2015 |
| Legal Scholarship | Drexel University Kline School of Law | 2015 |
| Voted Most Effective Oral Argument | Criminal Law – Thomas R. Kline School of Law | 2014 |
| Dean's List Award | Arcadia University | 2013 |
| Winning Mock Trial Presentation | Arcadia Pre-Law Association | 2012 |
| Strongest Oral Argument Award | Constitutional Law Judges Panel | 2012 |
| Best Performance in Constitutional Law Award | Arcadia University | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court of Common Pleas Arbitrator | Court of Common Pleas | 2018 - Present |
| Trial Advocacy Lecturer & Coach | Private University | 2017 - Present |
| Court-Appointed Counsel Qualified | Court of Common Pleas | 2017 - Present |
| Trial Attorney | Private Practice | 2016 - Present |
| Summer Associate | Gambone & Associates | 2015 - 2015 |
| CLI | Montgomery County Court Of Common Pleas | 2015 - 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Exam Preparation Representative | Barbri | 2013 - 2016 |
| Judicial Associate | Magisterial District Court | 2011 - 2012 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bar Association, Diversity Committee | Federal Court Practice Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
| Montgomery Bar Association | Bench-Bar Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Rules of Court Committeeman | 2018 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Listserv Member | 2018 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Regional Trial Coordinator | 2018 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County American Inn of Court | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Criminal Law List Serv | 2018 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Criminal Rules of Court Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Criminal Law Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
| Delaware County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Young Lawyers Section Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Mock Trial Association | Trial Coach and Member | 2017 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Bucks County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Bucks County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Bucks County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Drexel Law Alumni | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Philadelphia Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Arcadia University Alumni Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Criminal Law Society – Kline School of Law | Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| American Constitution Society – Kline School of Law | Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Oral Advocacy Society – Kline School of Law | Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Arcadia Pre-Law Association | President & Founder | 2009 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Montgomery County Bar Association Criminal Defense Committee Listserv | 2018 |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Montgomery County Bar Association Rules of Criminal Court Listserv | 2018 |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Montgomery County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Listserv | 2018 |
| The Times Herald | Norristown Trial | 2018 |
| Montgomery News – North Penn Life | Montgomery County Sentencing | 2017 |
| Thomas R. Kline School of Law | Federal Criminal Law - Civil Asset Forfeiture | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas R. Kline School of Law | An Explanation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas R. Kline School of Law | JD – Juris Doctor – Criminal Law Specialty | 2016 |
| Arcadia University | BA – Double Major with Pre-Law Concentration | 2013 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Trial Advocacy | 2019 |
| Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery County | Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery County | 2018 |
| Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery County | Young Lawyers Section of Montgomery County | 2018 |
| American Mock Trial Association | Trial Advocacy Competition | 2018 |
| "Essential Characteristics of Winning Trial Attorneys" | Trial Advocacy | 2017 |
| Federal Criminal Law | Civil Asset Forfeiture | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbri | Bar Exam Preparation | 2016 |
| Advanced Constitutional Law | Due Process and Firearms Rights | 2016 |
| Criminal Law | Criminal Law Oral Argument | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Possession With Intent to Deliver Case – Pennsylvania | 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. |
| Felony and Misdemeanor Assault-Related Case in Montgomery County, PA | 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. |
| Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Montgomery County, PA | 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. |
| Assault Charges Case in Montgomery County, PA | Dismissal of all charges after strategically and aggressively fighting the case during the preliminary hearing. |
| Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Delaware County, PA | Successfully achieved withdrawal of charge and no period of incarceration. |
| Trial in Philadelphia County | Full Acquittal – Not Guilty Verdict on All Charges |
|---|---|
| Driving Under Suspension–DUI-Related Case in Montgomery County, PA | Fought for lesser charges and successfully avoided any prison time. |
| Violation of Probation in Montgomery County, PA | 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 Case in Montgomery County, PA | Assault charges were withdrawn and defendant released from custody by the Commonwealth. |
| Drug Possession Case in Montgomery County, PA | Drug charges were fully withdrawn by the Commonwealth. |
| Firearms Case in Montgomery County, PA | Case was dismissed of all charges by the Judge. |
| Assault Charges Case in Montgomery County, PA | All assault charges were withdrawn by the Commonwealth |
| Felony Forgery Case in Montgomery County, PA | Dismissal of all charges after fighting aggressively for my client. |
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Attorney endorsements
(18)H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
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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, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 9, 2017
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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, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 19, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Pete Singh, Immigration 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.
Beshoy Shehata, Family 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.
Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate 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.
H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
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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
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I endorse this lawyer.
Asi Jackson, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2018
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Thomas Moens, Real estate 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.
Benjamin Goldman, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 24, 2017
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Arnold Bottalico, Foreclosure Attorney on Dec 24, 2017
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Steve McCann, Litigation Attorney on Dec 24, 2017
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Temani Adams, Federal crime Attorney on Dec 1, 2017
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Kevin Neiman, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
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Macarena Santos, Immigration Attorney on Nov 10, 2017
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Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
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Jon Fox, DUI and DWI 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
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