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Benjamin Irwin Schiff
also known as Law Office of Benjamin I. Schiff
About Benjamin
Biography
Prior to entering private practice Ben Schiff was a deputy public defender in Riverside County for 11 years where he worked his way up to trial attorney for some of the most serious and difficult cases:
Violent felonies including murders, attempted murders, gang-related crime, adult and child sexual assault and abuse cases, felony domestic violence cases, violent assault and robbery cases, drug transportation and sales cases, as well as complex fraud, embezzlement and theft cases.
Prior to his work in Riverside, Ben was a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County where he went to trial regularly in a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Though Ben was handling a wide variety of interesting, difficult cases, he left the public defender’s office to gain the private control required to give more comprehensive attention to these kinds of cases. Ben will enlist the finest experts and investigators he has worked with over the years to assist as needed in your defense.
Born on the U.S.-Mexico border, Spanish his first language, Ben received his law degree in 1985 from University of San Diego Law School, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors. He emphasized criminal defense work by participating in the criminal law clinic and on the law school national trial team; he also did advanced work in the area of criminal procedure and worked as a summer clerk for a prominent San Diego criminal defense firm. This interest in criminal law began with undergraduate criminal justice, ethics and philosophy classes. Ben graduated from Stanford University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with Honors in the Humanities. Between college and law school, Ben spent three years in private business and later spent 17 years in New York City training and working as a stage actor.
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Law Office of Benjamin I. Schiff
501 W. Broadway, Ste. 800, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Jose | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank You Mr. Schiff !!
Recently, this year, I had a legal issue. During my arraignment hearing, I pleaded not guilty and was appointed a public defender; however, I was not pleased with the quality of work nor the professionalism of my court appointed attorney. After searching online and many phone calls later, I chose and...
Benjamin Irwin Schiff's Lawyer Endorsements
"I Worked with Ben for over 10 years while he was a Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County. I found Ben to be a wealth of knowledge regarding complex criminal cases and would often consult with him for my cases. Ben treats every client with respect, integrity and dedication. I highly recommend Ben Schiff."
"I worked with Ben for several years at the Indio branch of the Public Defender Office and have remained in contact for the past several years. From the time Ben entered the office, I could tell that he had a special knack for criminal defense and a dedication to the cause unmatched by most defense attorneys in the office and the larger community. He comes across as unassuming, but he has a charisma and charm that wins over jurors (and judges) to achieve victory for his clients. His knowledge of the law, which is essential to winning, far surpasses most attorneys who practice in southern California. If I were ever charged with a crime, I would trust Ben to defend me, and I trust him enough to refer cases that my firm cannot take on. He is a superb attorney with the experience and dedication to defend any case and I strongly endorse him."
"Ben Schiff is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He is dedicated to his clients. He is also very easy to work with."
"Mr. Schiff is extremely professional and diligent with his cases. He is also a superb attorney that is well respected and liked within the community. I have had multiple cases against him and have always felt that he is very well prepared and able to handle any issue that arose. He is a formidable opponent."
"I worked with Ben for several years. Ben is certainly sharp and cares about his clients, but what sets him apart from other attorneys is his courtroom presentation - he is confident and clear and understands how to communicate the story and the emotional core of his case. He has the highest reputation with local attorneys and his charm, style, and communication of his clients' stories have won many defendants their freedom where average attorneys would have failed. If I were facing prison time I would trust Ben to present my case without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who'sWho
1985
Magna Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law
1979
Honors in the Humanities, Stanford University
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Law Office of Benjamin I. Schiff
2008 - 2019
Deputy Public Defender, Law Office Of The Public Defender, Riverside County
1986 - 1989
Deputy Public Defender, Law Office of the Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Associations
2019 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Eric M.
Not guilty verdicts on attempted murder and sexual battery charges, hung jury on criminal threats charge
People v. Anton J.
Not guilty verdict.
People v. Eric B.
Not guilty verdicts on all of above charges.
People v. Eddie G.
Enhancement found not true by jury.
People v. Robert B.
Not guilty verdicts on drug charges, gun charge dismissed by judge during trial.
People v. Daniel C.
Not guilty verdicts on both of those charges.
People v. William B.
Not guilty verdicts on all of above charges.
Education
1985
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Stanford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish