Gregory Ray Hough II

I found Mr. Hough through the letters you get after you get the reckless driving misdemeanor charge in Virginia. He answered my call, answered all my questions and advised me to take the driving course ahead of the hearing to improve my chances. He was the only lawyer who suggested doing the course p...roactively instead of waiting to be sentenced to it and I appreciated that. His price was comparable to the others I called, but his advice was better. Mr. Hough got my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation, avoiding the misdemeanor and the points. Best possible outcome overall. His office also stayed in touch with me the whole time.

When I faced a charge of Reckless Driving, I initially considered going into court without an attorney. After talking to friends, and researching the issues online, I decided I would be better off hiring representation, and was led to Mr. Hough on the recommendation of another attorney/friend of min...e. From the initial consultation, the people at BernsteinHough impressed me with their reassuring competence and warmth. They gathered information, suggested I take certain steps to help my own case (Defensive Driving class, letters of support from associates) and assembled an appropriate file to bring to the hearing. Each encounter I had along the way, either with attorneys or staff members, was consistently professional, but also personalized and friendly. I had hoped going in that Mr. Hough would be able to help get my charge reduced, saving me additional embarrassment along with heavy fines and future insurance costs. My case was ultimately dismissed, which was of course the best possible outcome. It's rare that what happens is beyond what is either expected or promised, and I very much appreciate the efforts of Mr. Hough and his entire staff. I recommend BernsteinHough without hesitation.

Horrible is an understatement. This man told me he could get my FELONY charged dropped or fight it, that he handled similar cases all the time, and won them. He seemed sincere and acted like he was really going to fight for me. After I paid him and called to ask what he was going to do he was extreme...ly irritated that I had contacted him and just kept telling me that when he heard something then I would hear something. When I called about a week before my court date (after doing everything I was told to do perfectly) he once again became irritated and was EXTREMELY rude. He told me that I was screwed and that's what happens when you commit a crime. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I repeated what he had told me in the beginning, and he told me that I have to be my own advocate. ISNT THAT WHAT HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE??? I took MANY positive steps to give him plenty of things to present to the judge. He did NOTHING. I asked what would happen and he said he didnt know. I told him that I felt that he was not fighting for me, and that he was treating me like i was some piece of crap that did not matter. I heard silence on the other end of the phone. He didnt even argue the fact that he was not fighting for me.I show up for court and he tells me that i am going to jail that day. Thank God I hired another lawyer who took over the case because he did NOTHING for me except feed me to the wolves. DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN. He will feed you bullcrap so that you will hire him and then he will do nothing for you except let your life become permanently ruined and not care one bit. Also, It was so obvious that the prosecutor hated him so that didnt help any. This man has no morals. He is the reason why lawyers are seen as dishonest weasels. This man did nothing but stress me out and make things worse. Do not put yourself in this position. Hire someone who will actually fight for you and who actually cares about other people's lives.

Mr. Hough was excellent. He promptly answered all my questions, and gave me excellent advice which I followed to the letter. In court, I got to witness Mr. Hough as he administered several other cases before mine. In each case he spoke calmly while he presented each person's situation to the judge... and in each case was able to obtain reduced charges and very reasonable results. In my case, I could not be happier with the outcome. I strongly recommend Mr. Hough to anyone who received a speeding ticket or other violation.