Attorney for human trafficking suspect opens his own practice; from prosecutor to defense attorney, Ben has a winning record

Ben McLaughlin, who has his own private practice near the Courthouse, is currently defending David Anderson, the defendant in the alleged human trafficking case, which is being tried for the third time.

Ben has experience with federal case, he worked at the Humboldt County District Attorney office, then joined a local law firm and now has his own practice.

I wanted to do a post on Ben because there are a handful of lawyers I admire as attorneys and people and whether he is a prosecutor or a defense attorney, Ben works very hard for his clients. Attorneys who branch out on their own, in a very competitive field, locally and build a business are to be commended.

Cases Ben McLaughlin successfully as a Humboldt County Deputy District Attorney:

People v. Kevin Scott Walker - Rape

People v. Rodney Groh - Murder

People v. Juan Pedro Guevara - 3-strike case

People v. Michael Woody - Drug sales and eluding


Federal case that Ben prosecuted United States vs. Combs.

http://www.times-standard.com/crime/ci_24138119/humboldt-men-sentenced-federal-pot-case-two-men

Ben's client was looking for a sentence anywhere from 5 to 40 years.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/04/from-das-office-to-clanton-law-firm-now.html

Post from Apr 16, 2014:

From DA's office to Clanton Law Firm, now Ben McLaughlin has his own practice
Ben McLaughlin just started his own practice about a month ago. He will be taking cases as a criminal defense attorney as well as family law and some personal injury in the future.

Congratulations Ben!

Contact information:

McLaughlin Law Office
1036 Fifth Street, Suite B
Toll free:  888-242-6998

ben@northcoastjustice.com