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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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 Taurean | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you for believing in me

To whom this may concern I was facing 15 years in prison when I spoke to Marcel. After rigorous months of working on my case, Marcel got me two years of probation (without drug testing) while traveling the country as I over the road truck driver with my wife living our dream job. I put my li...fe in his hands and he gave me a new one.

Posted by Keith Transou | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

THE BEST LAWYER EVER I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM

I hired me Benavides for a gun case im a convicted felon so he had his work cut out for him and may I say he did his mf thing from doing his research on the prosecutor and judge and how to go into the court room and present myself to take accountability for my actions but it’s 1 thing that’s stood ou...t was the way he wrote the memorandum about me and my works I done and still doing for my community and the kids of my community was wonderful he took the time out to get to kno me as a person not sugar coating anything just straight up and down hard work and I walked out that courtroom with only a $500 fine (thank god and Marcel Benavides) that man is a blessing and if you have any trouble with the law I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARCEL BENAVIDES FOR HIRE HE IS VERY DECENT PRICED AND WELL WORTH IT I WALKED OUT THAT COURTROOM AS A FREE MAN AND GAINED A LIFE LONG FRIEND IN MR BENAVIDES

Posted by Jeremy | April 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

One of the Highest Settlements in Western District of Michigan

We retained Marcel Benavides to represent the family in a suit involving the inhumane, wrongful death of my brother four years ago. This is the absolute best decision we ever could have made. Marcel was passionate and diligent about the case. He took it more seriously than anyone ever could have, and... he handled the case as if it were his own family member that died. He expended all his resources and energies to ensure that he worked the case down to the minutest of details. Not only did Marcel thoroughly work this case, but Marcel exhibited empathy and compassion to our family. He was very patient with us throughout the whole process and kept us informed every step of the way. Marcel thoroughly worked the case and fought valiantly for our family. As a result, Marcel achieved one of the highest settlements in the Western District of Michigan. We are thankful to Marcel for all that he has done and all that he will continue to do for families faced with a similar situation. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in such matters or anything for that matter, you must call Marcel. We assure you that you will not be disappointed. Marcel will work hard for you, keep you informed, and get the justice your family deserves.

Posted by Kathleen | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Marcel will get you the best possible outcome

I hired Marcel in 2022 to defend my husband. A friend referred me to a few lawyers and I chose Marcel because of his experience in criminal and civil defense, especially with the severity of the charges. I am so grateful that I called him. Immediately I knew i made the right choice. He made me feel c...almer than I had been in days. He explained the process to me, answered all my questions (there were a lot), explained how we were to proceed, and assured us that he was working hard to dismiss as many of the five very serious charges as possible. My husband was looking at possible jail time and losing his job. 2 of the 3 counts (the 2 felonies) were dismissed, and the 3rd count will be dismissed after his probation period ends. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything Marcel did, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a defense attorney, as he will make sure you get the best possible outcome.

Posted by Imani | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Literally The Best Attorney!

I had the the honor to have Mr. Benavides as my attorney for 2 cases that were held over my head! My incident happened in the year of 2021. I was introduced to Mr. Benavides and from the start, he was on top of everything! He did not miss any court trials, he also provided excellent communication wit...h me on what was going on and gave clear understanding of what I would need to get through this process. Mr. Benavides has proven that he is a man that goes above and beyond for his clients. There would be no possible way for me to get through these indcidents, without Mr. Benavides as my attorney. Even still to this day, I can reach out to Mr. Benavides if there is any issues that I stumble across. I would highly recommend Mr. Benavides as an attorney!

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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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