Benjamin Jordan Herbst

Benjamin Jordan Herbst

also known as Ben Herbst

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

400 East Pratt St., 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Defending clients in both state and federal court in charges ranging from murder to DUI and drug possession. Extensive jury trial experience with numerous felony and misdemeanor acquittals. Accepts state and federal cases in all Maryland jurisdictions including juvenile cases, and is available seven days a week for a free consultation. Jury trial experience in robbery, drug distribution, arson, assault, theft, DUI, murder, human trafficking, and numerous other offenses.

19 years | 2,000 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 15%

Representing clients in a Maryland jurisdictions including federal DUI citations received on the BW Parkway and other federally patrolled highways. Extensive experience representing out of state defendants and repeat offenders.

19 years | 250 cases

15%
Personal Injury 10%

Fighting big businesses insurance companies in all personal injury cases ranging from store and hotel slip and falls to car, truck, pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Will not settle for anything less than his clients deserve.

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Herbst Firm

400 East Pratt St., 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21202

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Benjamin Jordan Herbst's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rob | May 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

100% connected, and focused. THE attorney to go with!

My experience with The Herbst Firm has been outstanding. Professional, caring and importantly- always there for questions or guidance. Benjamin Herbst took the time to consult with me, at no charge, to listen to the details about my case. He looked up the criminal charges, and began to discus...s strategy. I engaged him as my attorney, immediately. Ben acted within 24 hours to delay the case until more information could be determined. He kept me informed every step of the way, and was so focused. He took my calls when I was worried. He advised me what to do in court. ( I had never been charged before ). On the day of the trial, I was so happy he was there. I saw other people with lawyers who never showed up, or those who had no representation. They did not have a good result. To be fair, there were other lawyers there -- NONE were as focused as Ben. Ben is a super-lawyer. My case involved casino purported trespass. With the help of Ben and The Herbst Firm team, my case was dismissed, and most importantly, expunged. If you have a legal issue -- be it small, Big or HUGE - go with the best. You DESERVE it.

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Benjamin Jordan Herbst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin O'Keefe

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Benjamin without hesitation. He is pragmatic and never backs down for his clients. He is not afraid to ask tough questions and is always direct and accessible to clients. We worked together on several cases and I have no hesitation recommending him to anyone in need of his services."

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Shimon Kafka

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Glassman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ben is a competitor. Whether it is in a courtroom, on a football field, a basketball Court or playing scrabble, the guy does not like to lose. He is gamer that rises to the occasion and brings the fight to the opposition. If you want a guy that will fight hard who refuses to back down then Ben is your guy."

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Tony Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben and I worked together for several years as Assistant Public Defenders. He is highly intelligent, prepared, and an outstanding trial attorney."

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Shimon Kafka

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin O'Keefe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tony Bennett

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Glassman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Attorney, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, The Herbst Firm

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Dell & Schaefer

2007 - 2010

Public Defender, Broward County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. QS

Plea to misdemeanor 2nd degree assault, time served

State v. S.S.

Acquitted of all charges at jury trial

State v. T.T.

Not guilty all counts at jury trial

State v. T.C.

Not guilty all counts at jury trial

State v. M.P.

Nolle Pros. at trial date.

State v. G.W.

Case placed on STET.

State v. D.B.

Plea to one count of misdemeanor handgun possession and sentenced to unsupervised probation with PBJ.

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Education

2007

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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