$ 75-300 per hour
David Jay Bernstein
About David
Biography
What sets the David Jay Bernstein Law firm apart from the crowd is our willingness to go the extra mile to assist our clients as they navigate the often complex and difficult journey through the legal culture of our business is led and enhanced by it’s founder, David Jay Bernstein.
Above all else, we must practice compassion and understanding of our clients needs. David feels that in order to best serve our clients, we must empathize with them and try to see the world from their point of view. He believes that this philosophy is important, not just for the individual, but for business as well.
The practice of law is a never-ending journey of knowledge and continuing education. We, at the law offices of David Jay Bernstein are not just encouraged, but compelled by our founder to never stop learning, and to face each day with an open heart and focused mind.
Our clients rely on us to help them navigate issues that concern the future of their lives and their businesses. These are important responsibilities, and we take them very seriously.
No matter where you are, at the office, at home or incarcerated, we will be there. We will not let you down.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
62%
42 years | 1,300 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
15%
21 years | 100 cases
Gaming
5%
21 years | 5 cases
White Collar Crime
5%
21 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
Location
David Jay Bernstein, P.A.
660 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 106, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441
David Jay Bernstein & Associates, P.A.
325 Broadway, Suite 504, New York, NY, 10007-3646
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Posted by Natalie | March 24, 2011 | Immigration
Mr. Bernstein saved my son
Handled my immigration case for my son. I highly recommend him. He was in jail facing deportation.
Posted by Paul | December 01, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
David helped me through a tough time.
David and his firm helped me get through bankruptcy as smoothly as possible. They were knowledgeable, timely, and professional. I would recommend them to anyone.
David Jay Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known David for about 15 years, and I am proud to endorse him as an attorney. He's trustworthy, loyal, smart, hardworking and client minded. I truly believe that he gives his all to each and every case he takes. A more dedicated attorney you couldn't find."
Leah Mayersohn
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Disciplinary Revocation issued in FL, 2025
updated on 03/10/2025A Disciplinary Resignation means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Suspension issued in NY, 2021
updated on 10/15/2021Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2019
updated on 01/02/2020This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Censured issued in NY, 2017
updated on 10/15/2021When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015
updated on 08/11/2016Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
David’s comment:
“As the owner of my firm, I was held responsible for the actions of an employee who acted without my knowledge, as well as the use of verbiage in my firm's fictitious name which the Bar deemed as potentially misleading. No clients were harmed nor would I ever, knowingly, harm a client.”
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David Jay Bernstein, P.A.
2000 - 2007
Executive Artistic Director, The Public Theatre of South Florida, Inc.
1984 - 1994
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney
Associations
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Florida v. Francois
Acquittal on felony charge - lesser included 2nd degree misdemeanor - reckless display of a weapon.
Education
2001
Florida Atlantic University
MFA
1984
Boston University School of Law
law
1984
Boston University School of Public Communications
MS - Master of Science
1980
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What ia the consequences for DRIVE WHILE LIC SUSP THIRD OR SUBSQ OFFENSE?
17 Feb 2017
Q&A
If adjudication was withheld in my case, how do I answer a question regarding previously convictions on a job application?
31 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can a dual citizen choose to permanently move out of USA rather than serve probation?
03 Feb 2017