Meet your attorney: Ben Zicherman

Ben Zicherman was born and raised in Berkeley, California and attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he earned degrees in Communications and Sociology and graduated with Deans List honors.

He earned his J.D. with Cum Laude honors from Pace Law School in New York, spending his internship clerking for the Queens County District Attorney. During this time, Ben learned how the government oversees criminal prosecutions and he participated in all aspects of criminal cases ranging from the complaint to trial to verdicts. Ben was involved with cases ranging from petty theft to murder.

It was through this exposure to the system that Ben decided he wanted to be a Criminal Defense Attorney and help people stuck in an unjust, scary and complicated system.

He began his career working at the prestigious Beverly Hills law firm, Kesluk & Silverstein, where he specialized in defending people’s civil rights. Most notably, Ben defended a person’s right to be free from discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment in the work place. As a civil litigation attorney, Ben developed expertise in motion practice, complex litigation tactics, advanced discovery procedures, oral argument, settlement and negotiation tactics, as well as trial preparation and strategy. Along with developing Ben’s trial litigation skills, this experience allowed Ben to aggressively and successfully represent his clients.

Ben expanded beyond protecting his clients civil rights to protecting people’s constitutional rights by working with acclaimed criminal defense attorney, Bruce Margolin, who is a well-known figure in the California criminal defense community and an outspoken medical marijuana activist. Working with Mr. Margolin, Ben strengthened his skill and poise in trial advocacy. While at the Law Offices of Bruce Margolin, Ben was responsible for all aspects of written and oral motion practice, oral argument, discovery, witness preparation and trial preparation. Ben utilized his skill and experience to formulate case strategy to effectively defend his client’s rights. He was successful in resolving a number of cases that superseded his client’s expectations.

Not only has Ben mastered the trial advocacy skills necessary to obtain the best possible outcomes, but he has also developed a client centered view of his practice. Ben understands that each case and client is unique and accordingly, he ensures that all of his clients are involved and informed at every step of the proceedings. With his passionate and zealous view of the justice system, Ben will vindicate and defend your constitutional rights with sensitivity, devotion and vigor.

Ben can be reached at (510) 542-6227, through the contact form, or by email at zicherman@bayareadefenselaw.com. All consultations are confidential.