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
2025 2023 2019
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+ 5

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 Emily | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Honest, kind, and caring

We hired Marcel to assist with a drunk driving charge. Marcel worked hard to get a fair deal from the prosecutor, even though it took more time and meant Marcel had to prolong his representation on the case. He was kind and caring throughout and always very honest about what to expect at every turn. ...Thank you, Marcel!!

Posted by Shelby | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you, Marcel.

Marvel exceeded my expectations as a lawyer. After just our first phone call he went right to work. It is because of his fast forward movement that we were able to secure a win for my case. He did the unthinkable by getting me the most outstanding result I could have possibly wanted. He was very easy... to talk to and always available when I had questions. It was my first time ever going to court but because of his professionalism I was put at ease. He was clear with his instructions and if you follow his directions you cannot go wrong. He was very knowledgeable and obviously very respected in the court room. He prepared me for the worst but provided me with the BEST outcome. I Highly recommend Marcel and have already given his information to family and friends in case they ever need his services. He is the best at what he does and I could not be happier with my result. Thank you.

Posted by Terry | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He is a great one !!

I have unfortunately taken a case all the way to the Michigan Appellate court, and won. I had a much smaller issue with an OWVI case recently. Marcel treated me like I was the most important case on his plate. He worked some kind of magic to get the charge reduced and my license back. I would hire hi...m again. I just hope I never do.

Posted by Suante Davis | September 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Not Just A Great Lawyer But A Great Person

My family and I hired Marcel as our attorney for a case involving the wrongful death of my mother back in 2020. As a 21 year old kid have never dealt with anything like this before; I can tell you it was very stressful, and I didn’t know how I was going to do it! Marcel was the best attorney to have ...supporting us throughout the last four years! Anytime I would call or text I don’t think I ever had to wait 5 minutes for a text back, and I don’t think I ever got his voicemail when calling. He made sure to keep me in the loop with everything he did and/or filed in the courts, he went the extra lengths to get information he needs, he made chapter books of notes to present to judges . It was something so amazing to see someone who wasn’t family fight so hard for us. Yes it’s his job I get that part but it was deeper than that and I could feel it with Marcel. Me and my family are satisfied with the work him and his assistant did for us, and I would recommend Marcel for any of your legal needs! GREAT PERSON & LAWYER

Posted by Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I want to share an open letter with potential clients of Criminal Defense Attorney Marcel Benavides. My experience with Marcel Benavides has been a perfect example of jurisprudence. He has the skill, talent, passion, and care of a criminal defense attorney who genuinely seeks justice for his clients.... It was a tremendous relief when Marcel adeptly navigated through bias and misinformation, along with media assaults, to aid my youngest child, who was ensnared in the criminal justice system. At the outset of my son's case, Marcel assured us that he would strive for the best possible outcome, even though the situation seemed bleak, and a conviction would likely result in jail time. For nearly two years, Marcel meticulously dismantled the prosecution's case and worked with masterful precision, ultimately achieving the best possible results for my son. The case was incredibly complex, but my son received no jail term or long-term probation thanks to Marcel's work. The challenging experience has reignited my belief in the American justice system. I am immensely thankful to Attorney Benavides for his exceptional competence and unwavering professionalism, and I will always be deeply grateful to him.

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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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