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

Virtual Consultation Available

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%

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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 anonymous | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!

I recently ran into some legal trouble and a friend of mine recommended Marcel Benavides. After a brief consultation, I hired Marcel as my attorney. He did not make any promises or guarantees, but clearly laid out the situation and possible outcomes. Marcel took care of every detail and made this as ...stress free of an experience as possible. In the end, Marcel was able to secure two very favorable and I know that it is due to his effort, experience and passion for his clients. Marcel was well worth the money and I would highly recommend him to do popu anyone I know that is in need of legal representation. 5 stars!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best Attorney by far

Marcel is by far the best and only attorney I will ever spend my money to hire and represent me. My case involved me having a CSC Felony on my record along with a OWI attached to it as well. Marcel told me to remain calm cause I knew I was innocent of the CSC count but I was OWI. Marcel being the att...orney he is worked hard for me on my case and got the felony charge dropped against me, which is one of the hardest things to do in my opinion. Marcel knows a lot of people and I'm assuming has built great rapport with them, cause it's no way I thought I would have a felony dismissed. I thought my entire life was getting ready to change and I would have to register as a sex offender over something I knew I didn't do. Not only that but it was also going to change my life with my son as well. The case ran almost 2 years and Marcel stood by my side through every minute of it and made sure I knew I was in good hands and I had nothing to worry about. To this day I can't thank him enough for what he did for me cause I know had that went on my record it would have affected my employment status as well as living status. One thing I can say is if you ever get into any trouble and want an attorney that's going to have your back and fully keep you informed of everything that's going on with your case at all times then Marcel is your guy. I will always recommend him and If I ever get into any more trouble which I don't plan on he will always be my first call. Thanks Again Marcel you're the best.

Posted by Chris | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

The best choice for representation in the era of “believe all women”

Marcel Benavides was by far the best choice for representation in the era of “believe all women,” where the deck was stacked against my son in a bogus sexual assault case. In my initial phone conversation, Marcel made me feel as if I were speaking with another father not just a lawyer. I had alre...ady interviewed other lawyers in the area and each of them gave me the impression they were only taking the case for the money. I could tell that Marcel truly cared about my son and would work relentlessly to prove his innocence. Marcel was thorough in his research of the plaintiff’s false claims, wise in his counsel, attentive and communicative, and genuinely concerned about the well-being of my son. All felony criminal sexual assault charges were dropped thanks to Marcel’s relentless pursuit of truth and his articulate defense. Later the case came back to haunt my son, as he was a student at OU. The college was pursuing him under Title 9, because the alleged assault happened on campus. Again, Marcel and his team provided the best representation available, the outcome was “no expulsion”. While many other young men have been expelled from universities over claims of assault, Marcel was able to prove the case to the college. This was a rare win for innocent young men everywhere, ruined by today’s ‘woke’ culture in a highly charge political atmosphere. I highly recommend Marcel for anyone in need of legal counsel. He cares about his clients, works tirelessly, provides wise counsel, and wins.

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney

I was accused of CSC about a year ago and went straight to Marcel, and he was a great help. He genuinely cared about my situation, and did everything within his power to help. Because of everything he did, the prosecutor dismissed the case and all criminal charges were dropped. When my University bro...ught up the same case against me, Marcel continued to work hard to advocate for me, and even when it seemed hopeless, he fought tooth and nail on my behalf. I was facing expulsion, and the odds were heavily stacked against me, but Marcel managed to win the case and save my education. Thank you, Marcel!

Posted by Glenn | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense Attorney In Detroit

Marcel Is the best defense attorney in Detroit and in the state of Michigan... hands down! I have been through a lot in the last few years and Marcel has been a life saver for myself and my family. Without him I would have been facing several years in jail and instead I was given probation for a s...hort period of time. I received the very best outcome I could have asked for. Not only is Marcel an outstanding attorney, he is honest, forthcoming, generous with his time and puts his clients first and foremost before himself or anything else. It's not about the paycheck at the end of the day, it's about doing what is fair and best for his clients. Marcel is an excellent attorney and a wonderful, caring man. Thank you Marcel for all you have done and for all you continue to do for myself and my family!

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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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