Oscar Benjamin Valencia

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Oscar Benjamin Valencia

3.8
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

4225 Executive Square, #600, La Jolla, CA

About Oscar

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Murder, Drugs, Domestic Violence, DUI, Theft, Robbery, Assaults, Kidnapping, Burglary, Hardcore Gang Cases, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, Code Violations

25 years | 1,000 cases

90%
Civil Rights 10%

Writs and Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Civil Rights Litigation

25 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Oscar Benjamin Valencia

4225 Executive Square, #600, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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8880 Rio San Diego Dr, #800, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Oscar Benjamin Valencia's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

100% Would Recommend

I got into a minor physical altercation at work that escalated into getting felony charges filed against me. I almost lost my career because of everything that happened. If it wasn't for Mr. Valencia, I honestly believe I would have lost my case. I would 100% recommend this attorney to anyone in any ...kind of legal trouble

Posted by Robert | October 22, 2009

Helped my son with a criminal matter.

My son was arrested for a very serious criminal matter he first had the public defender. The publice defender wanted my son to take a deal and plead guilty. Mr. Valencia came into the case and won at trial. My son is free with a clean record.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire!

**Worst Legal Representation I Have Ever Experienced** I hired Oscar Valencia at Elite Criminal Defense Attorney and it was, without a doubt, the worst decision I have ever made. Not only did he grossly overcharge me for his services, but virtually everything he told me turned out to be a complete... lie. He promised me I would not go to prison — **I went to prison.** He assured me I would not be placed on probation — **I am on probation.** His word meant absolutely nothing. On top of the broken promises, getting in contact with him was nearly impossible. Phone calls went unanswered, messages were ignored, and I was left in the dark at every critical stage of my case. There were times I had no idea what was happening with my own legal situation because he simply could not be bothered to respond. Most unforgivably, he failed to show up to court when he was required to be there. As a direct result of his negligence and incompetence, I was held in jail for an **additional 30 days past my scheduled release date** — 30 days of my life taken from me because my attorney could not do his job. This man took my money, made promises he never intended to keep, abandoned me when I needed legal representation the most, and left me to suffer the consequences of his failures. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney, **do yourself a favor and look anywhere else.** Oscar Valencia and Elite Criminal Defense Attorney should not be trusted with your freedom, your future, or your money.

Posted by Mary Parwana | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

My experience with Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm

My experience with Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm from the beginning doing research this was the great choice. With college degrees and alleged court room experience. From my point of view I noticed that I was told what I wanted to hear. I quote "Its a piece of cake." As well as "It's a walk in the ...park." Honesty is a character trait that I value and Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm lied continuously. I would of appreciated and respected them more if they would of had been truthful from the beginning. What they did was post pone court dates and asked for more money. Money is not a problem for me. I was deceived by what the outcome that Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm was trying to accomplish. I strongly feel that Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm did nothing for me. I would of achieved the same results with a public defender. I had a horrible experience with Elite Criminal Defense Law Firm

Posted by TERRANCE | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

The worst lawyer ever!!!

He was so quick to try and make a deal, no real defense he is too old for this and he doesn't care if u have a serious case he can't handle the pressure!! Please don't waste your time or money on this man he is not for you I promise!! My Public Defender was way more helpful then him!! I'm warning yal...l!! This guy IS TERRIBLE!!!

Oscar Valencia

Replied last May 24, 2024

Part of my job is to tell you the truth. You became upset when I told you that there was sufficient evidence to convict you of multiple rapes you committed and thus should settle your case to avoid a life sentence. You decided to go with the Public Defender and were convicted of all charges. Perhaps you should have taken my advice.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

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Pepperdine University School of Law

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University of La Verne

Languages

Spanish

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