Robert M Berke

Robert M Berke

also known as BERKE

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bridgeport, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

640 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

federal and state criminal practice

34 years | 13,000 cases

55%
Car Accident 10%

27 years | 200 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

34 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

27 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

auto accidents and medical malpractice

26 years | 160 cases

10%
Civil Rights 5%

excessive force and false arrest

26 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 510-750 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Robert Berke, LLC

640 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605-1704

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Robert M Berke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angela | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire Berke

I hired Berke to fight my husband's drug charge and violation of probation. Berke was always there at every court hearing, fast in responding to all emails and also advocated from my husband's medical negligence while in incarcerated. Needless to say Berke won both the drug charge & violation of prob...ation on behalf of my husband and he was able to come home sooner then later.

Posted by IB | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Attorney around

Rob is a great person and an amazing attorney. Rob handled my DUI case and got me the best deal possible. He worked hard on every avenue he could possibly take to make sure my case was dropped and my record stayed clean. Besides all of the nit and grit, he also took an interest in my personal life an...d profession whenever we would talk. This made a very stressful and tough situation that I was experiencing become more calm and easier to handle. Knowing that his professionalism, caring nature, and expertise in his trade was leading the way on my case, allowed me to get through this time a lot easier. Him Succeeding in the end was an added bonus, and I am forever grateful!! The Best!!

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Don't look any further!

Robert Berke is the best lawyer in the state of CT. I had a legal issue and he has done an absolutely fantastic job! I used a different attorney previously and Robert is by far way superior and provided the best possible results. If you have issues with the law in CT, don't use anyone else!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Lawyer

Robert Berke represented me and obtained a dismissal, in a case where I was falsely accused of a crime that I did not commit. The charges against me were reckless driving and breach of peace, charges, if they stuck would have adversely impacted my otherwise excellent driving record, not to mention my... reputation. The Fairfield Police conducted a severely flawed investigation that put me in this predicament. Rob appeared in Court countless times and the case was finally resolved to my complete satisfaction. Throughout the process, Rob was consultative, in communication, returned my calls, was empathetic, listened to me and considered evidence that I had brought to him that demonstrated that the Police and the accusers were false in their accusations and swift to make a false arrest. Rob was able to articulate this to the Bridgeport Superior Court, effectively leading to all charges being dismissed against me. Attorney Robert Berke, is a highly skilled lawyer who fights for his clients. He fought for me and I am confident that he will fight for you, too. Also I noted that he is respected by Court personnel. Thank you Mr. Berke for everything that you did for my family and I and the positive outcome in a Court of Law.

Posted by Patricia | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Berke performed a miracle

I had the good fortune to hire Attorney Robert Berke to represent a family member a couple of times with very good results. This last time Attorney Berke amazed not only me and the family but also the entire court. I could not be more thrilled with the results of Attorney Berke’s expertise in handl...ing a very delicate situation. If you need to get the best results you need to get the best; Attorney Robert Berke.

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Robert M Berke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kent Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rob reputation is well known throughout the legal community, so it was without hesitation that I referred a client to him for the criminal defense aspects of a civil matter. He resolved the matter quickly and favorably for our joint client."

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Max Rosenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Berke is one of the most impressive, accomplished lawyers in his field. We first met when he secured an appeal and later an acquittal for a friend. I have been nothing but impressed with him since then. I am very pleased to be working with him on a case currently."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Charles Young

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as trustworthy, skilled and experienced."

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Kent Miller

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Rufus Alldredge

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Community service award, Woodbridge Democratic Town Commmittee

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Silver Bullet, NRA

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Expert witness, Criminal defense

2010 - Present

founder and owner, Law Office of Robert Berke

1999 - 2000

Attorney, Private Law Firm 2

1992 - 1998

Attorney, Government Attorney

1991 - 1991

Judicial intern, United States District Court CT

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk intern, United States District court CT

Associations

2015 - Present

Police Commission

Chairman

2015 - Present

Expert witness

criminal defense

2013 - Present

Town of Woodbridge

Board of Ethics

1994 - Present

Woodbridge Democratic Town Committee

member

2008 - 2015

Town of Woodbridge

Town Moderator

2004 - 2006

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Mock trial judge

1995 - 2015

Woodbridge Democratic Town Committee

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

State v, David G

Dismissed

State v. Edwin G.

NOT GUILTY

State v. Billy S.

NOT GUILTY

State v. Conrod D.

Not guilty

Orlando Lopez Soto v, Bridgeport Police

confidential settlement

State v. John L.

criminal trials

not guilty

State v. Alvin R

NOT GUILTY

State v. James S.

NOT GUILTY

State v. Carlos D

Not Guilty

State v. Benluet T.

Not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of gun possession

State v. Benluet T.

Not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of gun possession

State v. Mike B.

Not Guilty

State v. Jeffrey B

Not Guilty

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Education

1992

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

State University of New York, Albany

BA

Speaking Engagements

2017

Fairfield County Bar Association

Discovery in Criminal Cases

2010

Criminal Practice Violations of Probation

Violations of probation

Publications

2010

Ct Criminal Practice CT Crminal Practice

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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