DWI (driving while impaired)
Strategic defense in court and before the DMV, from day one.
A DELIBERATE DEFENSE
CriminalDefense
Calm, strategic representation when your freedom, your license, and your name are on the line.
A Criminal Charge Requires More than a Court Appearance
A criminal charge reaches far beyond a date on the court calendar. It can touch your job, your driver’s license, your housing, and, in many cases, a family matter that is already underway.
At Benitez Family Law, we approach criminal defense with the same structure, discretion, and strategic intent we bring to family law. Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial, even when it resolves earlier.
WHAT WE DO
Matters we commonly handle
Our criminal defense practice is intentionally selective. We handle five types of charges in Wake and Forsyth Counties:
Assault and domestic violence
Discreet defense in charges that reach the whole family.
Traffic and license: no operator’s license (NOL), driving while license revoked (DWLR), speeding, and reckless driving
Resolve the small charge before it becomes a large one.
Drug possession and paraphernalia
A minor charge does not have to become a permanent record.
Indecent liberties with a minor
A serious, discreet defense for the gravest accusation.
If your matter is not on this list, we will tell you plainly at the consultation and point you to the right resource.
A thoughtful, strategic approach
We begin by understanding the charge, the court date, and your record before recommending a strategy. The day representation is signed, we request the State’s evidence. You know the full fee before you sign, and you receive steady communication about where your case stands.
Our role is not simply to appear in court. It is to help you make informed decisions at a moment of real uncertainty.
Where your case is heard
- Wake County
- Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
- Forsyth County
- Forsyth County Hall of Justice, 200 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem
Service areas
We handle cases in the district and superior courts of Wake and Forsyth Counties. We represent clients from these communities:
Wake County and surrounding areas: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wendell, Zebulon.
Forsyth County and surrounding areas: Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and the nearby communities of Greensboro and High Point.
Knowing when to take the next step
It is worth seeking legal guidance if you:
- Received a citation or were arrested and have a court date approaching
- Refused a breath test or received a notice from the DMV
- Are subject to a no-contact order that affects your family
- Have a custody, divorce, or protective order case connected to the charge
- Missed an earlier court date and suspect a warrant exists
Early guidance sets the terms under which the entire case unfolds.
- Fees
- Flat fee available, with payment plans. You know the full fee before you sign. We explain the structure at the initial consultation.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Begin with aPrivate Conversation
Before your first court appearance, a confidential consultation can clarify your legal position and set the next steps.
Schedule a Private Consultation