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

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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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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Juvenile

Posted by Takisha | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Forever Thankful!!!

I am truly impressed with Paula Hough. From our very first conversation, I knew she was the attorney I wanted to represent my teenaged son. From start to finish, Paula made me feel that my son's case was important to her. She took time explaining the tickets and charges in detail. She also laid out h...er expectations in preparation of the trial. She answered all my questions and explained answers to questions I didn't know to ask. The proficiency, professionalism, and understanding I received from her and her firm is unmatched (Thank you Greg & Jennifer). Not to mention the fee's are very reasonable compared to others attorneys I contacted. On court day the officer was kind and honest about the character of my son the day he issued him the tickets. Paula was able to get the Misdemeanor Class ll ticket dismissed and the Reckless Driving ticket reduced. My son will pay a $100 fine+court cost. No suspended license and no jail time. My son and I are forever thankful for your representation. We highly recommend Bernstein and Hough, PC

Paula Bernstein Hough

Replied last October 03, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy we were able to secure a positive outcome for your son!

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Excellent legal representation

I couldn’t have asked for a better defense for my daughter’s case. She was facing a felony grand larceny charge in a county that harshly penalizes for theft and I wanted an attorney who cared enough about my teenage daughter to fight for her future. I needed an attorney to not only look at the char...ge, but see my daughter’s character and grasp the type of person she was. Attorney Paula Bernstein Hough did just that. She took the time to talk to my daughter and she saw qualities in her that did not correlate with the event that took place. Attorney Hough offered specific suggestions to my daughter (counseling, community service, etc.) and communicated to her “you need to care about this more than me and your mom do.” My daughter accepted those suggestions and went above and beyond to do what she needed to do to exhibit her true character regardless of what the legal outcome would be. The original deal on the table was a misdemeanor petit larceny conviction with jail time and community service. Attorney Hough believed in my daughter, stood by my daughter and fought for her reputation and to give her a second chance to live her life without a felony or misdemeanor conviction hanging over her head. She could see that my daughter made a terrible mistake and the illegal action displayed was out of character from the person she represented. Somehow attorney Hough was able to encourage the prosecuting attorney, who had never met my daughter, to believe in her as well. With a grand larceny charge over her head, my daughter ended up with one hell of a deal. She would go to court on Thursday, revoke her bond, go to jail, be back in court on Monday, and all charges would be dismissed. It was an exceptional deal that was accepted by us all. No one wanted her to go to jail but she understood that there had to be a consequence to her actions. In the end, attorney Hough changed my daughter’s life and I couldn’t thank her enough!! She gave my daughter a second chance to redeem herself and she looks forward to her future. I would recommend attorney Paula Bernstein Hough’s service to anyone and everyone in need of legal representation.

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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

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