Russell David Bernstein

Russell David Bernstein

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Coral Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

12472 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Statewide criminal defense for DUI, battery, domestic battery, battery on law enforcement officer, assault, drug possession cases, violations of probation, leaving the scene of a crash, hit and run, suspended licenses, burglary, robbery and all criminal defense matters

29 years

50%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 50%

Statewide traffic defense for speeding tickets, driving with a suspended license, careless driving, reckless driving, red lights, accidents, improper turns, stop signs, and all traffic related matters are defended from the Keys to the Panhandle

29 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Russell D. Bernstein, P.A., The Legal Helpline-A Private Law Firm

12472 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33071

Law Offices of Russell D. Bernstein, P.A., The Legal Helpline-A Private Law Firm

7777 Glades Road, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL, 33434

Law Offices of Russell D. Bernstein, P.A., The Legal Helpline-A Private Law Firm

2625 Weston Road, Weston, FL, 33331

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Russell David Bernstein's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Igor | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Worst Lawyer ever

I got a "no driver license" ticket in July 2025 hired this guy to help me he took $1,300 as down payment on $1,800 retainer. He did an arraignment for me by Zoom a month later . That was a Friday. The charge was upgraded to DWLS with knowledge with 250 days in jail plea offer. He called and told me ...that then hung up. Went to a vacation trip with his family that weekend. After he hung up, same day , Friday afternoon, I called and text him like crazy to no answer . I had to resort to Chat GPT to help me. Saturday I spoke to him he lied to me about a few things. Same day, Saturday he files a withdraw of council motion with the court. Citing " irreconcilable differences " whatever that means. A week later it was granted. This so called lawyer took my money and kept it. DID NOTHING FOR THE MONEY. ,and I'm a pensioner living on a small SS check , He kept it , $1,300 and quit. I would not recommend him to handle a parking ticket for anyone...,much less anything more serious.

Posted by Jeff | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great service

Russell Bernstein communications were very timely. He was very honest and informative. My daughter a University of Miami student got a speeding ticket for going 24 mph. Yes that is right. Russell helped a student who had never received a ticket before. We are very grateful for taking care of t...his for us.

Posted by Felix | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer

Russell took on my traffic case and get it dismissed. I called him again for ssuspended license once again for it dismissed no points taken away. He also went into the DMV and paid for my license to get reinstated because I was or of town. by far the best lawyer I've ever dealt with. Very honest an...d upfront. Fair with pricing as well. A lot less than those ticket clinics you hear about.

Posted by Matt | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Saved the day!

I unfortunately received a DUI in St. Lucie County (which I would later find out is one of the worst counties to get one) back in June, 2016. The threat of jail time was high as I blew over .15; I needed an attorney to make sure that did NOT happen. I located Mr. Bernstein through a simple local Go...ogle search in my area and saw he had great reviews so I set up a consultation. I met with Mr. Bernstein at his office at a convenient time for me and he was extremely knowledgeable and honest with me about my situation. Due to the intensity of my situation and the county it was in he took the case on himself and gave me his cell phone number to contact him. After consulting with a few other attorneys (of which were significantly more expensive) I decided to hire Mr. Bernstein. He was very understanding and flexible with payment as well. Long story short, Mr. Bernstein was proactive with my case and I was able to have it settled with no jail time and still be able to drive! He is an excellent and well-trained attorney, I would recommend him hands down.

Posted by Amy | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

My first speeding ticket EVER

Last year, I received my first speeding ticket, after 35 years of driving. My boss recomended Russell, so I called him. He was very helpful and personable. He charged a fraction of the cost of the ticket. He infomed me that i would get letters from the court, but i should ignore them and trust him. I...t wasn't easy to ignore the letters, but i did, and after a few months i got a letter from him stating the charges had been dismissed. I recently got a red-light camera ticket. He advised me that it may be dismissed without a fight, so i should "wait and see ". If i receive a letter from the court, then i should call him. I really appreciate his honesty~ he could have asked for money up front, but didn't want me to pay if it wasn't necessary.. I highly recommend him!

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Russell David Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bernstein. His knowledge and experience make him a true asset to the legal community."

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Adam Breit

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled, intelligent and dedicated criminal defense and traffic ticket defense attorney with a passion for producing the best possible results for his clients. Russell provides honest representation and I highly recommend him for traffic and criminal matters."

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Jeffrey Adelman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell is a great attorney. I have referred several people to him over the years, and he is diligent as well as a zealous advocate for his clients. For criminal or traffic offenses, Russell is an excellent choice."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joel Beck

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very dedicated and passionate."

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Robert Malove

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

Honors Degree, University of Florida

Associations

2008 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Portuguese

Spanish

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