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Marcel Benavides, founder of The Marcel Benavides Law Office, is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney located in Royal Oak. Mr. Benavides has over 20 years of legal experience and has been involved in thousands of cases. He has tried numerous successful state and federal cases to verdict. He has achieved numerous not guilty verdicts in criminal cases and has collected millions of dollars on behalf of those that have been victims of police misconduct. Before establishing his own practice, Mr. Benavides was a prosecutor and also served as in-house defense trial counsel for individual officers of the Chicago Police Department. He truly is one of the best litigators in his fields of practice.
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2006
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
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3321 rochester road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
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Posted by Mike | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
From Super Drunk DUI down to OWI!
I could not be more pleased with the decision to hire and work with Marcel throughout the legal process, as well as the outcome Marcel was able to work out for me. Marcel explained every step of the process, each court hearing, what my best options were, and what steps to take to prepare for each co...
Posted by Michelle | March 24, 2015 | Civil Rights
GREAT ATTORNEY
I retained Marcel Benavides to represent my minor child in a police brutality case. Marcel was the perfect choice! He was very passionate in dealing with my son and making sure my son knew what was going on and what to expect at every turn. Marcel was able to get my son a fair and reasonable settleme...
Posted by Maurice | February 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
DUI More then a Laywer
I was up to my ears in trouble, didnt know where to turn or what to expect. I couldn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I called Marcel and he didn't treat me like just another case he really made me feel like I'm in good hands and dont have to go threw the court process alone. He informed me ab...
Posted by Wayne | January 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer!
Marcel is Awesome! Very knowledgable and efficient. I would reccomend him to everyone. He took a felony all the way down to a minor misdameanor. He is the best!
Posted by Alec | January 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense
From 12 Months Reporting to 6 Months Non-Reporting GREAT ATTORNEY!
I put myself in a major bind last Fall by getting an MIP in Oakland county and another in Washtenaw in the span of a month. Hiring Marcel was the best decision I could have made. He gave me great advice to help get me out of the bad spot I was in. When I went to be sentenced I was faced with 12 month...
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
1999
The Lucy Sprague Public Interest Scholarship, The John Marshall Law School
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
2010 - Present
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Police Misconduct
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