{"success":true,"data":{"id":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","slug":"law-offices-of-benjamin-cates-murrieta-ca","name":"Law Offices of Benjamin Cates","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"firmName":"Law Offices of Benjamin Cates","email":null,"phone":"+1951-330-2929","website":"http://www.cateslawoffices.com/","headshotUrl":null,"photoUrl":null,"logoUrl":null,"address":"43460 Ridge Park Dr #200f","address2":null,"city":"Temecula","county":null,"state":"CA","zipCode":"92590","latitude":33.4971416,"longitude":-117.160535,"serviceCounties":[],"serviceCities":[],"specialties":[],"barNumber":null,"barState":"CO","licenseDate":null,"verified":false,"verifiedAt":null,"verifiedBy":null,"practiceAreas":[],"yearsExperience":0,"casesWon":0,"totalSettlements":null,"bio":null,"tagline":null,"consultationFee":null,"education":[],"awards":[],"caseResults":[],"faqs":[],"googleDescription":"43460 Ridge Park Dr #200f, Temecula, CA 92590","googleCategory":"Criminal justice attorney","googleCategoryIds":["law_firm","lawyer"],"googlePlaceId":"ChIJr2ig5y5-24ARtKcchtyY0Oo","googleCid":"16920191872941205428","googleMapsUrl":null,"isClaimed":true,"totalPhotos":3,"workHours":{"timetable":{"friday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"monday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"sunday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"tuesday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"saturday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"thursday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}],"wednesday":[{"open":{"hour":0,"minute":0},"close":{"hour":24,"minute":0}}]},"current_status":"open"},"businessAttributes":null,"peopleAlsoSearch":null,"websiteScreenshotUrl":null,"subscriptionTier":"free","subscriptionStatus":"active","subscriptionStartDate":null,"subscriptionEndDate":null,"monthlyLeadCap":5,"leadsReceivedThisMonth":0,"currentMonthLeads":0,"monthlySpendCap":null,"spentThisMonth":"0","capResetDate":null,"trialEndsAt":null,"preferredCrashTypes":[],"preferredSeverities":[],"minLeadScore":0,"maxLeadRadius":50,"acceptsAfterHours":false,"preferredContactMethod":"EMAIL","notificationEmail":null,"notificationPhone":null,"emailNotifications":true,"smsNotifications":false,"rating":"4.8","averageRating":4.8,"reviewsCount":22,"reviewCount":22,"avgResponseTime":null,"averageResponseTime":null,"reviewsRefreshedAt":null,"profileViews":23,"leadsReceived":0,"totalLeadsReceived":0,"leadsContacted":0,"totalLeadsContacted":0,"leadsConverted":0,"totalLeadsSigned":0,"conversionRate":0,"totalRevenue":"0","rankingScore":0,"profileCompleteness":0,"status":"PENDING","isActive":true,"isPaused":false,"pausedAt":null,"pausedUntil":null,"pauseReason":null,"isVerified":false,"isFeatured":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.617Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T14:27:49.569Z","lastLoginAt":null,"lastActiveAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.617Z","userId":null,"reviews":[{"id":"babbd8e6-fd2d-4409-8cd2-9f6fbef25ea1","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"I never thought I would need an attorney for a traffic matter, but I am so grateful I found Attorney Ben Cates. From the very beginning, he was honorable, respectful, and incredibly thorough. Ben takes the time to look at every angle of a case, ensuring nothing is overlooked. What impressed me most was how collaborative he is—he makes the process feel efficient and effective, working with you rather than just for you. His professionalism and dedication gave me confidence throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Ben highly enough for anyone in need of legal representation.","reviewerName":"Jennifer E","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wc1pIbFRSMkZOTTFkblNGTm1NM1ZRWlU0ek1XYxAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wc1pIbFRSMkZOTTFkblNGTm1NM1ZRWlU0ek1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVsZHlTR2FNM1dnSFNmM3VQZU4zMWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116253452266146381822/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2025-10-01T21:42:22.000Z","timeAgo":"5 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.712Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.712Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"fed0441f-8ad6-4637-ae19-5f21d81488c6","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Ben was a fantastic lawyer! I hired him back in August of 2021. Finally as I write this review my case was closed and he handled all of it. I cannot thank this man enough. If you're military as well this is the guy you need to hire!!","reviewerName":"cameron smith","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNSHYzb2Jra1o3Qmt3RRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNSHYzb2Jra1o3Qmt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMHv3obkkZ7BkwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109384420175640090162/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2025-05-16T18:46:31.000Z","timeAgo":"9 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.804Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.804Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"52acf147-6780-47c9-b2ac-6dec6de648bd","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Benjamin Cates will fight for you. I recommend him if you are looking for a great attorney. Contact him yourself to see .","reviewerName":"Andy Perez","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJbzQtTkd3EAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJbzQtTkd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIo4-NGw%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106372918190500961649/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2025-04-12T17:22:29.000Z","timeAgo":"11 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.893Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.893Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"b1b63610-ad84-4d08-9045-936f94802881","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Ben helped me with my DUI case. He was very helpful when I was going through a rough time. Ben helped me keep my driver's license and my job, thanks to him I got my DUI charges dropped to a misdemeanor. Ben was very good with communication, either by text or a call he was always responsive. I highly recommend his services for DUI defense.","reviewerName":"Osvaldo Hernandez","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3a3FxR2VBEAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3a3FxR2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwkqqGeA%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106463044215675581635/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2025-03-17T17:02:38.000Z","timeAgo":"11 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.979Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:29.979Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"3fe33d80-c07c-4647-a213-a25026fba776","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Mr. Cates was referred to us, he was fantastic. He was extremely professional,  upfront,  honest & had open communication w us at all times. Our family member definitely benefited from his expertise.  