Benjamin Scarfe

Benjamin Scarfe is a Sacramento criminal defense lawyer who represents people facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Sacramento County and surrounding communities. His practice includes DUI, drug offenses, assault, domestic violence, and other serious criminal allegations. He has practiced criminal defense since 2010 and spent the first decade of his career concentrating heavily on DUI cases. His work focuses on protecting constitutional rights and challenging prosecution evidence.

Scarfe earned his J.D. from CAL Northern School of Law. His legal education provided a foundation in criminal law, constitutional protections, legal research, courtroom advocacy, and case analysis. This training supports his ability to evaluate police procedures, review evidentiary weaknesses, prepare defense arguments, and guide clients through criminal proceedings involving serious consequences for their freedom, employment, driving privileges, and future.

Scarfe has extensive courtroom experience in DUI and broader criminal defense matters. He has handled more than 15 DUI jury trials and hundreds of DMV Administrative Per Se hearings. His practice has expanded to encompass a wide range of criminal cases, including drug charges, assault, and other felony and misdemeanor allegations. He examines arrest circumstances, expert evidence, police reports, and prosecution theories when preparing cases for negotiation or trial.

Benjamin Scarfe is an active member of the State Bar of California and has practiced in the state since 2010. His professional affiliations include the California DUI Lawyers Association and the Butte County Bar Association. His background reflects more than a decade of focused criminal defense work, substantial DUI litigation experience, and regular courtroom advocacy. He serves clients in Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Roseville, Placer County, and surrounding California communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Scarfe Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Butte County Bar Association
• Member, California DUI Lawyers Association
• Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Licensed State

• California

Education

• CAL Northern School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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