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Michael John Berman

DUI and DWI Attorney at Waldorf, MD

5.0   89 reviews
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2016
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About Michael

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Former prosecutor born and raised in the state of Maryland. I have handled thousands of criminal matters including but not limited to DUIs, thefts, domestic violence, and drug offenses. I am committed to helping you navigate the complex legal system to obtain the best possible outcome in the fight for your rights.

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Posted by Radu | August 24, 2023
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Awesome! The Attorney you want to have next to you.
I’ve been for the first time involved in a serious car accident, fortunately with only my car affected and no personal injuries. I passed the road side sobriety test and blew way below the legal limit but I’ve been charged with everything under the sun. I called the firm on a Saturday morning and Michael was the first to return my call. He listened to me and very friendly but professionally he reassured me that he will take care of the case. And he did. He helped with everything was necessary for me during the 2 years of waiting time( due to the delays in Court scheduling). Then, when we faced the Judge, Michael on my side, he took care to explain me the whole process and he strongly pleaded for me. Everything has been dropped except a minor traffic violation. Amazing. I don’t want to have another legal experience but if for any reason it happens, I know who I want next to me : Michael Berman with Alpert Schreyer Poe LLC .
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Posted by JULIUS | July 18, 2023
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Defense attorney
Best defense Lawyer I’ve ever met. He’s always in contact with you all through your case
Posted by Dave | May 22, 2023
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DUI Charge dropped
I got pulled over for a tag light out and charged with DUI and reckless driving. He got the charges dropped all I had to do was pay the fine for the tag light. Highly recommend Michael.
Posted by Crystal | March 23, 2023
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DUI. CDS. Possession traffic tickets
He fought my case & got everything acquitted!!!!! I was amazed at his skills!! 100% 10/10. Everyone complimented me on my lawyer choice. Don’t hesitate to use them. I’ll never use anyone else!
Posted by George | March 13, 2023
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Easiest transaction ever
I got pulled over in August in PG county and got charged with a “DUI” when I blew a 0.02 so I called around and found Alpert Schreyer law firm. They put me in contact with mike Burman who is one of their lawyers. While talking to Mike he put me at ease and told me that this doesn’t make any sense at all because I’m way under the limit. That this is the most ridiculous thing he’s heard since he started practicing law. And reassured me that it should be easy to take care of. And of course they did take care of it. Everything was dismissed as if nothing had ever happened. This has been something that I’ve bee stressing about for months and Mike made the process so easy I didn’t have to say a word. All I had to do was show up. I can’t thank mike enough and everyone at Alpert schreyer law firm who made this whole nightmare disappear
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Posted by S. Brooks | February 5, 2023
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Amazing!!!
He helped me with my dui case. Even though it was my first offense I was really nervous about it. But he made me feel comfortable and let me know that everything would be alright. That being said I had a great outcome. He is awesome at what he does. Highly recommended for sure.
Posted by Russell | February 4, 2023
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Top lawyers
I cought a DUI it was like a 4th charge I chose this firm because of its reputation & I haven't been let down they done represented me 3xs. As a result of the lawyer work I served NO JAIL TIME NONE!!! As of the outcome I got a new least on life I recommend this firm over all you can't go wrong.
Posted by TKL | January 21, 2023
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Gratitude & Appreciation for Remarkable Counsel
Amazing Counsel for my darkest night, attorney Michael Berman’s strategies to my DUI Case resulted in a not guilty verdict. I highly recommend Michael Berman and Alpert Schreyer LLC to anyone facing criminal cases and especially DUI/DWI, as this is one of the firm's focus areas. Michael works hard to get the best possible outcome based on the facts and merits of each individual case and your completion of the mitigation assignments. I could not be more grateful and appreciative of attorney Michael Berman and the paralegals Keri, Sandy, and Reana, especially Keri, who was able to hold my hand and help to keep me calm throughout the arduous process. In addition, the firm attorneys have proven their experience and expertise, and conduct educational classes to other Maryland Attorneys on how to manage DUI/DWI cases.
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Posted by Alexander | January 12, 2023
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Theft Case