Do NOT hesitate to hire him, you won't regret it!","reviewerName":"Scot Lohman","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxOE1hZmNnEAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxOE1hZmNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC18Mafcg%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110463546066208812872/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2023-12-22T05:28:41.000Z","timeAgo":"2 years ago","isLocalGuide":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.066Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.066Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"415f3134-210c-422b-9840-10598cd38ffc","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Mr. Cates represented me in a DUI case back in 2016 (.156 BAC, 20mph over the speed limit).  After calling around to multiple attorneys who all said my only hope was to plead guilty or hope for a “wet reckless”, I was referred by another attorney to Mr. Cates.  He told me to wait and ended up delaying the case on my behalf to accommodate the timeline for what he anticipated would be a change in legislation governing DUIs in the legal district for the southern half of California.  As a result, a .156 BAC, 20mph over speed limit DUI became a dismissal and $600 fine.  Mr. Cates was easy to work with and was quick to respond to all questions I had.  I highly recommend Ben Cates as an attorney.","reviewerName":"Mike Oehl","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaZ3JXUDFnRRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaZ3JXUDFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZgrWP1gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104369351601481442329/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2023-09-27T02:55:59.000Z","timeAgo":"2 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.159Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.159Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"e9d8c98b-4b0f-4169-a4ab-fd53b8bc493f","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"I used Ben and so happy as he did a great job and he is so easy to talk to and always answers your questions and keeps in touch.. you can be assured he has your back … thanks Ben.   Can’t say enough great things and glad I found him as my lawyer","reviewerName":"Tom Richardson","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4eTkyWnh3RRAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4eTkyWnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxy92ZxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105835014872701824029/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2023-06-15T04:25:57.000Z","timeAgo":"2 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.249Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.249Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"d773adca-4817-4c44-9635-cd7503c4427c","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Ben did an amazing job on my case! He worked very hard with the DA and always answered all the questions I had. He was very easy to get in contact with and always communicated with me throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend Ben to all of my family and friends.","reviewerName":"Mike Williams","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMteGItRk1REAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMteGItRk1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-xb-FMQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106169274233576230237/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":null,"ownerTimestamp":null,"reviewTimestamp":"2022-11-08T20:49:46.000Z","timeAgo":"3 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.337Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.337Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"2bef804e-7629-4839-87fc-9481df128958","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"I am super happy and thankful with Mr. Gates he help me with a legal issue back in 2016 And I recently needed help for another issue six years later he still had the same number and I reached out to him and he helped me right away and now everything result thank you so much.","reviewerName":"Mireya Lazaro","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1LU15c1hREAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1LU15c1hREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICu-MysXQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112289916677857527165/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":"Thank you! It was a pleasure to help.","ownerTimestamp":"2023-03-16T04:54:14.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2022-07-20T19:05:13.000Z","timeAgo":"3 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.422Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.422Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null},{"id":"1692b237-ee14-42ac-b20a-9508a698c978","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Ben was a such a fantastic person and a great help for me! I would recommend hiring him! His professionalism is on point and second to none, outstanding person!","reviewerName":"Luke Laderoute","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"ChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPc2JhcUZBEAE","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPc2JhcUZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xead098dc861ca7b4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOsbaqFA%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114114702191674868838/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":"Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.","ownerTimestamp":"2023-03-16T04:54:14.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2022-07-07T23:05:53.000Z","timeAgo":"3 years ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.510Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T02:04:30.510Z","lawyerId":"0baf9ff2-a309-4cc2-9ab2-5350079817f3","response":null}],"intelligence":null}}