Marcel Sergio Benavides

I was charged with OWI and an implied consent refusal license charge. I hired Marcel to handle these very serious matters. He took my case and I trusted his word when he said he would do his absolute best to get me the best outcome. I BEAT the implied consent refusal charge and got to keep ...my drivers license. We BEAT the OWI case too—No probation, no jail, case dismissed. I trusted him and we didn’t rush into a plea and he took his time with evidentiary issues. He submitted a well crafted legal memorandum and the entire case was dismissed. Complete success in both of my cases. I couldn’t be happier and he is the best. After seeing the outcomes in many other similar cases… definitely hire Marcel and he will take good care of you and your case. He always communicated with me and informed me of all of the details of my case and defense. Trust him because he knows what he’s doing and he does not back down!

When I was facing an OWI 3rd offense felony in Oakland County Circuit Court, I was terrified about what my future might look like, and knew how important it would be to find an excellent attorney. A coworker referred me to Marcel Benavides and I’m so incredibly grateful that she did! From the very... first meeting, Marcel made a strong impression on me. He was easy to talk to, confident, and very straightforward. What I appreciated most was that he didn’t oversell himself. He was honest about what he could and could not guarantee, and he made it clear that the outcome would depend heavily on the work I was willing to put in. What he did promise was that he would do everything in his power to pursue the best possible result for me. Over the next seven months, Marcel guided me through everything I needed to do to put myself in the best position with the court. Because he previously worked as a prosecutor and has extensive experience in the criminal justice system, his advice felt very thoughtful and strategic. He recommended that I attend 90 AA meetings in 90 days, referred me to a substance abuse counselor who documented my attendance and progress, and helped me stay focused on consistently producing clean tests. He also successfully requested that the court allow me to use a portable breathalyzer instead of having to drive to a facility for ETG testing, which made complying with my bond conditions much more manageable. Marcel also helped me prepare for court in ways I never would have known to do on my own. He encouraged me to gather letters of support about my character, helped me prepare personal statements and complete the required assessments, and ultimately wrote a beautifully crafted deviation letter and sentencing memorandum that highlighted the things I’ve accomplished in my life. One of the things that stood out most to me was the way Marcel handled the professional side of the case. He built a strong rapport with the prosecutor and was ultimately able to convince her to reduce my charge from an OWI 3rd offense felony to an OWI 2nd misdemeanor, which I understand is extremely rare in Oakland County. In the end, I received no jail time and was sentenced to 14 months of probation, with the possibility of completing it after 7 months if I continue meeting the court’s conditions. This outcome was far better than I thought was possible when this process started. It came from Marcel’s experience and guidance combined with my commitment to follow through on everything he asked of me. Throughout the entire process, Marcel was also very responsive whenever I had questions or needed clarification, which helped ease a lot of the anxiety that comes with going through something like this. I’m incredibly grateful for the way Marcel handled my case. If you find yourself in a difficult situation and need a criminal defense attorney, I would wholeheartedly recommend Marcel Benavides! He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely committed to helping his clients navigate a very challenging process. Thank you, Marcel!!!

My family and I hired Marcel as our attorney for a case involving the wrongful death of my mother back in 2020. As a 21 year old kid have never dealt with anything like this before; I can tell you it was very stressful, and I didn’t know how I was going to do it! Marcel was the best attorney to have ...supporting us throughout the last four years! Anytime I would call or text I don’t think I ever had to wait 5 minutes for a text back, and I don’t think I ever got his voicemail when calling. He made sure to keep me in the loop with everything he did and/or filed in the courts, he went the extra lengths to get information he needs, he made chapter books of notes to present to judges . It was something so amazing to see someone who wasn’t family fight so hard for us. Yes it’s his job I get that part but it was deeper than that and I could feel it with Marcel. Me and my family are satisfied with the work him and his assistant did for us, and I would recommend Marcel for any of your legal needs! GREAT PERSON & LAWYER

I originally went on google looking for a criminal defense attorney. Although each attorney I contacted responded promptly, I was not comfortable with them. Marcel was highly recommended by close friends and it was so easy working with him on my criminal manners. During our consultation, Marcel assur...ed me that he would do his absolute best to get me the best outcome and he did! I witnessed an excellent outcome in both matters. I did not lose my driving privileges, which was a major concern for me due to Marcel and his team acting quickly on my charges. I also received a major reduction of the charges and a minimal probation sentence that is unheard of in light of the underlying facts of my case. We achieved a great reduction of the offense and a probationary sentence with a well crafted sentencing memorandum illustrating my personal and professional achievements. I’m grateful that things worked out very well and it was a pleasure working with him.

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.