Michael John Berman

Michael John Berman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Lanham, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

4200 Forbes Blvd, Suite 208, Lanham, MD

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 9 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Miller Berman, LLC

4200 Forbes Blvd, Suite 208, Lanham, MD, 20706

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Michael John Berman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Consummate Professional

I was charged with DUI. I am personally familiar with the partners of Michael’s firm, Alpert & Schreyer, and felt confident that they would be the most experienced and qualified attorneys to assist me during this very difficult situation. I truly believe the firm put their best man on my case. A c...onsummate professional. Michael was indeed knowledgeable about the process I was engaging in and gave me clear direction regarding what I needed to do before going to court. He had personal relationships with the members of the court. It was obvious he was highly respected. Michael gave me excellent advice and went to court with me twice. At our second appearance, Michael met with the prosecutor and the charges against me were subsequently dropped. I do not know if another attorney could have been better in helping my case. Since this case I feel as though I have a second chance, something I didn’t think existed anymore. With lessons learned I am grateful for Michael and his team.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer In Town

When I got my first DUI, Micheal was the man who walked me through all of my charges and the homework given to me was essential in mitigating my case from a jail-able offense to a year of unsupervised probation. Afterwards, any time I had a question regarding employment questions, he would respond in... a timely manner with the correct information regarding your case to answer the questions honestly. I hired him a second time when I was charged with failure to remain at the scene and he told me in confidence that he would get my case dismissed and sure enough he did what he said. I put all my money on Micheal to get the job done every time!

Posted by George | March 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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

Posted by Antonette | December 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

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!

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Michael John Berman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Taylor Hartman

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Michael Ott

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Shawn Poe

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Paola Martinez

Litigation lawyer | 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."

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Arya Saleh

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Sean Hatley

Personal injury lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

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

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Royal Shannonhouse Honor Society, University of Baltimore School of Law

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Founding Partner, Miller Berman, LLC

2019 - 2026

Attorney, Alpert Schreyer, LLC

2017 - 2019

Assistant State's Attorney, Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office

2016 - 2017

Law Clerk, The Honorable J. Michael Wachs, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

2015 - 2015

Certified Mediator, Office Of The Attorney General

2015 - 2016

Law Clerk, Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA

Associations

2022 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2020 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2017 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty

Not Guilty

Case Dismissed

Nolle Prosequi

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Education

2019

MSAA Advanced Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Completion

2018

NHTSA ARIDE

Certificate of Completion

2018

University of Maryland DUI Institute

Certificate of Completion

2017

MSAA Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Completion

2017

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety

Certificate of Completion

2016

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Maryland, College Park

Government & Politics

2008

DeMatha Catholic High School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2018

Law Day

Fourteenth Amendment

Publications

2016

University of Baltimore Law Review Volume 45

2015

University of Baltimore Law Review Volume 44

Languages

English

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