Benjamin Ray Cates

James Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ben for many years. He is a hard working attorney. He has a great personality and is well respected in the courts. He is not afraid to put in the late hours."

Jeanne Normandeau

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am currently working with Ben on a co-defendant criminal matter. I have been impressed with his knowledge of the law and thorough investigation into the facts of our case. Ben Cates is an experienced and conscientious lawyer that achieves great results for his clients. I strongly endorse Ben Cates to have in your corner if you ever need an experienced criminal lawyer."

Scott Henry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a great attorney with a stellar reputation throughout the legal community. He is respected by Judges, Prosecutors and the Defense Bar throughout Southern California. Mr. Cates truly cares about each and every one of his clients and it shows by the hard work and dedication he puts into each and every case. I without hesitation would recommend him as a great attorney!"

Hilda Zamora

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Cates. He fights to protect the rights of his clients and understands the importance and the need for justice. He is a true asset to the practice of criminal defense."

Dawn Kirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is the consummate professional and truly cares for his clients. Ben is extremely quick on his feet and is always up to date on the latest case law. Ben is always prepared for whatever hearing, negotiation or trial is coming up and is not afraid to think outside of the box. I highly recommend Ben Cates for all those seeking a competent criminal defense attorney - his clients are lucky to have him on their team."

Jeremy Waitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben stands out as a lawyer who is passionate about what he does. In a profession where so many lawyers have lost that zeal, it is refreshing to work alongside him in the courtroom."

Jared Bartell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Friend

"Over the years Ben and I have discussed many cases together. I am honored to call him a friend and you would be honored to call him your lawyer."

Ronald Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben Cates is an excellent attorney and a credit to our profession. He just completed a trial, and it was amazing to see the time he put in to make sure the client received great representation. Ben Cates is an excellent attorney!"

Megan Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cates is extremely knowledgable inthe areas of criminal defense, DMV hearings, as well as appeals and writs. Mr. Cates is dedicated to his clients and always gives everything he can when defending them. He works with the team to ensure the best resolution possible. I would recommend Mr. Cates to anyone seeking representation who Is facing with criminal charges."

Scot Neudorff

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ben Cates since our days in law school together. Ben was always a strong student who took his studies seriously. He now has that same commitment to becoming the best lawyer he can be. He is very knowledgeable, experienced, and a very good lawyer. I fully endorse Benjamin Cates as a lawyer!"

Roderick Daly

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ben Cates. He is personable, quick-witted, and has a tireless work ethic. He is well respected by both sides of the bar, and commands respect whenever he sets foot in a courtroom. He is very effective lawyer because he is always prepared, knows the nuances of the law, and is able to adapt his legal strategies to fit specific clients and specific courts."

Eric Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to get to know Ben Cates over the past several years. He is a confident and very knowledgeable attorney, who is willing to work until the job is complete. Along with being able to think quickly on his feet, he is also intellectually gifted and able to explore novel approaches to complex areas of law. I highly endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Cates for about 4 years and he is an excellent attorney with a lot of experience in the Riverside/San Bernardino courts. A respected, dedicated attorney!"

Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben Cates is my friend. He is a fine lawyer. We tried an attempted murder case together. His background as a Marine was invaluable, as the case involved a former Marine--our client, and all of the witnesses were in the military. Ben knew things that I did not. He saw things that I could not. He is hard-working, dedicated to perfection, and will not be defeated."

Jeffrey Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Cates for several months and have had the opportunity to observe his work both in and out of court. He is extremely experienced and skilled with the DMV administrative process, and is a master of DMV-related writs and appeals. In the criminal courts, he is a zealous and knowledgable advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben Cates is the go-to lawyer for any issues involving the DMV, APS hearings, writs and appeals. He knows the system inside and out and gets terrific results for his clients."

Ricson Dakanay

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ben Cates is an attorney I can always count on for help and advice.He is very knowledgeable about criminal defense law and exemplifies what it means to be a "zealous advocate". He truly cares about the clients and their needs, and he will to go great lengths in ensuring everything that could be done, was indeed carried out. I consider him a great mentor and a friend. I highly endorse Ben."

Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have the pleasure of working with Ben, who I consider a very talented and knowledgeable attorney. He certainly works for the best interest of our clients. His knowledge of the DMV hearing has led to very successful results for our clients. He extremely personable and well-liked by judges, attorneys and clients. I definately endorse his work."

Michael Scafiddi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ben from the time he started law school. When you meet Ben you immediately notice that he has high energy , is intelligent and truly cares about people. Because of those skills I hired Ben to work in my office and it has been one of the best decisions I have made in my professional career. He is hard working and dedicated to our client and has a burning desire to win. Ben has won numerous DMV hearing for drivers and his legal work lead to the inadmissibility of a critical document used by DMV to take away client licenses. This resulted in set asides (wins) for numerous clients of our office as well as clients for other attorneys whom we shared the information with. Ben continually looks for innovative ways to help his clients. I am proud to say that Ben works for my office but more importantly I am proud of his amazing growth as a lawyer. I strongly endorse Ben Cates !"