Michael Berman was amazing he got me the best case scenario out of the whole court room. I had a theft charge and no one left with a better situation than myself with me doing my own community service with no probation officer and. Big thanks to him and his Firm. 10/10 would recommend. They made my life easier and bow i get to continue on and working hard because they made it possible for me to carry on my everyday life and responsibilities
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Posted by Alex | December 30, 2022
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DUI related charges and failure to appear warrants - CLEARED!
This was the second time Michael Berman represented me and it was another 5/5 experience! I had several warrants in Anne Arundel county related to driving infractions and failure to appear. A day or two after contacting Mr. Berman, all the warrants were removed which took a huge weight off of my shoulders. Mr. Berman and his team scheduled a court date about 6 months out at the Anne Arundel court which gave me plenty of time to complete tasks like community service and some driving classes to present to the judge. A couple of days before my court case I tested positive for covid and couldn't fly from Florida to Maryland to attend my court hearing. Mr. Berman had all my pending charges cleared with the judge without me having to attend, and is assisting me with getting my driving record cleared up. Warrants removed, all charges cleared, didn't have to fly in for court. Can't ask for a better outcome than that. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Hopefully I won't need his representation in court in the future, but if you find yourself with legal issues in Anne Arundel County I HIGHLY recommend contacting this law firm and asking for Michael Berman.
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Posted by Antonette | December 4, 2022
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Motor Vehicle Injury Case
Mr Berman prepared me and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire proceeding. He displayed his strategic thoughts and knowledge of Law and communicated with me consistently. I am so thankful that he achieved a successful and outstanding outcome for me.
Posted by Eli | November 17, 2022
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Highly recommend Mr. Berman!
I can't recommend Mr. Berman enough! We selected his firm for a very difficult car accident case. Mr. Berman & his team kept us informed through-out the entire process and pushed through all the way to the end with outstanding outcome. Give him a call! He is absolutely great to work with!
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022
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He beat my DUI case!
I am so thankful for Mr. Berman. He beat my Dui case, and it is no longer on my record! I am a Nurse so this was very important to me. He was very thorough and knew what lingo to use in the courtroom. I am so happy I found him online through other past client reviews. 5 stars!
Posted by Elise | September 30, 2022
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Outstanding!!!
Micheal Berman communicated with consistently throughout my suit. He answered all of my questions. He made me feel confident in prep so that when we went to court I was prepared. He negotiated a fair settlement on my behalf. I would recommend Micheal Berman to family and friends.
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022
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DWI
Mike is an outstanding attorney. He is adept at the law, strategic in thought, and well prepared for any contingencies. The case should have never happened and he quickly developed a strategy to achieve the most favorable outcome for me. I chose Mike because he was recognized as one the top DWI attorney's in Maryland and he did not disappoint. His approach, attention to detail, understanding of the law, and keen sense to leverage even the smallest details resulted is a dismissal on all traffic charges. The investment was worth the time and effort and I highly recommend Mike with enthusiasm.
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2022
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DUI/DWI
I found the firm of Alpert, Schuyer and Poe based off reviews and they were one of the firms that did not send advertising mailers. Michael Berman’s team was diligent and attentive. They soothed my anxieties and reassured me everything was going to be alright. Mr Berman and his team set me up with a list of tasks to complete and supported me the whole way. I was not convicted on my charges and had the optimum outcome. Mike was honest and realistic and kept me abreast the whole time. I would absolutely recommend Mr Berman and his firm to anyone who was in need of representation. Thank you again and I will never forget it!
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Posted by Orlando | June 14, 2022
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Nothing but the best, very detailed DUI defense attorney.
