Paula Bernstein Hough

Paula Bernstein Hough

also known as Paula R. Bernstein

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Henrico, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement

4110 East Parham Road, Suite 201, Henrico, VA

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 23 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2002

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Location

BernsteinHough, P.C.

4110 East Parham Road, Suite 201, Henrico, VA, 23228

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Paula Bernstein Hough's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Representation for Speeding Ticket

After consultation with several law offices I hired Ms Bernstein Hough to represent me in a speeding ticket case in Caroline County. She and her office outlined a very clear plan to address the matter in court. She provided a series of well defined steps that I was able to follow to prepare for th...e court date. Along the way her office staff reached out to address any questions I had and to make sure everything was in place by the court date. She was able to advise me as to whether I should appear in court or whether this was not necessary. She ultimately was able to provide highly effective representation of my case without my presence. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case. Her fee was clearly stated up front and was very reasonable. I would have no hesitation in recommending her services to anyone facing a similar situation.

Posted by Betty | October 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best results

Excellent results on my case. Charges dismissed!

Posted by Christina | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving

I hired Paula Bernstein Hough for a Reckkess Driving citation in Hanover County.I received a letter from her practice offering a Free Consultation on the best way to handle my case.I called and left message with her office.I received a call back within a short time(very important to me as I was havin...g anxiety of this charge) After a brief,but thorough consultation I decided to hire the practice.All of my paperwork and needed information was handled over email.She was wonderful in explaining to me exactly what was needed.I had no hassle preparation and sent everything to her.I touched base to ensure she would represent me in court the day of my case hearing(also wonderful I didn't have to appear! I live an hour away) I received an email within a few hours of my case hearing that everything was taken care of and what was needed to be done on my end.I highly recommend her to handle any traffic violation.

Posted by Eddie | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very trustable and professional

Very professional group. Paula helped us a lot with our son's case. She was clear, upfront and yet, had a personality of someone you would trust with your son's situation.

Posted by Johnny K | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

experience count

Experience counts, and Paula Hough has the expertise in the traffic case and knowledge inside the Hanover county Court. My son was in an incident coming home from W&M and was caught by the speed trap. Attention to details from very first email exchange [during the weekend] to the last meeting at the ...courtroom, far exceeded our expectation and best possible outcome of the incident. With little luck, our case was dropped and my son went on with his college life and I return to my normalcy. Good experience for my son and absolutely appreciation for ‘BernsteinHough, P.C.’ and both Paula Hough the attorney and Jess Kelley who was very helpful gathering necessary information ahead of the court date.

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Paula Bernstein Hough's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matt Pinsker

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly see Paula in court trying cases. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and zealous in her defense of her clients. She is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the area, so I highly recommend Paula to anyone seeking an attorney."

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David Long

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is an excellent attorney and I recommend her without reservation."

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Todd Zinicola

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Paula Bernstein for my entire legal career. She was first my supervisor when I was an intern, then later we worked together as public defenders. She has always been able to help me with difficult legal issues, negotiating strategies, and trial methods. I highly recommend Paula Bernstein to anyone looking for strong representation from an experienced lawyer."

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Gregory Hough

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Eleanor & James Clanton Haynes Law and Public Policy Fellowship, Columbus School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, BernsteinHough, P.C.

2009 - 2011

President, Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein

2008 - 2010

Volunteer, Central Virginia Legal Aid

2007 - 2009

Attorney, The Gordon Law Firm

2003 - 2007

Senior Assistant Public Defender, Fairfax County Public Defender's Office

1998 - 2003

Information Specialist, Death Penalty Informaiton Center

Associations

2012 - Present

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Attorney

2008 - Present

Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Henrico County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association

President

2018 - 2019

Richmond Criminal Bar Association

Vice Presidnet

2017 - 2018

Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association

Treasurer

2016 - 2017

Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association

Secretary

Education

2002

Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts degree

Speaking Engagements

2019

Twenty-Eighth Annual Bench-Bar Conference

Do I have to be Civil?: Handling forfeiture, expungement, restoration of rights, and other civil matters that arise in criminal cases.

2017

Richmond County Bar Association

Planning Committee-Bench Bar Conference

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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