Benjamin Christopher Sweeney

Benjamin Christopher Sweeney

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family, General Practice

220 2nd Ave S. #104, Seattle, WA

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

I represent individuals who have been accused of crimes like Assault, Theft, or DUI, recognizing that impassioned, empathetic defense is vital to avoid potential injustices embedded withing the criminal justice system.

10 years | 250 cases

70%
Immigration 20%

Imaginary lines on a map can cause a great deal of harm to people's safety, security, and well being. My goal is to help a client navigate around and avoid as much harm as possible in reaching something many Americans take for granted.

10 years | 30 cases

20%
Family 5%

My family law practice has become very selective, in part due to the time and attention that these cases require. Each family law case is different, complex, and time-intensive, and as a result, I accept them only on a case-by-case basis.

10 years | 10 cases

5%
General Practice 5%

In a world with thousands of specialists, it can be exhausting to constantly hear "that's not my area of expertise." As a lawyer, I am trained in research, investigation, and critical analysis. My answer is "let me find that out for you."

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

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Location

Community Legal Solutions, PLLC

220 2nd Ave S. #104, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Posted by D. Grant | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Parenting Plan

I hired Ben after a representing myself for the majority of my two cases. I wasn't as successful as I would have liked and I knew my case would end up going to trial. Even though I had a falsely filed protection order granted against me, Ben was able get me a fair parenting plan with DV no restricti...ons. If you know anything about Washington State law it's extremely difficult for men to get a fair trial. I only wish I would have found Ben earlier in my case and maybe the protection order would have never been granted. My advice to father's fighting for their children is to consult with an attorney asap. One of the best things about Ben and Community Legal Solutions is that they will work with you financially. I would have never been able to afford an attorney if it wasn't for Ben and Community Legal Solutions. To all father's and mother's fighting for their children, I would highly recommend Ben. He definitely went the extra mile and didn't even charge me what he should have. I am grateful that there are attorneys out there like Ben.

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Christopher Bhang

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Ben to be a compassionate attorney of strong convictions. He is dedicated to pursuing justice in his practice. I strongly endorse Ben for anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney they can depend on."

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Michael De Maar

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of going to law school with Ben. He is a creative thinker who crafts great solutions to complex legal problems. I have really enjoyed working with Ben both during law school and now as colleagues."

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Alexander Frix

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am very impressed with Ben's attention to detail and the compassion and care he devotes to his clients. His legal mind is as sharp as his quick wit. He has the confidence and demeanor to effectively negotiate with opposing counsel that have decades of experience. I am proud to endorse him and would be glad to have him represent any of my family or friends."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Benjamin Sweeney

2015 - Present

Contract Attorney, Thurston County Office of Assigned Counsel

2014 - 2015

Rule 9 Legal Intern, Robert A. Peterson Law Clinic

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern, King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Program

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Licensed Attorney

Education

2015

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2014

Seattle Journal for Social Justice The Cobblestones of Good Intentions: Substantive Due Process and Infant Genital Normalizing Surgery

Languages

English

Spanish

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