Benjamin Black Alper

Benjamin Black Alper

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime

1447 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 455, Atlanta, GA

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Alper Legal, P.C. is a full-service Criminal Defense Law Firm defending felony charges ranging from Federal white collar crimes to Georgia State charges.

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Federal Crime 30%

Benjamin Alper has spent over a decade defending clients charged with complex federal charges including white collar cases, drug cases, computer crime cases, child pornography cases, and firearms cases.

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Sex Crime 10%

For over a decade, Benjamin Alper has successfully represented clients charged with various sexual crimes including rape, child molestation, child pornography, child enticement, and aggravated sexual battery.

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White Collar Crime 10%

For over a decade, Benjamin Alper has successfully represented clients accused of white collar offenses in both State and Federal Court.

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

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Alper Legal, P.C.

1447 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 455, Atlanta, GA, 30309

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Benjamin Black Alper's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 56 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Fraud and Tax Evasion

  “HOWARD WEINTRAUB AND BENJAMIN ALPER ARE FANTASTIC CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS   I have been charged in two Georgia Superior Courts with felony fraud prosecutions. I retained The Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, P.C. and the firm's team of accomplished Atlanta criminal defense lawyers Howa...rd Jarrett Weintraub and Benjamin Black Alper. As to my felony prosecution of income tax evasion, my attorneys convinced the prosecutor to dismiss my case! As to my other fraud case, that case is still ongoing but I know that I am in the best hands I can ever have prayed for. These attorneys are very compassionate, are always available to discuss my two cases (now the remaining one case) with my parents and me, and are completely dedicated to do their very best for their clients. If you need great criminal defense lawyers I strongly urge you to hire Howard

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

“HOWARD JARRETT WEINTRAUB AND BENJAMIN BLACK ALPER SAVED ME FROM A LONG PRISON SENTENCE!

A few years ago I was in dire financial straits and made terrible decision to defraud my employer of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Having never been in trouble previously, I now found myself being prosecuted by the State of Georgia Attorney General’s Office. Luckily, while I was in jail, ...my mother contacted The Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, P.C. and attorneys Howard Weintraub and Benjamin Alper. As soon as they were on the case, they came out to see me and worked quickly to get me out of jail on bond. I reviewed online similar cases to my own and realized that similar defendants were getting as much as 15 years in prison for the same type of crimes that I was charged with. Howard and Ben worked tirelessly to review all of the evidence in my case and keep me informed as to what was going on. After long and repeated negotiations with the Assistant Attorney General prosecuting my case, Howard and Ben were able to get me a sentence of only 4 years in prison. They even convinced the Judge to let me stay out of jail FOR A WHOLE YEAR before serving my sentence so that I could take care of my children. I couldn’t believe it! I am so grateful to Howard and Ben! They are two amazing attorneys that will go the extra mile to help out their clients.”

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

THE TEAM OF ATTORNEYS HOWARD JARRETT WEINTRAUB AND BENJAMIN BLACK ALPER SAVED MY LIFE

Attorneys Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Benjamin Black Alper saved my life. In 2012, I had made a terribly stupid decision with another person to distribute kilograms of cocaine. Before this extremely foolish decision I had never been in trouble. In fact, the only violation I had ever done was runn...ing a stop sign. At the time I decided to distribute cocaine I was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mailman. The way the cocaine was to be transported to Georgia was to have my drug trafficking partner ship the cocaine from California in packages addressed to fictiously named persons at genuine home addresses on my mail route. The plan was that I would see the packages in my mail delivery bin and I would retrieve the packages before I left the post office building for my daily delivery of the mail and I would at the end of my work shift hand deliver the packages to the other person in Georgia. In 2012 I was arrested by federal law enforcement officials. Somehow my grandmother through her prayers to God, guided me to Attorney Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Attorney Benjamin Black Alper. When I first met with Attorneys Weintraub and Alper, part of our discussion included my attorneys advising me that under the United States Sentencing Guidelines and the criminal federal drug statutes I was looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 months and a possible maximum sentence of 97 months. Under the brilliant and vigorously fought representation by Attorney Weintraub and Attorney Alper, where my attorneys won all three of their critically important objections to the Presentence Investigation Report, I was sentenced to just 12 months and 1 day in prison! This meant that I would serve no more than 10 months and 7 days of incarceration! If anyone had told me when I got arrested that instead of a maximum of 97 months Attorneys Weintraub and Alper would get me a sentence of only 10 months and 7 days I would think they were out of their mind. Now, I am telling anyone who needs a great criminal defense team that if you are charged with any federal or state criminal offense you must hire Attorney Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Attorney Benjamin Black Alper. They are miracle workers who really saved my life and I am confident they would do the same for anyone else facing a criminal prosecution. Thank you Howard and Ben! God bless the both of you!

