David B. Benowitz

I was originally overwhelmed when I was charged with a DUI since it was my first time. I had heard that David Benowitz was one of the best attorneys in DC. I called and we set an appointment for the next day and after speaking with him I was very comfortable with the background he had and the knowled...ge he displayed to me. I felt comfortable enough to retain him the same day. He provided me his cell phone and we were in constant communication. I was also very pleased with the flexibility of the payment plan I was offered. I was unable to make the original court date so Mr. Benowitz was able to get me a continuance. Today I walked into court knowing very well what to expect and was able to get a result that protected my career. I would definitely recommend Mr. Benowitz to anyone in a similar situation.

As a highly regarded person in Washington, DC, I was faced with a very serious sexual assault accusation that was eventually dismissed by a grand jury. Due to the nature of the accusation, I met with a number of law firms, including the firm that I used for years. Initially, I hired the firm I had ...used previously for business because they had a large criminal defense practice in Maryland and DC. The woman I hired was a high profile former prosecutor. Dissatisfied with her work, I discussed the case with a friend who recommended that I speak David. Within minutes after meeting with David, I called and dismissed my previous law firm. They just didn't grasp my feelings or understand my case (they didn't really listen to me). They only cared about retainer fees and providing information to a paralegal. David provided me with a very good understanding of the process so that I could close my eyes and sleep at night. The horror of being wrongly accused of any heinous act eats away at you. And, David acted more as a friend than a lawyer. He is trustworthy and dependable. As my friends were pulled in front of a grand jury to testify. David helped me to remain calm and collected. In the end, I was never arrested or charged as the allegations proved completely false. In any regard, I would never hire anyone else but David to represent me in DC. Thank you David.

I was charged with Carrying a Pistol Without a License and Felony Possession of a Firearm. The charges said that I knew the weapon was in the car, but that absolutely untrue. I tried to tell the police the truth but they wouldn't listen to me or believe my story. I was facing the possibility of a m...ajor punishment. I met David while I was held for pre-trial and met with as soon as was released. I thought David was very professional, knowledgeable and competent. As the case proceeded, he would call me whenever he got new information or research to let me know where we stood. I was going to have to stay around to wait for a trial, but David managed to get the trial date converted to status hearing, allowing me to go home to wait for the case to be handled.. Eventually, the government dismissed the charges. When he first told me, I was absolutely ecstatic. David never let down his professionalism and never gave up.

David Benowitz handled my case with skill and craft. I was in serious trouble for a small mistake. As is typical, the MPD charged me with the most serious offense possible(even with all evidence to the contrary). David talked to the government and got my charges corrected. He maneuvered the system... and guided me to a resolution that was much better than I had ever hoped. He is definitely trustworthy and has great patience. I was a scared mess. He took the time to handle my case well and explained things along the way making a horrible experience much more bearable.

I was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, as well as possession of cocaine. Dave was the first paid lawyer I ever retained. I had used public defender's for a few cases in the past, and I have never been so glad to invest money in a lawyer as I was when I hired Dave. His fees w...ere great. He worked with a payment plan to make sure I could afford to retain him. We had a pretty great case on our hands, but it was by no means a piece of cake. Dave left the prosecutor and the police officers who were witnesses against me absolutely stunned. He easily found key evidence early on that played a huge role in my case. It was amazing to see how exactly what he saw in my case in the beginning was exactly the important points brought up in trial. He definitely has talent. They never knew what hit them. He was my pittbull in the courtroom. He's extremely open minded, willing to listen to my input but also gets the job done. He patiently worked with me through all my questions. And the result? "Not Guilty"!