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.
Since 2005
Since 2005
2014 - Current
Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
Attorney and Counselor at Law, practicing DUI/ DWI, Criminal Defense and Immigration. Certified Criminal Law Specialist
2007 - 2013
Fresno County Public Defender's Office
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.
2002 - 2005
J.D. (2005) | Law
Activities: La Raza Law Students Association - Social Chair Pride Law Students Association
1996 - 1997
M.A. (1997) | Education
Master in Education, and a Teaching Certificate in K-8 Education, with Endorsement for Journalism
1990 - 1993
B.A. (1993) | English Literature
Honors: Dean's List
Top 100 Trial Lawyers Association
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
