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%

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 anonymous | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OWI with a high BAC

I was terrified facing an owi with a high bac when a friend recommended I speak to Mr. Benavides. I felt so much better after having our first meeting, he was so kind and knowledgeable. He told me exactly what to do to help turn everything around and everything worked out fantastically. I couldn't as...k for a better outcome. Marcel was there every step of the way and I couldn't of been happier! I would recommend him to anyone. I felt comfortable after seeing he has all 5 star reviews and now I know why!

Posted by Rashawn osborne | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

SUPER LAWYER indeed

LOOK!!! I really dont care what you believe but one thing for sure is to me this is one of the best lawyers in the game! Ive retained him on numerous cases scared to death knowing in my mind that i was going to jail, and everytime i walk out a free man and witnessed him beat a other guys case that wa...s called up before my case beat his case then the judge called my name to the court, stood up and bammmm!!!! I was walking out with a fine! Great person he talk to u like he really care and is in your best behalf if you dont retain marcel all i can say is GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The BEST!!

Was facing three felony charges against me in a case. My wife and I were so scared of what the outcome could be. We've never been in a situation like this before and wasn't sure how the legal system worked. Each time we went to court, Marcel worked his magic and get us what we wanted. We planned a tr...ip out of country before the charges were applied and we weren't going to be able to get refunded for most of the trip. It would've cost us thousands. Marcel fought for us to be able to go on our trip and was able to get us on a high personal bond with no deposit. The outcome of the case itself was in our favor. Marcel got all charges dropped never made it to court. I will always be grateful for what he did for me and will recommend him to anyone in the need of help. Thanks again Marcel!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Marcel!

I am beyond thankful that we found Marcel. We were distraught when my husband was charged with a very serious felony. He is a good man who had never been in trouble in his entire life, but unfortunately just found himself involved in a bad situation. It felt like everyone was against us, like the pol...ice and the prosecutor didn’t believe or care about our side of the story. I spent months feeling depressed, scared, and hopeless. We had never been through anything like this before, and we had no idea what to expect. Marcel came very highly recommended to us. He was very knowledgeable about the entire process. He did his best to prepare us for each step. Although he never made us any promises, in the end he was able to get our entire case dismissed. It was truly amazing that Marcel was able to do what he did. I cannot recommend him enough! I was terrified of the future, but thanks to Marcel I now feel like myself again. If you ever find yourself in trouble, you need to call Marcel. Trust his judgment, listen to what he says, and have faith in him. He will not steer you in the wrong direction!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding!!

I was wrongly accused and charged with a crime that could have meant time behind bars, probation and a record that would have haunted me the rest of my life. Hiring a good Lawyer is important, but finding and retaining a Great Lawyer like Marcel meant all the difference in the World. Trust and Patien...ce on my part and hard work and professionalism on Marcel's got me to where I am today. No trial. No jail time. No probation. No record. My case was dismissed! I received the very best outcome possible. Marcel cared, and it showed. He worked weekends on my case and was always easily accessible thru out the entire process. He explained things thoroughly each step of the way. I believe his experience made the difference. Thank you, Marcel

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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