Marcel Sergio Benavides

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Marcel Sergio Benavides

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Royal Oak, MI
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

3321 rochester road, Royal Oak, MI

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About Marcel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

Police Brutality, Excessive Force, False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution, Wrongful Conviction, Reverse Convicton

27 years

50%
Criminal Defense 50%

Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Capital Offenses, Drunk Driving, Felony Firearm, Home Invasion, Controlled Substance, Narcotic Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Assault, Battery, Uttering and Publising

27 years

50%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Marcel Benavides Law Office

3321 rochester road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073

benavideslaw.net

Online Presence

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Marcel Sergio Benavides's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dan and Meagan Randall | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Definition of Amazing

We were referred to Marcel, with no idea how everything would work out. With the situation being a felony charge DUI, looking at 1-7 years, we knew we could only trust the best. The first day we were in his office, he wanted us to calm down and really look at the situation at hand. He encouraged cont...inued sobriety, and a new way of life. Not only did we trust him, we knew he cared. He never promised anything, only to do his very best, and that ment so much more. Not only was our family now dealing with this, we also lost a very close family member to a long battle with cancer. Marcel always told us "I've got this, focus on your sobriety and family durning this time". Our family wouldn't be where it is today without him. 30 days later, our family can start to move up and on. Anyone who needs an honest opion, needs to see Marcel Benavides.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Bad choice Great Outcome

Sometimes when life happens it really happens. My husband was included in a Auto Accident while under the influence of alcohol. The accident involved another driver thank God the other driver nor him was seriously injured nor killed. However he revived a OWI charge which gave very serious consequence...s. Speaking with several lawyers we went with Marcel because he made us feel very comfortable and he was confident to get us the best outcome possible. We choose him after one sit down. Thank the Lord my husband did not receive any jail time. He is a good man that made a bad decision when life got the best him. He is now a better man and father and has been sober since it all started. I thank Marcel from the bottom of my heart. He answered each time we called, he told us the process from the beginning to the end. He gave us pointers and tips on how to get through this. He had our back! He worked with us with the financial aspect. He came to us highly recommended and he stands by it all!

Posted by Ian | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer; Money well spent.

Marcel Benavides was highly recommended to me by a family member after i had gotten a DUI and possession of marijuana charge. My BAC was over twice the legal limit which means i was facing a "Super Drunk" in which case the consequences are more severe. Mr. Benavides was the perfect person to represen...t my case and worked to ensure that i didn't get any time in jail and also got the super drunk charge lowered to an operating while intoxicated which saved myself a lot of money, time, and consequences. Probation time was lowered, as well as court costs and amount of time i would have to test for alcohol; along with the fact that the possession charge will not remain on my public record. Overall very fair priced, helpful, and dependable lawyer. Incredible pleased with the results of my case thanks to the outstanding work of Mr. Benavides. I would highly recommend Marcel Benavides to anyone in need of a lawyer that will go above and beyond expectations.

Posted by Jake | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

3 felonies when I found Marcel, Came out with nothing on my record

I was recommended to Marcel from a good friend of mine. I was skeptical at how any lawyer was going to be able to help me out in my case. But Marcel started off very optimistic and confident with my case telling me that there was even a chance it could be thrown out in court. So right from the start ...I had faith and trusted his advice. As court dates got moved and changed I kept getting more and more nervous but Marcel stayed cool calm and collected and I was looking at 10 yr felony. Marcel got me down to 6 months probation and the YTA act so that I would come out of this with nothing on my record. 4 months after sentencing I am walking a free man today with no felony to drag me down. Marcel knows his law! He is a smart confident Lawyer and you will not regret choosing him.

Posted by Mike | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding, worth every penny

Two misdemeanors, handled professionally and honestly. I don't know what would have happened were it not for Marcel in the tough Rochester jurisdiction. I am VERY happy with the results.

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Marcel Sergio Benavides's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randy Babi

Civil rights lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great guy and a phenomenal Attorney. I refer civil rights clients his way because I trust Marcel."

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Matthew Kolodziejski

Unknown lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marcel is an outstanding lawyer. I have worked with him on several cases over the years. His courtroom skills and extensive knowledge of criminal defense and civil rights law are impressive. Marcel is well-respected in the legal community by judges and lawyers alike, and is always determined to obtain the best result for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation."

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Steven Schwartz

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marcel is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. He has taken the skills he learned while being an assistant prosecuting attorney and become one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in the Detroit area. I have worked with Marcel for 7 years. He is honest, caring, capable and professional. I will continue to confidently refer cases to Marcel. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Kolodziejski

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Steven Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

The Lucy Sprague Public Interest Scholarship, The John Marshall Law School

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, The Marcel Benavides Law Office

2006 - 2010

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office

2004 - 2006

Assistant Corporation Counsel, City Of Chicago Law Department

1999 - 2004

Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorneys Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Education

1999

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

DePaul’s Masters of Jurisprudence Program: Guest Lecturer

Police Misconduct

Languages

Spanish

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