In Sep of 2020, my life came to an halt. I was being faced with multiple DUI charges and then some, after being in an car accident. Knowing what I had at stake: family, career, clearance, etc… I immediately began my quest to find representation, realizing this was a serious matter. After googling, screening multiple lawyers and firms, I can honestly say I have read over a 100+ reviews before coming to my decision, one that was well worth it. After my search was completed, I contacted Mr Berman and the Alpert Schreyer & Poe law firm , immediately I felt at home they were welcoming, professional and very experienced with over 30+ years in these kind of cases. I didn’t hesitate to retain them, they explained the process and assured me they worked as a team to get the best possible outcome for any case. Shortly after I received my mitigation plan, the infamous “Homework” lol funny now but it works, and if you follow the outline to the T you only makes your defense that much stronger. Once all that was done we received the first court date which was postponed, a second that was continued, so I guess the third times a charm. A week before court I spoke to Mr Berman to get the final run through of what the day would be like and to see if I had any further questions for him before trial. Morning of trial we met 30 min before our scheduled hearing time to again go through the plan of action and to see if I had any final concerns/questions, he was well prepared. Really nice guy, smooth as butter. Our case was then called and though he’s a very nice guy he went into battle mode and to say the least I was amazed and slightly dumb struck at the way he performed. The whole court was amazed. The way how he paid attention to the smallest details and dissect the case to a skeleton, he left nothing out, he really knows the law and is very much comfortable going to trial to fight for you. In the end after Mr Berman’s outstanding representation, my case was ultimately dismissed. I cannot thank him enough, now I have my life back and can now put all this behind me. If you should ever need representation Mr Berman is the guy. I would definitely refer him and his firm to any friends and family, he actually cares about his clients and will do anything in his power to get you the best outcome possible for your case.
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Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2022
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.05 Acquittal
Berman and his office were stellar litigators. I was charged with drunk driving and driving under the influence of cannabis. Berman was able to get me cleared of both charges. Prior to my trial he advised me on a number of mitigation activities in the event of a bad outcome including PAAD, MADD, and a weekend at Right Turn Impact. After he received the discovery, he plainly told me that we will not plea guilty and why he feels the State had a weak case. The entire process was very comforting. He is a very knowledgeable lawyer from a technical standpoint and was able to find a variety of mistakes the state made to bring this outcome. He had several plans that he shared with me, including a number of contingency plans. He was able to bar the Drug Recognition Officer from testifying via issues with discovery. When questioning the officer, he was able to find a number of inconsistencies in the police report, and was not shy to object to subjective testimony. Very talented lawyer. You will not make a mistake hiring this man.
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Posted by Curtis | May 16, 2022
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Dedicated, Prepared, & Professional
Back in Feb 2021, I was charged with a DUI. After consulting a few firms I choose Alpert Schreyer & Poe. Mainly because their team put my worry at ease and provided me with step by step guidance on how to prepare for my day in court. When my day in court arrived we were far more prepared than the State. So much that they chose not to try the case and it was thrown out. Be that as it may I was presented with the same charges a month before my speedy trial date expired (suspicious right). Without question Alpert Schreyer & Poe took on my case again free of charge which I will be forever grateful for. Mike Berman took on my second case and fought miraculously. On my court date which we were thoroughly prepared for, my trial was postponed. Mike went above and beyond. He actually got ahold of the State’s Attorney, got my case dismissed, when back to the court house, got my disposition signed & filed, and I am now getting this DUI expunged from my record.
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Posted by Cesar | May 4, 2022
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The best lawyer!!
One very bad decision led to my second DUI and I was terrified of what would happen next. The next day my wife and I started our search to find a lawyer. We talked to a few but just didn’t feel like they were the right fit.. feeling very rushed. We found the Alpert Schreyer firm and got a call almost immediately after filling out the contact info. That was on a Saturday morning. Immediately we knew we had found the lawyer. They sent us a welcome letter and “homework” to start on. They had a long, carefully thought out list of steps I needed to do in order to better myself and to prove to the judge that I was willing to take the steps to better myself. Even the people at some of the rehab facilities knew them and said I had picked the best. That was very reassuring. Through all the postponements, the paralegals emailed and updated us and kept in contact. They answered questions promptly and were very friendly and reassuring. I was facing a second DUI charge with jail time and Micheal got it down to Negligent Driving with a $265 fine. I am so incredibly thankful to the Alpert Schryer firm and especially Michael! If you are looking for a lawyer, Michael is the best!
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Alpert Schreyer, LLC
  • 2019 - Present
  • Assistant State's Attorney
  • Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office
  • 2017 - 2019
  • Law Clerk
  • The Honorable J. Michael Wachs, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Law Clerk
  • Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Certified Mediator
  • Office Of The Attorney General
  • 2015 - 2015
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Education

