Michael Paul Bruckheim

I'd been scouring the 'net looking for the perfect person to represent me when I was faced with a ridiculous DUI Charge. I stumbled on Avvo and found Michael had gotten rave reviews. I called him early on a Saturday, and he got back to me within MINUTES! Said he would meet with me that day at a time... convenient for me. After that meeting and talking with several other lawyers, I knew he was my guy. Not only is he knowledgeable about the DUI laws in DC, but he's worked with the DC Courts specifically on several occasions and can speak confidently and honestly to what will happen and what to expect. I needed someone sharp, smart, with a history that showcased their expertise, and Michael was that person and then some. Thanks Michael - for helping me get through one of the most trying times of my life. You are so worth it.

I am extremely grateful for the way Michael represented me in court for a recent DUI charge in Washington DC. He was knowledgeable, experienced, and responsive. He was always available to communicate including during random times when I would have a question pop into my head and text him. He responds... quickly and with clear explanations. Going through the legal process was scary for me for the simple fact that I've never dealt with the system before. I especially appreciated how comforting Michael was to a person who was venturing into an overwhelming unknown. Michael truly knows the law, especially when it comes to DUIs in DC. That was evident and apparent from the very beginning and continued to be through the end of my case (which resulted favorably). While knowledge of the law is crucial, it isn't what sets attorneys apart. In my view, one of Michael's true assets are his relationships within the court system. Based on the interactions I witnessed, he is highly respected among his peers and has cultivated relationships on both sides of the law. I would recommend Michael without any reservations. If you decide to retain his services, rest assured that you will be in the very best position for your case.

Well, I am happy to report that if you are ever in a DUI/DWI incident and find yourself in need of representation Michael is by far your best bet! Being someone who has never been in trouble in their entire 32 yrs of life, to say the least, this incident was by far the scariest situation I have ever... been in my entire life. When the incident occurred I did not know where I needed to do but everyone told me I needed to get a lawyer and because of the type of job I have I know I could not depend on anyone. But I did not know where to turn....I did a Google search and talked to a lawyer that would have cost me close to $5K and that was just in retainer fees. But thank God I had enough sense to not go with the first lawyer I contacted so I went on here to look at lawyers in my local area. Apparently when dealing with anything legal in DC you need to make sure your representation knows their way around the DC legal system because they do things differently here. But needless to say I read his reviews and decided to take a chance and set up a meeting with him that very same day. Just that first meeting with Michael he explained the entire process and listened as I explained to him my particular situation. After our talk I felt very confident that I hired him on the spot! Even though I knew my situation was particularly different from most DUI/DWI arrests and a lot of bs would come to light about it, I wanted to try and stay positive and optimistic about the outcome. Michael let me know that he would represent me very vigorously, but did not promise me anything until he was able to look more into my case. So throughout the (2) court appearances I had, I was so damn nervous I wanted to pass out and throw up all at once, but Michael held my hand the entire way and ensured me that I would be ok. Even when I had questioned at odd hours of the night or day he would return all my texts and emails in an extremely timely matter. So finally the day of reckoning came and I did not sleep at all that night before....but when he told me that my case was DISMISSED I almost fainted! I was so damn happy I could have jumped to the moon! I am so glad that I chose Michael to represent me because the price was half of what I would have paid the other lawyer I was thinking about using and because Michael works for himself you are able to contact him directly and not be channeled through 20 people before they will speak to you! If I am ever in some kind of trouble (and pray that I never will be again!) I will run to Michael again!

Michael Bruckheim is a thorough, knowledgeable and caring lawyer. He gives excellent advise and genuinely demonstrates a caring attitude toward his client. Michael knows how to deliver the optimal results for the client and is well versed and very experienced in the courtroom. His honest and strai...ght forward approach gave me confident in the outcome. He did an outstanding job and I highly recommend him.

Mr. Bruckheim is calm, collected, knowledgeable, reassuring, efficient, effective and, most importantly, his advice is clear and his judgment is dead-on. I had legal difficulties in DC, and it was clear that, from clerks through the judge, everyone knew Mr. Bruckheim and respected him (comments suc...h as 'he is always on time,' 'always calls to confirm,' 'gets good results for his clients,' e.g.). Thanks to his expert assistance with the criminal justice system, I didn't get to see him in trial-mode action! I would and will recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need.