Justin M. Berlin was born in New York, but after his family relocated to sunny South Florida, he grew up in Coral Springs. A product of public schools, Justin found his passion for public speaking at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. After he and his debate team won the State Championships, Justin's career in advocacy was all but cemented.
Justin received a full scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he served as the President of their international relations debate team. Justin graduated with honors and a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Before entering law school, Berlin worked in Washington, D.C. for senior United States Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. Justin continued his education at the University of Florida to obtain his Juris Doctor.
While in law school, Justin served on the editorial board of the Journal of Law & Public Policy, as a Teacher's Assistant for both Trial Practice and Legal Writing/Appellate Advocacy, and as a representative to the Law College Council. Before graduating with honors, Berlin received special permission from the Florida Supreme Court to prosecute cases as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney's Office in Gainesville, Florida. Justin also worked for Three Rivers Legal Aid, and alongside in-house counsel for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Before co-founding the law firm of Hancock & Berlin, P.A. with his friend and partner Kelly Hancock, Berlin served as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. Justin prosecuted thousands of cases in front of over a dozen uniquely different Judges. He has argued over 30 jury trials, innumerable bench trials, and countless substantive motions. Berlin handled everything from traffic criminal cases to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. In his spare time, Justin enjoys trying new food, being in good company, and staying involved in his great community.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
10 years, 5,000 cases
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
10 years, 5,000 cases
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
10 years, 50 cases
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Personal Injury - Accidents - Criminal Defense - DUI - Misdemeanor - Felony - General Litigation - Trial Support
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorney | Avvo | 2017 |
Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Hancock & Berlin, P.A. | 2016 - Present |
Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney for the 17th Circuit (Broward) | 2012 - 2016 |
Certified Legal Intern | Office of the State Attorney for the 8th Circuit (Gainesville) | 2011 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | 2011 - 2011 |
Summer Associate | Three Rivers Legal Services | 2010 - 2010 |
Legislative Intern | U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida | 2008 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tower Club Fort Lauderdale | Member | 2016 - Present |
Leadership Broward Foundation | Emerge Broward | 2014 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Federal Bar, United States, Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Telemundo | Congress is moving toward legalizing marijuana. This is what you need to know for your safety | 2019 |
Sun-Sentinel | Justin Berlin and Kelly Hancock are the Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Sun-Sentinel | Article discussing Justin Berlin "Mayo: Hard life ends with jail death" | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Siperstein's Introduction to Law Class | Police Encounters | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Slip and Fall Settled for $190,000 | Win |
Misdemeanor Battery Dismissed at Trial | Win |
Car Accident Victim Got Paid for his Shoulder Injury | Win |
Domestic Charges Dropped | Win |
Personal Injury Case Settled for Policy Maximum | Win |
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Zachary Riback, Litigation Attorney on May 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is an exceptional attorney who advocates zealously for his clients. I endorse him without hesitation!
Alex Braunstein, Litigation Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is a smart talented attorney. He is skilled to get a personal injury victim the most amount of money possible and a great criminal lawyer. Justin is who I send all my Broward cases to. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Zachary Riback, Litigation Attorney on May 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is an exceptional attorney who advocates zealously for his clients. I endorse him without hesitation!
Alex Braunstein, Litigation Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is a smart talented attorney. He is skilled to get a personal injury victim the most amount of money possible and a great criminal lawyer. Justin is who I send all my Broward cases to. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Luis Cartaya, Litigation Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Berlin is a bright and zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer.
Lyle Long, Litigation Attorney on Oct 12, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Justin is a skilled and respected trial attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in the rules of evidence and he utilizes his talents to attain favorable outcomes for his clients. I highly recommend Justin.
Daniel Policastro, Litigation Attorney on Oct 12, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I have known Justin for many years. He is a hard worker and a talented trial lawyer. If my clients ever have a need for a trial lawyer in Southeast Florida I would refer matters to Justin without hesitation.
A Vazquez, General practice Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Berlin excelled academically at the University of Florida and is an intelligent and confident individual. He will be an asset to any client.
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