Steven David Benjamin

Steven David Benjamin

also known as Steven D. Benjamin

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Government

Richmond, VA

About Steven

Biography

Adjunct Professor of Law, Scientific Evidence, University of Richmond Law School, 1997-2004. Chief Justice's Advanced Indigent Defense Training Initiative, Chair (2005—); Virginia State Bar Professiona...

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven David Benjamin

Richmond, VA, 23218-2464

Benjamin & DesPortes, P.C.

1840 West Broad Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23220

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Steven David Benjamin's Reviews

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Posted by Mary | May 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Here is Who You are Looking For!

Integrity, Dedication, Knows the Law, Thorough,, and Doesn't use Paralegals are just a few of the other qualities I can think of for Steven Benjamin. How I wish we had used him for the trial instead of the super lawyer who doesn't even come close to this man's knowledge. I have never written a revi...ew before for a lawyer, but I feel everyone should know, He and Betty Layne Desportes are the Best in Richmond! We are grateful that Benjamin and Desportes were recommended to us. Just Sorry we didn't have them sooner. If you are like we were and never had to find a good lawyer before, Then this is YOUR TEAM! I highly recommend them. I truly believe had we known of them before, we would not be in the position of using the appeals process now.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

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"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity to hear Attorney Benjamin speak on the topic of advocating for indigent defense experts at a conference in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012. At the time, he was the president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. It was readily apparent in the course of his presentation that Attorney Benjamin is a proud, intelligent, aggressive, caring, and well-spoken advocate for his clients - rich and poor. He was inspiring, and at the same time practical. And, in the course of his time as NACDL president, his column in the organization's publication "The Champion" was a constant challenge to the practitioner to be better at what he or she did to better fight for and preserve his or her client's rights, liberties and freedom. I endorse Attorney Benjamin as a strong, experienced, and effective advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Benjamin & DesPortes, P.C.

Education

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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD

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