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

80 Client Reviews

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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 Heather | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer In Michigan!

I hired Marcel for the second time and he has done an absolute amazing job with both of my cases. My first case I would like to say back in December of 2018, I was involved in an accident and the law enforcement officer told me that I did a hit and run. I called Marcel, gave me a reasonable price and... NEVER let me down he told me how everything was going to go word for word. When I had to show up for court he showed up on time was by my side and everything happened just like he said it would! He does an AMAZING job he is GOOD at what he does. I had a recent case that he took on which I was in some trouble and I had no clue what was going to happen, it was from back In 2014 for a Warrant I had out of Wayne County I completely forgot about, Marcel told me I would be fine and he will get me out of the trouble I was in even though I had no idea what was going to happen. Marcel had the confidence that he could get my case into a Trial hearing like I wanted and we would take it from there. It just so happened that is exactly what happened, my case went to trial and was dismissed! Everything that Marcel says he is going to do he does, without a DOUBT. Whenever I’m in trouble or someone I know I always refer everyone I know to him because he gets the job done professionally and in a timely manner no matter what it takes! Marcel will go above and Beyond!

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Marcel is honest and hard-working!

Marcel helped me through my entire drinking and driving case. He answered every question I had, and made me feel confident and comfortable that everything would be fine. He fought for me to get the best deal possible, and never let me down. He was not only a lawyer, but a counselor to me, showing me ...the best route to take during my arraignment and sentencing. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney who is willing to make time and take action on your behalf. I spent my money wisely with obtaining him, he gave me a great deal! He's a definite 5 star attorney.

Posted by Ian | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer; Money well spent.

Marcel Benavides was highly recommended to me by a family member after i had gotten a DUI and possession of marijuana charge. My BAC was over twice the legal limit which means i was facing a "Super Drunk" in which case the consequences are more severe. Mr. Benavides was the perfect person to represen...t my case and worked to ensure that i didn't get any time in jail and also got the super drunk charge lowered to an operating while intoxicated which saved myself a lot of money, time, and consequences. Probation time was lowered, as well as court costs and amount of time i would have to test for alcohol; along with the fact that the possession charge will not remain on my public record. Overall very fair priced, helpful, and dependable lawyer. Incredible pleased with the results of my case thanks to the outstanding work of Mr. Benavides. I would highly recommend Marcel Benavides to anyone in need of a lawyer that will go above and beyond expectations.

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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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