Brian Howard Berkowitz

I hired Brian to defend a family member for arrest due to possession of illegal substances. He was very professional and courteous at the same time. He provided us with the needed info as well as guided us throughout the process. He was very very efficient and I could always reach him in a short time. He was very timely in his responses. He ran the case well and produced an outcome that was most desirable. I will recommend him for any relevant case.

Brian is everything you could ask for in a lawyer. I was in a car accident and was faced with a following too closely ticket that would have put points on my license but he got it reduced to a parking ticket. Then a few months later I faced a speeding ticket for going 30mph over which seemed like an utter defeat but again I contacted Brian and he got it reduced to a parking ticket once again. Brian had saved my license and my money. There was no stress at all he completely handled the situations and was always available to be contacted. He truly cares for his clients and has a nice personal touch. If I were to run into trouble again I would contact Brian without hesitation. Thank you again!

I retained Brian's services to represent me in a first Defense DUI Charge. He immediately put me at ease. I was provided with a thorough understanding of the legal process and all the potential results. He advocated my case and I had the best possible outcome I could hope for. He was professional, knowledgeable and always available. Brian truly cares about his clients.

I retained Mr. Berkowitz for a DWI arrest, refusal for a breathalyzer, and a multitude of tickets. Hiring him was the best decision I could have ever made. He is not your typical attorney- he cares about his clients. He goes above and beyond and his years of experience and familiarity with the courts, combined with a sharp intellect are the best defense anyone could ask for. People make mistakes but do not make another one by going with any other attorney other than Brian Berkowitz.

I guess I will consider myself lucky. I found Brian online and after talking to him I knew he would be the right lawyer. He was great, knew his stuff and was able to help resolve my traffic issue to a very good result.

I found myself in a bad situation, upon being stressed and made a poor decision of getting into an argument with a store clerk while returning items to a department store. Against my better judgement I grabbed an item and walked out. They immediately caught me for shoplifting as I walked out the door. I had a career and family to think about. I didn't want this bad judgement to ruin my life. I called a couple of friends for a recommendation for a lawyer. The same name came up from all of them and that was Brian. I called Brian and immediately we had a bond. He didn't treat me like a criminal. He saw my side and all the stress I was going through. He said he could tell that it was a poor judgement, an in the moment mistake. He took me on as a client. Never being in trouble with the law before he guided me through every aspect of what to expect and made it very easy for me to go through this horrific experience. In my mind I thought it was the end of the world. He explained to me that although it was a mistake, it wasn't as bad as I had imagined in my head. He was there to answer any questions I had 7 days a week, anytime of the day. If he didn't answer, he would return my call as quick as he could. I don't think I ever waited more than 30-60 minutes for a call back. Brian is a very personable lawyer and he made me feel like his only client. He is not the typical stuck up lawyer. He didn't look down on me. He answered every question I had in details and no matter how ridiculous they were. I dealt with lawyers before, but never a criminal defense lawyer and they all have a demeanor about them. Not Brian, he was like talking to a friend. He makes you feel that comfortable. He took me into a trial and everyone at the courthouse and everyone knew him. I was in court for about 10 minutes before he got me off on the minimum community service hours with the charges eventually dropped. He followed up with me to make sure I was doing OK. I still call him for recommendations about other lawyers that I may need for different circumstances, such as a labor lawyer. Anyone would be lucky to have Brian represent them. He is honorable, caring, professional, knowledgeable and just a great all around guy. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal defense lawyer who cares about you in addition to the case. My feeling is that Brian isn't in a lawyer just for the paycheck, that he actually loves to help people.

I was in a difficult situation but honestly was pleased to have Brian in my corner. His knowledge of the Laws and professionalism is the reason I hired him as my attorney. Brian explained all my options and answered each question. Whenever I called or emailed him, Brian would always respond immediately. He was supportive and guided me throughout this whole process. I was very satisfied with the final decision. I highly recommend Brian if you ever in need of an attorney.

Brian is amazing. My trust in him is complete. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is extremely knowledgeable and works until every detail is covered. He is also very honest. He’s tough as nails and compassionate. Communication was incredible, always felt as though I was being well taken care of. Simply put he is the very best at what he does.

Brian is the best lawyer in the New York area. I got charges for trespassing and for possession of marijuana. The charges said I could face possible jail time and I was terrified. I neurotically called every lawyer in the New York area in search for the best and smartest to protect me. Brian patiently explained legal terms to me over and over again when I didn't understand them. He went above and beyond to protect my future and made sure I wasn't so terrified of the charges. Brian more than exceeded my expectations. He is one of the nicest, humble, and intelligent lawyers I have spoken to. If I ever have to go into the legal system again, Brian will be my first call no matter what. I highly recommend Brian to anyone.

Brian was nothing but professional from the very start. After seeing multiple lawyers, all with the same pre-canned response, Brian was the ONLY one to offer up a different solution/route. He met with both my wife and I AFTER business hours. After our meeting I felt very confident that he would be looking out for my best interest. He did not pull any punches, was straight forward what different avenues we could pursue and which ones he thinks would have the best possible outcome. Communication was not a problem at all. He was always a phone call/e-mail or text away even on vacation!! I highly suggest Brian and would continue to use him for any future problems as well as recommendations to family and friends.

Not only did Brian manage to get my ticket reduced to almost nothing, he always made himself available, throughout the entire process, to answer any and all questions in a friendly and personable manner. I haven't needed a lawyer to represent me in such a case before, but if there are more lawyers like Brian out there their profession wouldn't get the bad rap that's typically associated with them.

Brian Berkowitz gave his full attention to our case, was careful and thorough in preparation, smart about how to do things and very kind. I would definitely recommend him should anyone need a lawyer in the area.

I was charged with DWI and over the time that we were in court for said charge, Brian provided fantastic service as an attorney. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly, easy to get into contact with, and remarkably effective. Whenever I e-mailed or called him if I had a question, he would get back to me that same day at the latest (often it was within the hour). By the end of my case, we had gotten my DWI reduced to a disorderly conduct. Brian is outstanding and I would highly recommend him to anybody who is in the market for an attorney.

Mr Berkowitz represented my son in a DWI case. He explained all of the options available and recommended my son for a program that truly helped him learn, grow and realize where his actions were leading him. Brian Berkowitz kept us informed every step of the way, guided my son through the process and made himself available to all of us at all times. He is an extremely competent attorney who genuinely cares for his clients. I highly recommend Brian Berkowitz to anyone who requires legal advice or service.

Mr. Berkowitz handled a motor vehicle violation situation for my son. We could not have asked for anyone better. Mr. Berkowitz was friendly and helpful, communicating with us on a regular basis from the time he was retained up through the court appearance. Mr. Berkowitz was able to settle my son's case quickly, and to everyone's satisfaction. I would highly recommend Mr. Berkowitz to anyone in need of legal help.