Robert Michael Bernstein

Robert Michael Bernstein

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Federal, State and Juvenile Criminal Defense.

33 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert M. Bernstein

9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

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Robert Michael Bernstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Felony Sex Crime and Case Rejected

A former friend of mine had accused me of sexual battery. This is a crime that carried a potential maximum sentence of 8 years in state prison. Considering the severity of the charges and the fact that it was my first time being arrested one can only imagine the fear and stress I was going through. M...y life and career were at stake, but Robert was able to provide me with peace of mind and ultimately my life back. He was able to convince the DA that my accuser had consented to the contact, which resulted in my case being rejected by the DA's office and thus prevented them from filing charges in the first place. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined such a favorable outcome. Thanks to Robert I can honestly say I have never been charged with a crime. When Robert claims to be an aggressive attorney that is merely an understatement. He fought for my behalf with a vigor that one typically only reserves for the most dire of situations. Yet at the same time he was compassionate and made me feel as if I was his personal acquaintance or the only case he had (which I can I assure you it wasn’t). After our first meeting he gave me his personal cell phone number and made himself always available. Prior to hiring Robert I called an attorney’s office who wouldn’t even speak with me personally when I was providing the initial details of my case. Instead, all communication was through an assistant and even when he had to reschedule my initial consultation he had his assistant do it for him. This is something I could never imagine Robert putting his clients through. With Robert you get what you pay for and then some.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2014

NEED A GREAT ATTORNEY? Look no further than Robert right here! He saved me $2,500!!

I was looking to retain an attorney so I came across Robert Bernstein's website and was very impressed with him after doing research. I contacted him on a Sunday and left a message and he called me back the same day within only one hour! Really?! Having an attorney who is very accessible is extremely... important but it's super hard to find. I spoke with him and was very impressed by how knowledgable he is regarding CA law, and I was also very impressed by his great deal of just plain common sense. There is nothing like finding a great attorney who is honest and ethical. Robert is that kind of an attorney no doubt! He saved me $2,500!!!! He spoke to me for free about my case for about 20 minutes and told me I probably didn't really even need to retain an attorney for this matter. Many others would have seen dollar signs and jumped at the chance to take my easy case for the quick and easy money. All I can say is THANK YOU Robert for all your help and for your honesty. If I ever need an attorney I won't think twice about retaining Robert!

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Robert Michael Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Lewin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert Bernstein is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. I have had the privilege of working alongside Robert on numerous cases over the last fifteen years. He has a firm knowledge of the law and a great courtroom presence. In addition, he cares greatly about his clients. Most importantly, he gets great results for his clients."

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Randy Kravis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Robert on a number of matters. It is a pleasure to work with a lawyer who has such a sharp legal mind; who is so skilled at what he does; and, most importantly, who shares the same level of dedication to his clients as do I. If it were me who faced criminal charges and needed a criminal defense attorney, I would hire Robert Bernstein, hands down."

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Carolyn Martino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is an outstanding and successful advocate for his clients, and seeks the best case scenario results in even the most challenging cases. I refer my clients to him who need a knowledgeable and ethical attorney for all types of criminal matters."

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Glen Jonas

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert Bernstein is an aggressive lawyer who takes pride in his work."

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Ryan Saba

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Bernstein is an exceptional criminal defense lawyer that ethically and vigorously represents his clients and obtains sensational results."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1992

Editor, Loyola Law Reveiw

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Robert M. Bernstein

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Chase & Weiss

1993 - 1996

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2002 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2002 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. DB

Defendant was placed on probation with community service and orderd to pay restitution

United States v. G.R.

Defednant was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum security Federal Prison

People v. Brown

Not Guilty on all Counts

People v. Degadillo

Not Guilty Verdict at trial

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Education

1992

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Criminal Trial Advocacy

Cross Examination of Eyewitness Identification

Languages

English

Activity

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