James Dean Benitez III

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Ponca City, Oklahoma

Benitez Law
James Dean Benitez III
Benitez Law

Practice areas: Criminal Defense; view more

Licensed in Oklahoma since: 2023

Education: Pennsylvania State University The Dickinson School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2025

Benitez Law

114 N 3rd St
Ponca City, OK 74601
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In the heart of Ponca City, Oklahoma, James Benitez shines as a beacon of hope for individuals navigating the complexities of criminal defense law. Through his law firm, Benitez Law, he embodies a client-centric approach, providing personalized attention, meticulous preparation and unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. His commitment to justice extends beyond Ponca City, serving the surrounding communities with compassion and proficiency.

As a consummate professional, Mr. Benitez is more than just an attorney – he is a trusted ally who walks alongside his clients through every challenge, offering both skillful legal guidance and a comforting presence during times of immense stress. His peers recognize him for his unrelenting passion for justice, his ability to listen and his tireless efforts to ensure that his clients receive the highest level of representation.

Mr. Benitez's academic foundation is a testament to his dedication to excellence. He began his higher education journey at Western Nebraska Community College, where he secured an associate's degree in general studies in 2016. He then pursued his passion for political science and government, culminating in a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2019. This solid academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future success in the legal profession.

Demonstrating his commitment to the legal profession, Mr. Benitez earned his Doctor of Law from Penn State Law in 2022. After successfully passing the bar exam, he was admitted to practice law in Oklahoma in 2023, marking the beginning of his dedicated service to the community. With his extensive education and training, he is well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of the legal system, providing his clients with adept guidance and representation.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations

  • 100% Criminal Defense

First Admitted: 2023, Oklahoma

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Oklahoma, 2023

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Acquitted - First Degree Rape, 2024
  • Acquitted - Drug Trafficking, 2025
  • Acquitted - Kidnapping , 2025
  • Acquitted - First Degree Murder, 2025

Educational Background

  • Western Nebraska Community College, associate's degree in general studies, 2016
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln, bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government, 2019

Office location for James Dean Benitez III

114 N 3rd St
Ponca City, OK 74601

Phone: 720-901-4993

Selections

1 Year Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2025

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