Richard Allen Berube

Richard Allen Berube

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Real Estate

12 Walker Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

About Richard

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Having started as a Prosecutor in Dutchess County I have handled Jury trials ranging from major felonies to misdemeanors Experience Matters, give me a call..

24 years

60%
DUI and DWI 30%

Having handled major Felony DWI cases and trials to misdemeanor matters I have the experience necessary to protect your rights.

30%
Family 5%

I assist the Law firm with Family Court family offense and order of protection issues. The firm has a large family law practice handled by my partner Kevin MacKay.

5%
Real Estate 5%

The firm has an attorney handling almost exclusively Real Estate matters for over 22 years and a dedicated paralegal so that all your real estate needs can be met.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Serino, Mackay and Berube PLLC

12 Walker Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603-4308

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Richard Allen Berube's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Personable and Professional

After being dissatisfied by the final plea deal procured by a public defender in a DWI case, which was essentially a cop out to the initial misdemeanor charge, I decided it was worth trying to start over with a private attorney. During my free consultation with Serino, MacKay, & Berube, I offered to ...leave my paperwork with the firm to look over while I made my decision. Kevin declined the papers, citing privacy considerations. None of the other five plus local attorneys I interviewed did this, and I interpreted it as a sign of discretion and professionalism, so I hired them. The first victory in the case came when Rich was able to arrange for my license to be temporarily reinstated during a DMV hearing. The final resolution to the criminal side of the case came within six months of my hiring them, and took the form of a gulity plea to a lesser violation (DWAI), as opposed to a misdemeanor, which is what I was hoping for from the outset. Hire this firm if you want likeable, well-connected attorneys who are recptive to client input advocating on your behalf.

Posted by Beth | July 13, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

Excellent Lawyer he always returned my phone calls, never left any question unanswered, was extremely knowledgeable, confident and professional. He kept me well informed throughout the entire legal process. I would highly recommend anyone in need of a Lawyer retain Mr. Berube you will not be disap...pointed.

Posted by Matthew Maier | June 25, 2015

best choice

Rich was very professional, really explained what was going on and how everything was going to happen. Was on time and kept me in the loop. Overall great guy and great lawyer.

Posted by Katherine | June 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick to respond and knowledgeable.

I haven't needed lawyers much at all throughout my life. However, when I did Rich was helpful and supportive. I knew he was a popular lawyer in the area, but when he was recommended from close friends I felt relieved. Rich knows the laws, and was able to handle my case with professionalism and the ri...ght amount of sensitivity that kept me confident. Rich answered all my questions on a consistent basis, kept me informed, and was always available even upon short notice, which is exactly why I would refer him.

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John Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

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"Rich is an excellent, experienced, and dedicated attorney. He's been both a prosecutor and defense attorney so he really knows his way around the courtroom. He has the trial experience that many in this profession lack. I endorse Rich without either hesitation or reservation."

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Ronald McGaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Law Partner, Serino, MacKay and Berube, PLLC

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Law practice of Richard Berube

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Sayegh, Cervone & MacKay

2002 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Dutchess County District Attorney

Education

2002

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

John Jay High School

N/A

State University of New York, College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)

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