  • MSAA Advanced Trial Advocacy
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 2019
  • University of Maryland DUI Institute
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 2018
  • NHTSA ARIDE
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 2018
  • MSAA Trial Advocacy
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 2017
  • NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 2017
  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2016
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Government & Politics
  • 2012
  • DeMatha Catholic High School
  • Diploma
  • 2008
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Legal Cases

  • Not Guilty
  • Not Guilty
  • Case Dismissed
  • Nolle Prosequi

Associations

  • National College of DUI Defense
  • Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • Prince George's County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2020 - Present
  • Maryland Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2022
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2021
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2020
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Royal Shannonhouse Honor Society
  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • 2013
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Publications

  • University of Baltimore Law Review
  • Volume 45
  • 2016
  • University of Baltimore Law Review
  • Volume 44
  • 2015

Speaking Engagements

  • Law Day
  • Fourteenth Amendment
  • 2018

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (15)
Endorse Michael
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael was a great colleague when we worked together at the State's Attorney's Office as he started his legal career. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he is one of the individuals I go to quite often to discuss strategy. He has a knack for eloquent solutions and is an excellent trial attorney. I highly endorse Mr. Berman."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael and I were prosecutors in Anne Arundel County together. He was a strong litigator with an excellent court presence. Michael was always thoroughly prepared and able to adapt to new information. He had a strong demeanor with opposing counsel, but able to work out tough cases. I highly recommend Michael Berman."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a criminal defense attorney, I had a number of cases with Mike while he was a prosecutor in Anne Arundel County. I quickly learned that he was not one of those attorneys that could be bullied around. Mike is current with the relevant law and not afraid of having a trial. He has maintained those attributes in his transition to criminal defense to vigorously represent his clients. I routinely contact Mike to discuss issues I have in my own cases. I confidently endorse Mike as a qualified and skilled attorney for anyone seeking his services."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Berman is a great trial attorney and extremely hard worker. I have seen him in trial and highly recommend him."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael Berman is an incredible attorney and a fierce litigator. He is hardworking, direct and honest with his clients. I have witnessed him be a zealous advocate for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. If you have a criminal or personal injury case and need an attorney that will present the best case possible, then Mike is the attorney for you. It is clear that his past experience as a prosecutor has made him a sharper attorney and equipped him with better defense skills and arguments for his clients. I consult with him regularly to discuss legal issues including how criminal charges may affect my clients. I trust him to represent anyone competently and diligently regarding any matter."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I can personally attest to the fact that Mike Berman is a stellar trial attorney, an extremely sharp legal mind, and a well-respected man of high moral character. As a fellow former prosecutor, i have always observed Mike to be fully prepared, organized, smooth and extremely effective in litigation. He is honest and ethical and unrelenting in pursuing the best outcomes for his clients. He consistently commands respect from judges and the State, navigating every courthouse with confidence and consummate professionalism. I would trust him to represent myself, my family, or my closest friends, without hesitation, and this is quite simply the highest praise i can bestow upon him."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mike is a tough, intelligent, highly effective attorney. He is easy to talk to and cares deeply about his clients. His ability to think on his feet makes him an excellent trial attorney. On a personal note, Mike is someone I reach out to regularly to help me think through complex legal issues. He never fails to provide unique insights and approaches."
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Waldorf DUI and DWI Lawyer Michael John Berman
Michael John Berman
DUI and DWI Attorney
Waldorf, MD
Licensed for 6 years
Free Consultation