team-member

James Benzoni

N/A

Licensed for 30 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Spanish

About

I came into the practice of law after studying for six years to be a Catholic priest, after which I spent 10 years traveling all over the Unites States and Mexico, to Europe, and to Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and iNdia. During this time, I got to live with people from all walks of life, from poor to rich, and with people of many different religions. While on the road, I was preaching Christianity, but it was a Christianity based on the fact that we are all brothers and isters, of One Family, and that we need to love and care for each other, and for our world in general.At the end of this 10 years, I went through some expereinces that led directly to my entry into law school. Sicne becoming a lawyer, I have had the privilege of defending many persons, both in immigration court and in criminal court. I have developed a law practice focused on family immigrant and deportation defense, with a specialty in criminal deportatioin defense. I have given many Continuing Legal Education seminars to alwyers on this area of the law for many years. I was adjusnct professor in immigration law for Drake Law School from 1997 to 2004. our law office also led the response to the big ICE immigraiton raid in Postville in 2008. I continue my law practice here in Iowa, with my focus now bering the reunification of families while continuing to work in the area of immigration deportation. I enjoy my pracitce and my clients. I thank God for this wonderful opportunity to be of service.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Immigration

Language

Spanish

Contact

Benzoni Law Office, Plc2912 Beaver AveBenzoni Law Office, PlcDes Moines, IA, 50310-4040

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
November 15, 2017

I hired Mr. Benzoni in a very complicated case. We were newly weds with my husband and he faced problems with immigration before I could even submit a I-130 application. Mr. Benzoni was very straight forward and told us the process from the consultation day. I loved the fact he is not the type of lawyer who will say everything will be fine, he tells you the bad things and risks very clear from day one. My husband did go back for 1 1/2 years to MX just like Mr. Benzoni had said. He was approved to re-enter to US and 3 years have passed, my husband is a US citizen now. All started with the knowledge and dedication of Mr. Benzoni and his assistant. I totally recommend him to friends and family because he is honest and hard working lawyer.

Linda
October 9, 2015

My son in law had a complicated case for immigration. Mr Benzoni and his team were wonderful, supportive, respectful, efficient and really worked hard for such a fair price. I am grateful to them for everything. I have referred multiple people to him for help. Mr. Benzoni and his assistant have so much compassion and love for all walks of life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Linda Almanza

Myriah
September 2, 2014

I went through 3 lawyers, all telling me different things each. James was the first that made sense and got things done and moving. His Legal team is great to deal with and his firm explains things clearly and bluntly so there has been no beating around the brush. My case took 3 and a half years and Benzoni had to deal with a big mess once i found and hired him that the other lawyers had done trying to take different directions. I have been told great things from other people that have worked with him and I suggest him to everyone i meet in the same situation.

Andrea
February 26, 2017

I hired James Benzoni to help me and my husband on his deportation case in 2016, and we are still fighting the order. We are trying to get the courts to re-open it so we can have a chance to keep our family together. I have faith in Mr. Benzoni to do the right thing as he has shown himself to be a capable, intellegent man. He has won many difficult cases in the past for grateful clients, and I believe he is going to continue to work on finding answers. He isn't the kind of man that gives up and gives in. He will continue to work hard and we will get a fair outcome, which doesn't come easily these days.

anonymous
November 15, 2017

I hired Mr. Benzoni in a very complicated case. We were newly weds with my husband and he faced problems with immigration before I could even submit a I-130 application. Mr. Benzoni was very straight forward and told us the process from the consultation day. I loved the fact he is not the type of lawyer who will say everything will be fine, he tells you the bad things and risks very clear from day one. My husband did go back for 1 1/2 years to MX just like Mr. Benzoni had said. He was approved to re-enter to US and 3 years have passed, my husband is a US citizen now. All started with the knowledge and dedication of Mr. Benzoni and his assistant. I totally recommend him to friends and family because he is honest and hard working lawyer.

Linda
October 9, 2015

My son in law had a complicated case for immigration. Mr Benzoni and his team were wonderful, supportive, respectful, efficient and really worked hard for such a fair price. I am grateful to them for everything. I have referred multiple people to him for help. Mr. Benzoni and his assistant have so much compassion and love for all walks of life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Linda Almanza

Myriah
September 2, 2014

I went through 3 lawyers, all telling me different things each. James was the first that made sense and got things done and moving. His Legal team is great to deal with and his firm explains things clearly and bluntly so there has been no beating around the brush. My case took 3 and a half years and Benzoni had to deal with a big mess once i found and hired him that the other lawyers had done trying to take different directions. I have been told great things from other people that have worked with him and I suggest him to everyone i meet in the same situation.

Andrea
February 26, 2017

I hired James Benzoni to help me and my husband on his deportation case in 2016, and we are still fighting the order. We are trying to get the courts to re-open it so we can have a chance to keep our family together. I have faith in Mr. Benzoni to do the right thing as he has shown himself to be a capable, intellegent man. He has won many difficult cases in the past for grateful clients, and I believe he is going to continue to work on finding answers. He isn't the kind of man that gives up and gives in. He will continue to work hard and we will get a fair outcome, which doesn't come easily these days.

anonymous
November 15, 2017

I hired Mr. Benzoni in a very complicated case. We were newly weds with my husband and he faced problems with immigration before I could even submit a I-130 application. Mr. Benzoni was very straight forward and told us the process from the consultation day. I loved the fact he is not the type of lawyer who will say everything will be fine, he tells you the bad things and risks very clear from day one. My husband did go back for 1 1/2 years to MX just like Mr. Benzoni had said. He was approved to re-enter to US and 3 years have passed, my husband is a US citizen now. All started with the knowledge and dedication of Mr. Benzoni and his assistant. I totally recommend him to friends and family because he is honest and hard working lawyer.

Linda
October 9, 2015

My son in law had a complicated case for immigration. Mr Benzoni and his team were wonderful, supportive, respectful, efficient and really worked hard for such a fair price. I am grateful to them for everything. I have referred multiple people to him for help. Mr. Benzoni and his assistant have so much compassion and love for all walks of life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Linda Almanza

Myriah
September 2, 2014

I went through 3 lawyers, all telling me different things each. James was the first that made sense and got things done and moving. His Legal team is great to deal with and his firm explains things clearly and bluntly so there has been no beating around the brush. My case took 3 and a half years and Benzoni had to deal with a big mess once i found and hired him that the other lawyers had done trying to take different directions. I have been told great things from other people that have worked with him and I suggest him to everyone i meet in the same situation.

Andrea
February 26, 2017

I hired James Benzoni to help me and my husband on his deportation case in 2016, and we are still fighting the order. We are trying to get the courts to re-open it so we can have a chance to keep our family together. I have faith in Mr. Benzoni to do the right thing as he has shown himself to be a capable, intellegent man. He has won many difficult cases in the past for grateful clients, and I believe he is going to continue to work on finding answers. He isn't the kind of man that gives up and gives in. He will continue to work hard and we will get a fair outcome, which doesn't come easily these days.