Benjamin A. Schwartz, Criminal Defense Attorney in Dover, Delaware
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Managing PartneratSchwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A
Dover, DE
Practicing criminal defense in Dover since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Benjamin A. Schwartz is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice. Benjamin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Dover, DE
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Dog Bites · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Criminal Defense, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice matters from Dover, DE.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Benjamin A. Schwartz: Benjamin A. Schwartz is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice. Benjamin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Benjamin A. Schwartz
Benjamin concentrates on criminal defense, dog bites, medical malpractice, motorcycle, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Benjamin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Dog Bites
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Medical Malpractice
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Wrongful Death
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Animal Law
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Criminal Defense cases in Dover, Delaware
Benjamin takes criminal defense matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Dog Bites cases in Dover, Delaware
Benjamin takes dog bites matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Dover, Delaware
Benjamin takes medical malpractice matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Motorcycle cases in Dover, Delaware
Benjamin takes motorcycle matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dover, Delaware
Benjamin takes personal injury matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Benjamin A. Schwartz — Over 25 years of Delaware criminal defense experience
Benjamin A. Schwartz is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice. Benjamin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Ben Schwartz is an American jury trial lawyer. He frequently represents plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also represents the accused in criminal cases, and represents physicians and other medical treatment providers in licensing and other litigation matters.
Ben is the Managing Partner of Schwartz & Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A., a law firm with offices in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. He is licensed to practice in the States of Delaware and Maryland.
Ben is the Chair of the Trustees for Client Protection, an arm of the Delaware Supreme Court. He is an editor of the Journal of the Delaware State Bar Association. And he serves on the Board of Trustees of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association.
Ben graduated with his Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude in 2001 from New York Law School, and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 1997 from University of Delaware. He is a 1993 graduate of Dover High School in Dover, Delaware.
Ben has been selected by his peers for recognition in publications such as Best Lawyers in America (2018), Super Lawyers Magazine (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), and Delaware Today Top Lawyers (2013).
Memberships
Delaware State Bar Association
Chairman (2009 – present), DSBA Health Law Section
DSBA Committee on Judicial Appointments
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
Kent County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
The National Trial Lawyers Association (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Lincoln Club of Delaware
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer Association
Working with Benjamin on a criminal defense matter
Ben Schwartz is an American jury trial lawyer. He frequently represents plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also represents the accused in criminal cases, and represents physicians and other medical treatment providers in licensing and other litigation matters. Ben is the Managing Partner of Schwartz & Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A., a law firm with offices…
Who Benjamin represents
Benjamin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, dog bites, and medical malpractice matters in Dover and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Benjamin A. Schwartz's legal education and bar admissions
New York Law School
J.D. · 2001
University of Delaware
B.S.B.A. Business · 1997
Jurisdictions
Benjamin's state bar admissions
Maryland
2016 · ACTIVE
Delaware
2001 · ACTIVE
Benjamin studied at J.D. in New York Law School and B.S.B.A. Business in University of Delaware.
Law school and academic background
Benjamin completed J.D. in New York Law School and B.S.B.A. Business in University of Delaware. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Benjamin's professional memberships and bar associations
Delaware Bar Association Kent County Bar Association American Inns of Court (Terry Carey Chapter) Association of Trial Lawyers of America Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Benjamin A. Schwartz's office in Dover
Benjamin's primary office is at 1140 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A
1140 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
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Client reviews of Benjamin A. Schwartz — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Benjamin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Dover.
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How to hire Benjamin A. Schwartz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Benjamin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Benjamin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Dover, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Benjamin
Benjamin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Benjamin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin A. Schwartz
How much does it cost to hire Benjamin for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Benjamin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?
Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Benjamin take my case if I'm outside Dover?
Benjamin is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Benjamin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Benjamin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Benjamin accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Benjamin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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