Atty. Benjamin Peter Wasserman
Benjamin Peter Wasserman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, personal injury. Benjamin received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Long Beach, CA · 61+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Peter Wasserman at a Glance
Benjamin Peter Wasserman is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Long Beach, California. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in California (1965). Educated at University of Southern California LL.B. (—) and University of Southern California A.B. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Peter Wasserman
- Benjamin Peter Wasserman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, personal injury
- Benjamin received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Benjamin practices in Long Beach, CA
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Benjamin Peter Wasserman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Peter Wasserman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Long Beach.
Personal Injury in Long Beach
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Long Beach
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Long Beach
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Long Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Long Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Long Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Long Beach Choose Benjamin Peter Wasserman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Peter Wasserman's practice in the field of personal injury and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Peter Wasserman brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and criminal defense, Benjamin Peter Wasserman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Long Beach
A Long Beach-based practice means Benjamin Peter Wasserman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin Peter Wasserman Handles in Long Beach
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