Sergio H. Benavides
Immigration & Criminal Defense - San Leandro, Oakland, and San Francisco
I am a top rated Criminal Defense & Immigration. I have defended 1000's of clients with great results. I have years of experience, having helped thousands of clients with every type of criminal charge, from petty theft, to drug possession, to attempted murder and sexual assault. I've handled DUIs, Domestic violence. I have taken over 30 cases to trial, and gotten cases dismissed. I am fluent in Spanish.
We help people with Immigraiton cases. Family Petitons, fighting deportation in Court, Asylum applications from all over the world. Green card applications, Citizenship. Record and Criminal History cleanup for Immigration purposes.
Immigration Law: U Visa, Asylum, Deportation Defense, Green Card, Citizenship, more.
- University of San Francisco School of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Law
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- Activities: La Raza Law Students Association - Social Chair Pride Law Students Association
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- Antioch University-Seattle
- M.A. (1997) | Education
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- Master in Education, and a Teaching Certificate in K-8 Education, with Endorsement for Journalism
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- California State University - San Francisco State University
- B.A. (1993) | English Literature
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- Honors: Dean's List
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- Owner - Sole Proprietor
- Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
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- Attorney and Counselor at Law, practicing DUI/ DWI, Criminal Defense and Immigration. Certified Criminal Law Specialist
- Defense Attorney
- Fresno County Public Defender's Office
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- Served as a Public Defender in Fresno County, assisting juvenile in criminal court with assaults, drugs, receiving stolen goods, more. 11 juvenile trials. Helped Adults in Misdemeanors: DUI, Driving Under the Influence, Driving with a Suspended License, Petty Theft, Vandalism. 14 jury trials, 9 acquittals or hung juries. Worked with Adult Felony cases: Drug possession, trafficking, meth, grand theft auto, home invasion burglary, robbery, criminal threats, sexual assault, attempted murder.
- Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyer
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers Association
- State Bar of California # 238952
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- Alameda County Bar Association- Criminal Law Section
- Member: Criminal Law and Immigration Law Sections
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- Activities: The Executive Board organizes educational meetings and socials for Alameda County judges, private attorneys, district attorneys, and public defenders.
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Activities: Ongoing legal education for Immigration law.
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- San Francisco La Raza Lawyers
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- Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
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- Activities: Promote pro bono charitable legal activities throughout the Bay Are for BALIF.
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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- California Public Defenders Association
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- Activities: Ongong CLE, legal equational activity.
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- California
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- 9th Circuit
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Credit Cards Accepted
All major credit cards accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. My boyfriend was arrested and charged w/ damage telephone/powerline and cruelty to children. Can those be reduced?
- A: Everything depends. On bf's criminal history, the extent of the damage/harm that occurred and howngood his defense attorney is.
- Q. I was not read my Miranda rights before or after questioned and arrested for dui. why?
- A: Police are entitled to do "investigative questioning" without reading your Miranda rights. Once you are arrested, usually handcuffed, then they are required to read you your rights. The problem is that often the officers will gather everything they need for a DUI conviction during their "investigative phase," and then have no need to ask questions once the cuffs are on. This is why it's a good idea to remain silent from the moment the officers say boo!
- Q. Hello there,I had a question regarding a domestic violence case. I
- A: If you filed for a protective order on your own, and it was granted, then when the judge granted the order it would be stated on the record how long the court order was good for.
If it was a protective order that was granted as part of a criminal domestic violence case, and the protective order will be valid for the Longs probation is going on. Do you know how long the case going forward for, you can always call the District Attorney's Office, or check with the court criminal Clerks Office at the county with this occurred.
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Expungements Basics -Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
Expungment basics. Reduce or erase criminal charges from your criminal history, for a JOB, SCHOOL, LOANS, HOUSING, and IMMIGRATION purposes.
U Visa Qualifications - Attorney Sergio H. Benavides- www.your1stdefense.com
Do you qualify for a U Visa? Undocumented immigrants can get a green card if cooperating with police, and are victims of a crime.
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San Francisco Bay Area Criminal Law Specialist and Criminal Defense Lawyer Sergio H. Benavides reviews for the public the Dos & Don'ts of the First Day in Criminal Court. Defendants make many mistakes when they don't consult with an experienced Criminal Defense lawyer. Free Consultation.
How to Stop Police Interrogation - Criminal Defense Tips
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