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI

First Offense DUI

I remain delighted to have had Mr. Weintraub and Mr. Alper represent me in my DUI case. Not only are they both clever and caring, I deeply admire them for their candidness. These two were a breeze work with. They are communicative, dependable, and each possesses the ability to put anyone at ease duri...ng the most taxing of times. From the start, they spent an immeasurable amount of time and effort on my case and offered me nothing short of the best advice for a person in my position: advice of which would later make a great impression on the judge and offer me the best possible outcome, given the circumstances. I am grateful I chose them to perform on my behalf and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by Chad | November 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Awesome in and out of courtroom

When you first meet been your first impression will be wow he looks young. Don't cast judgement until you read this. I currently have a federal case that has been going on since 2009. I just recently had a two day hearing where Ben took the lead role in attacking the prosecutors expert witness as w...ell as their theory. Not only did Ben meet my expectations but he truly exceeded them. He was very organized, methodical and absolutely NOT intimidated by the Government or their expert witnesses. In Layman's terms Ben was like a Lion in a cat fight ferocious. His calmness and precision timing of questions is something of beauty unless your on the other end. Ben not only is a awesome trial lawyer but he is also a genuine person who listens and cares about you as a human. I never have once felt like Ben has just given me Lip service, he always has been honest straight forward and concerned. When you hire Ben you gain more than a great Lawyer, you also gain a friend who truly cares about your case as well as you and your family. Bottom line is I am proud Ben is my lawyer and was extremely proud I could call him my lawyer when we were in the courtroom. I would recommend anyone who wants the best of the best lawyers to hire him, you will not regret it.

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Benjamin Black Alper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Nullman Eban

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is an incredibly talented and hardworking attorney. I would certainly recommend him if you are in need of a lawyer in the Atlanta area."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Jarzmik

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a prosecutor, I worked a case with Ben as opposing counsel that was challenging for both of us. He handled the case intelligently, professionally, and was a great advocate for his client. It says a lot about Ben that Howard Weintraub, a renowned criminal defense attorney, promoted Ben from Associate to Partner. I endorse Ben Alper!"

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David Glustrom

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is evident that Mr. Alper has experience beyond his years as a criminal defense attorney. I have worked with Mr. Alper on a matter and also seen him conduct a hearing in court. Both times his clients received excellent results. I would not hesitate hiring Mr. Alper should I ever find myself in a legal tangle."

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Carrie Hackett

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have no hesitation in endorsing Ben Alper for his diligent work in every specialty of criminal defense. Mr. Alper is the consummate professional. He is very knowledgable about the law, organized, and cares deeply about his clients. If you hire Mr. Alper you will be in very capable hands."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Howard Weintraub

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly and enthusiastically recommend Benjamin B. Alper whether it is for representation in a DUI case or a multidimensional intricate federal criminal trial. I have the pleasure and privilege of having Ben work with me as my criminal defense associate. Ben is gifted with exceptional writing skills and the capability of analyzing complex criminal matters that is found only in seasoned practicing attorneys! He has my upmost respect for his trial skills and tireless preparation for all his cases. Recently, Ben undertook detailed research in a federal criminal case, and wrote extremely persuasive objections to the Presentence Report, culminating in our client escaping a sure life sentence. I categorically declare that Ben is one of Atlanta’s rising stars in the criminal defense arena. Observing hundreds of lawyers throughout my career, I can assure readers of this endorsement, of Ben’s integrity, professionalism and zealous advocacy for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2013

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, Alper Legal, P.C.

2010 - 2019

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices Of Howard J. Weintraub

Associations

2016 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association CLE Committee

Board Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Law Committee

Member

Atlanta Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia v. Penny Blackmon

Indictment Dismissed

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Education

2009

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

United States Military Academy

Speaking Engagements

2012

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Law Committee CLE

Social Media Evidence in Criminal Cases: Obtaining Social Media Evidence and the Evidentiary Issues Associated With Its Admission

Languages

English

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