Catarina M. Benitez

Catarina M. Benitez

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Clovis, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Juvenile

2565 Alluvial Avenue #202, Clovis, CA

About Catarina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

75%
Litigation 20%

Estate (Wills/Trust/Probate) Litigation; Real Estate Litigation

20%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile Dependency (CPS) Cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lawvex, LLP

2565 Alluvial Avenue #202, Clovis, CA, 93619

Law Offices of Catarina M. Benitez

110 North D Street, Madera, CA, 93638

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Catarina M. Benitez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Marta L Hernandez | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommed

Catarina has been very supporting and helpful the whole way of my first bankruptcy, Catarina work with me on a payment plan that fit my budget and guide me very step of the way, Catarina is very confident and knowledge the process, which made me feel every conformable. Catarina staff was also so hel...pful with make me understand the paperwork I need to turn and why Catarina need it at a timely manner to have everything in order. I want to personally Thank Catarina and her Staff for all their hard work they did for me in this season of my life, may god continue to bless your hearts... I'm a very happy customer and will recommend Catarina and staff to everyone

Posted by Ron | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forclosure defense she is horriable

Since feb 2018 she will find a way to charge the hell out of you with no results what so ever in federal court. Her pleading are the worse i have seen in a long time. Absolutely horriable i have nothing but facts on top of facts with affidavits to prove much fraud. She wont get anything in by a dead ...line, she wont represent you she probably make a deal with the defendents and leavr her client out to dry. She even try to take crrdit for galskis case but whay she did was get the whole case dismissed. The only rrason why galski had a chance is went to appeal with different attorney. I asked her many times during our time since febuary i stated to her you do not rrpresent me very well at all. You do not have any fight for your client. She was in it to take as much from me get the case dismissed because she will not do pleadings or deadlines well at all. After sometime she will ask do you know anyone that go go to sale date and short the pre tender lender, all this she states after you give her thousand and thousands of dollars. She is in it for the money not for the client for wrongful forclosure, forclosure defense. If you are looking for an attorney for foclosure defense to take your money and have your case dismissed hire catarina office. Absolutely disgusting job , no fight , and will ask you to take a modification agreement 1.5 times more than your original payment from your pre tender lender debt collector servicer. Im here to fight so that is what we will do until these corrupt people banks, servicer, judges, and attorneys are held accountble period. Ron

Posted by Mark | August 18, 2010

I highly recommend the Law Offices Of Catarina Benitez

I was in need of legal services and was referred to Catarina Benitez. I found her to be friendly, knowledgeable and "real". She was very accessible and professional and she conveyed the law process in an easily understandable manner. Through her efforts I was able to come to a favorable closure to my... situation. Should I need legal representation in the future I will definitely be calling her again.

Posted by Gil | February 25, 2010

Professional Service with very reasonable rates. You will not be disappointed.

I was in need of legal services and the Law Offices of Catarina M. Benitez stepped up to the plate. I was very pleased with her representation and with her friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is very comforting to know that there are people who care and work hard to help you out in your case. I wil...l forever be grateful for the tremendous support and dedication they provided for me. Thank you

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Catarina M. Benitez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Naser Nekumanesh

Real estate lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Catarina on several cases here in Fresno County. She is well respected by the lawyers and judges in the community. She is an intelligent and caring attorney who treats her client's cases as if they were her own. I would highly recommend consulting with Catarina for your legal matter."

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Neil Schwartz

Litigation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tomas Ross

Litigation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pahoua Lor

Real estate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Benitez knows her stuff and is well prepared!"

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Roger Bonakdar

Foreclosure lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Benitez is an aggressive attorney who has an excellent command of consumer foreclosure law, and the goodhearted spirit to zealously pursue good results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Reynaldo Pulido

Foreclosure lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Guerra

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Catarina. I have known her since law school and we have worked together for many years within the legal community. She is always prepared for any endeavor she undertakes and well-respected within the legal community. Above all, she zealously represents her clients and advocates for their best interests."

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Rebecca Medina

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Ms. Benitez for anyone looking for an outstanding lawyer. She is knowledgeable in the law, caring, and diligently represents the needs of her clients in all aspects of their case."

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James Miller

Foreclosure lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Benitez is an asset to the legal community. I know Catarina personally and her willingness to respond to questions in the Avvo community is commendable and demonstrates her dedication to the the law and helping others. It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Benitez."

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Griselda Torres

Foreclosure lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, experienced, intelligent & caring: superbly suited for representing homeowners!"

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Mary Moshrefi

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Benitez is caring, professional and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Jennifer Walters

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I work side by side with Ms. Benitez and she has never been anything but completely profession and helfpul. I would recommend her to anyone in the fields of litigation or juvenile law."

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Naser Nekumanesh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Schwartz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Rebecca Medina

Family lawyer

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Mary Moshrefi

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Walters

Juvenile law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

A- Rating, Better Business Bureau

2011

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2008 - 2008

Associate, Powell and Pool

Associations

2014 - Present

La Raza Lawyers Association, Central Valley Chapter

President

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2008 - Present

Fresno County Young Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2014

La Raza Lawyers Association, Central Valley Chapter

Vice President

2012 - 2013

La Raza Lawyers Association, Central Valley Chapter

Secretary

Education

2008

San Joaquin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Craig Barton Show - KMJ

Bankruptcy and Real Estate

2013

Bankruptcy Conference

Bankruptcy Issues

2011

KMJ Radio 580 AM

Foreclosures

Languages

English

Spanish

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