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James Scott Benjamin
About James
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
46 years | 3,500 cases
Constitutional
25%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Scott Benjamin
1 Financial Plz Ste 1615, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333940005
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James Scott Benjamin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Mr. Benjamin on several matters involving my immigration clients. He is an extremely talented attorney whose devotion to his clients is unparalleled. I highly recommend his services."
"I've practiced criminal law in South Florida since 1988 and I know Mr. James Benjamin. He is truly outstanding, a brilliant trial lawyer and a tireless advocate for his clients."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. As his brother , I know Jamie to be honest and hard working, as a lawyer who has referred cases to him for over 30 years, I know him to be highly knowledgeable , a fierce advocate and a great lawyer ."
"Over the past 15 years I have had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Benjamin on many complex state and federal criminal cases. Mr. Benjamin always treats his clients with dignity and respect while aggressively advocating for justice. Mr. Benjamin is a seasoned trial lawyer who garners respect in the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer. In my experience with Jamie he has been Ethical, Knowledgable and Professional. I have known Jamie for over 15 years. He leaves no stone unturned. I have had the pleasure of serving under him when he was President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and have had the pleasure of co-counseling a case with him. If Jamie is on the opposite side of you, watch out! I have seen what he can do in a courtroom and he is an advocate. Eric Tolin Schwartzreich"
Eric Schwartzreich
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Florida SuperLawyers, Law and Politics Publications
2005
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
1999
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Work Experience
1984 - 2015
Partner, Benjamin, Aaronson, Edinger and Patanzo
1983 - 1984
Prosecuting Attorney Felony Division, Florida State Attorney's Office
1982 - 1983
Cheif , Special Obscenity Prosecution Division, Florida State Attorney's Office
1980 - 1984
assistant state attorney, state attorney office
Associations
2005 - Present
First Amendment Lawyers AssociationChairman Emeritus
1986 - Present
The Florida BarMember
United States Supreme Court
2014 - 2014
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2010 - 2011
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersTreasurer
2009 - 2010
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSecretary
2004 - 2005
First Amendment Lawyers AssociationPresident
2003 - 2003
First Amendment Lawyers Association1st Vice President
2002 - 2002
First Amendment Lawyers Association2nd Vice President
2001 - 2001
First Amendment Lawyers AssociationNational Treasurer
2000 - 2000
First Amendment Lawyers AssociationNational Secretary
1998 - 1999
Broward Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1998 - 2014
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
1997 - 1998
Broward Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
Education
1979
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
law
1976
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
first amendment lawyers association conference
Obscenit
2010
First Amendment Lawyers Association Bi-Annual Conference
Honest Services Fraud United States Supreme Court
2008
FACDL Pensacola Chapter CLE
Constitutional-RICO
2007
Gentleman's Club Owners Expo
Government Tactics against your club
Publications
2010
florida second district court of appeal
amicus curiae brief of the ACLU
2009
University of Miami Law Review
the first amendment in chaos