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Patrick Benca
also known as Patrick J. Benca
About Patrick
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Arkansas for 26 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Lion Legal
2800 Percy Machin Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
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Patrick Benca's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Run.
Run and keep running and keep running and keep running and keep running and keep running.
Posted by Renee | January 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He is filthy!
RUN!! He took our money and then never returned any calls or responded to emails. You’ve been warned!!
Posted by Thomas | January 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hand down worst experience I have ever had
This guy obviously has way too many clients because I have been trying to reach him for weeks after I paid him and can’t even get a 5 minute phone call what a massive waste of time and money
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Best
The best in LR. He takes the time with his clients and is always in their best interest.
Posted by Thomas | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Un Buon Avvocato
Great Law Office. Their direct approach and clear communications are the Sword and Shield anyone could ask for to represent them.
Patrick Benca's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer.I had the privilege of employing Patrick as a young law clerk many years ago. He was brilliant then and his years of experience have made him an outstanding criminal defense attorney. I am proud of his accomplishments and his integrity. An outstanding lawyer!"
"Patrick and I handled a death penalty case together. He is a great attorney. I was the outsider, Patrick was the guy the court (e.g., judge) said was going to be "second chair." He was first rate, professional, hard core, a real fighter; I am so glad I got to meet him, work with him, work for him. He is a great lawyer, someone I truely am glad I got to work with. I would hire him if I ever needed an.attorney in Arkansas and hope you will too."
"Patrick Benca is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He is a true believer in defending his clients. I wholly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a very talented criminal attorney. I have seen him get results others thought would be impossible. He knows when to be smooth and knows when to be rough. He is a credit to the defense bar."
Mark Hampton
Criminal defense lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Champion of Justice Award, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2012
Abolition Award, Death Penalty Focus
2012
Defender of Innocence Award, Mid-Atlantic Innocent Project
2012
Best Criminal Defense Attorney, Soirée Magazine
2011
Best Criminal Defense Attorney, Soiree Magazine
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Managing Attorney, Lion Legal
2011 - 2024
Partner, Benca & Benca
2003 - 2010
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of John Wesley Hall, Jr.
2002 - 2003
Deputy Public Defender, Placer County Public Defender's Office
2001 - 2002
Criminal/Litigation Attorney, Wilson & Associates, PLLC
1999 - 2001
Criminal Defense Attorney, Hampton, Larkowski & Benca
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk, Hampton & Larkowski
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Duncan & Rainwater
1997 - 1997
Law Clerk, James Law Firm
Associations
2011 - Present
Judge William R. Overton American Inn of CourtMember
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2000 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysVice President
Arkansas Bar Association
Member
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Pulaski County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Bragg v. Norris, 128 F. Supp. 2d 587 (E.D. Ark. 2000)
The court found Mr. Bragg innocent of all charges and he was released immediately from his life sentence.
Doe ex rel. Doe v. Little Rock School Dist., 337 F.3d 349, 191 Ed. Law Rep. 608 (8th Cir. 2004)
The Court found the searches unconstitutional.
Fouse v. State, 337 Ark. 13, 989 S.W.2d 146 (1999)
Case was reversed and evidence suppressed
Barriemtos v. State, 72 Ark. App. 376, 39 S.W. 3d 17 (2001)
Case reversed and evidence suppressed.
Bennett v. State, 345 Ark. 48, 44 S.W. 3d 310, 106 A.L.R. 5th 793 (2001)
Case reversed and evidence suppressed
Berta v. State, 84 Ark. App. 335, 140 S.W. 3d 487 (2003)
Reversed and evidence suppressed
United States v. King, 598 F.3d 1043 (8th Cir. 2010)
Not an armed career criminal. Reversed.
Osborn v. State, 326 S.W. 3d 771 (2009)
Reversed and remanded for new trial
State v. Brown, 307 S.W. 3d 587 (2009)
Reversed and remanded.
Campbell v. State, 2009 WL 3672899, --S.W.3d, Ark. 540
Reversed for new trial
Education
1999
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
The 2012 Ben J. Altheimer Oral Symposium
Lessons from the West Memphis Three Case
2012
Panel Discussion
Alford Plea - West Memphis Three Case
2011
Panel Discussion
West Memphis Three
2010
Racing for Justice
Search & Seizure
2010
Arkansas Death Penalty CLE
Utilizing Experts in Death Penalty Cases
Languages
English