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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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • 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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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Public defenders Vs Paid Lawyer

Tried to ruin my life , but it didn’t work. Be careful.. Hired Paula and her husband a few years ago , should’ve never got involved with them.

Posted by Devan | September 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Experience!

I very highly recommend Bernstein Hough PC and in particular Paula Hough for your legal needs, especially if you have a legal issue in Virginia but you live out-of-state. I really needed a lawyer I could depend on who could represent me in court on my behalf without me being present so that I would n...ot miss any time from work due to living in another state. Paula gave me very clear legal advice and instructions. I did what she advised me to do in a timely manner, and everything worked out just fine. I highly recommend Paula!

Paula Bernstein Hough

Replied last September 18, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad things worked out well in your case (and that you didn't have to miss any work!).

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving!

I hired Paula to represent my son in a reckless driving charge. My son was driving 119 in a 55 zone on the streets. Yes 119 not a typo. Paula was very upfront and honest with me and told me he was definitely looking at jail time. She made several recommendations for what my son could do with the hop...es that a judge maybe lenient. My son followed her suggestions. I am so happy to say that not only did he not get jail time he still has a license. Thank you Paula!

Paula Bernstein Hough

Replied last January 10, 2021

I am so happy I was able to help your son! He certainly deserves credit for following my advice and doing everything I asked. All of his hard work definitely made a difference in the outcome! Thank you for trusting me with his case.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

I have nothing to say but great things. She never made promises that she couldn’t keep. She was straight with what would be happening on the DUI 1st charge. She got the charge reduced to a wreckless driving. It would be a smart move to hire this attorney. I looked at other attorneys in the area and... she was the only one who didn’t offer false promises. Thanks for all you did. I really can’t say that enough.

Paula Bernstein Hough

Replied last June 12, 2020

Thank you so much for these kind words. I am so happy we were able to keep that DUI off your record! Best wishes for what I know will be a very successful future.

Posted by Patricia | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Smooth Process

Ms. Bernstein and staff were amazing with my fiance’s Reckless driving charge due to medical illness. She got the charges dismissed and my fiancé didn’t even have to show up in court. Communication with Ms. Bernstein and her staff was easy and their response to every email or phone call was always im...mediate. They made this process stress-free and we felt like we were in excellent hands from the beginning. I do recommend this firm to anyone who needs a traffic offense lawyer.

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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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