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
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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 Frank | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

Since I first consulted with Mr. Benavides he’s always been very clear and set expectations on what to expect throughout the whole process. With me being nervous about what was going to happen it relaxing knowing what to expect. He was always very accessible as well.

Posted by Lesley | July 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saving a future

My 17 year old son got a possession charge on school property which risked his future if it ended up on his record! Marcel was able to get him 6 months probation and kept the charge off his record! This charge could have affected school loans for college as well as future employment! A young kid who ...made a mistake was able to receive a second chance thanks to Marcel! He always kept us updated and informed. He also put us in touch with a drug counselor for my son who was absolutely amazing! I am extremely happy and thankful for the outcome of this case!!

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Money well spent

Hiring Marcel was the best decision I ever could have made. My son was facing a traffic violation that could have turned into an unjustified misdemeanor. Marcel really helped ease our family's fears and concerns during the court process. And in the end, the final judgement was better than anything we... could have hoped for. We cant thank Marcel enough.

Posted by Jerrion | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Listen

Marcel benavides Is a great lawyer. I was facing 5-7 years with a 250k bond. He got my bond lowered so I was able to get out of jail quick. Now that my case is over with I only got 6 moths of probation. I’m truly blessed thanks to. Marcel.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You won't be disappointed

Do yourself a favor & hire Marcel. He is patient, will explain the whole process to you & is available for questions during the process. I am so happy Marcel was recommended to me. He was well liked by the judge & followed the advice of the prosecutor which resulted in a reduced charge with very m...inor consequences. I could not be more pleased with the outcome of his work.

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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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