Background
Benjamin, Steven D. was born on October 30, 1954 in Swansboro, North Carolina, United States.
Benjamin, Steven D. was born on October 30, 1954 in Swansboro, North Carolina, United States.
East Carolina University (Bachelor of Arts, 1976). University of Richmond, Therapeutic Community Williams School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1979). Phi Alpha Delta. Associate Editor, University of Richmond Law Review, 1978 1979.
Worked at Steven Doctorate. Benjamin and Associates A Professional Corporation (Richmond, Virginia) specializing in Criminal Trial and Appellate Practice in all Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1979, Virginia. 1983, United States. District Court, Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia.
1984, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and United States. Supreme Court.
Associate Editor, University of Richmond Law Review, 1978-1979. Adjunct Faculty, University of Richmond Law School, 1997, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1987-1988.
Lectures: Bureau of National Affairs, Law Education Institute, Incorporated.
Virginia Law Foundation. District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
North Carolina Public Defenders Association.
Virginia Public Defenders Association. Washington & Lee School of Law. Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
T.C. Williams School of Law.
Author: "Survey of Virginia Criminal Law and Procedure," University of Richmond Law Review, Summer, 1988, 1991, 1992 and 1993. Biography, National Directory of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Member: Richmond Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors). Virginia State Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section).
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Fourth Circuit Amicus Liaison).
Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys (Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee). Richmond Criminal Bar Association. Steven Doctorate. Benjamin and Associates practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense.
Steve Benjamin founded the firm in 1979, and established an aggressive practice in the state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Betty Layne DesPortes joined the firm in 1993, after obtaining her master"s degree in forensic science. Combining experience and specialized knowledge, the firm has a reputation for vigorously pursuing all avenues of defense.
Member: Richmond Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors). Virginia State Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Fourth Circuit Amicus Liaison).
Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys (Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee).
Richmond Criminal Bar Association.
