Atty. Benjamin Wagner
Benjamin Wagner is a lawyer practicing criminal law, white collar crime, federal crime and 3 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Wagner at a Glance
Benjamin Wagner is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), District of Columbia (1989), and California (1993). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1986) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Wagner
- Benjamin Wagner is a lawyer practicing criminal law, white collar crime, federal crime and 3 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Benjamin practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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Benjamin Wagner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Wagner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Criminal Defense in Palo Alto
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Federal Crimes in Palo Alto
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White Collar Crimes in Palo Alto
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Securities Law in Palo Alto
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Civil Litigation in Palo Alto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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 Palo Alto Choose Benjamin Wagner
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 Wagner's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, securities, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Wagner brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District of Columbia, and California, Benjamin Wagner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Benjamin Wagner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Benjamin Wagner 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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