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Placer County-based attorney Sam Berns has been practicing law throughout Northern California since 2010. Sam will work hard to get optimal results for you in your legal matter.
Sam has a passion for advocacy and a strong desire to do what is right. He has obtained not-guilty verdicts, dismissals, and favorable settlements in criminal cases, and has advised successful businesses. Sam will pull no punches in working for you; past results include a case being dismissed when Sam showed the arresting officer to be motivated by racial bias and felony charges dismissed and all property including marijuana and money ordered returned to a client who had been facing prison. Sam has even worked successfully to help pass regulations favorable to his clients.
Beyond his core legal work, Sam is an active member of his community. He regularly volunteers at high school mock trial competitions in Placer and Sacramento Counties, and has assisted legal aid attorneys at Legal Services of Northern California. Prior to law school, he designed and taught a know-your-rights class for inner city youth in Milwaukee. He has volunteered at Public Defender's offices in Marin, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. He also works with several medical marijuana industry groups, and has contributed to a documentary film about three strikes law reform.
Whether you are trying to get the best of a good situation or pull yourself out of a bad one, Sam Berns is an attorney who will work with you to get a favorable outcome.
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Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Simco | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
I was arrested March of 2022.charged with 2 felonies .hired an attorney who was definitely not in my best interest not in the slightest bit,treated me as if he was a prosecutor rather than my attorney,urged me to plea out to 10 years with doing 85 percent of it.after nearly a year and 7000 dollars la...
Posted by Eddy | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
PROMISING RESULTS
I was very skeptical at first considering I had been federally indicted at a young age. I committed a federal offense that involved the dark web. I looked everywhere for a lawyer and Sam Bern’s office was one of the few firms that caught my attention. He ended up walking me through the process of my ...
Posted by Michael | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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I called Sam and he was very responsive and quickly assessed my legal needs. He immediately put a plan in action and laid out options. He was transparent with all possible ramifications. Within the week he managed to get charges dropped and only charged me for minimal time which to me is admirable...
Posted by Mark | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Samuel Berns, dismissed and sealed past conviction.
I called for consultation, then called his competitors; Samuel is far more knowledgeable than his competition ( he's A+ ). He knows the law and I hired him. Samuel had my prior marijuana conviction dismissed and sealed. I highly recommend Samuel to represent you.
Posted by Dave | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney...Professional...Affordable...Compassionate...Extremely Knowledgeable...
I had consultations with several other attorneys, in reference to my felony case, and some of them wanted 10X more than Sam for their fees, yet none of them exhibited the sincere listening skills, possible scenarios of the consequences I may face, and genuine concern for my situation BEFORE giving...
"Sam and I worked together for a few years in the same office. We continue to work together on cases in the criminal courts. Sam is trustworthy and very knowledgeable. I would have not problem referring him criminal defense cases"
"Mr. Berns is one of the most skillful attorneys I have ever worked with. If your matter is in his hands, then it is in good hands!"
"Samuel Berns is one of the best attorneys in Rocklin and Placer County area. He has over 10 years of experience. He fights hard for his clients and does not back down. As recently as last week, a jury found his client not guilty of a case no other attorney would even take to trial. He is kind, responsive, and the best attorney you can have on your side!"
"Sam Berns is highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-respected in the community. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Berns is not only an excellent lawyer, but he is a sharp wit and a pleasure to work with. Any client of his should feel secure in that they are receiving a high level legal counsel."
"Sam is an excellent advocate for his clients. I have sought his advice on my own matters in the past. I endorse his work."
"I endorse and highly recommend Sam Berns. He is a zealous advocate and a passionate defender of his clients' rights. He is knowledgeable and dedicated and I am honored to know and have worked with him. His clients are blessed to have him as their lawyer."
"Sam is the go to guy on any Marijuana issue in Northern California. I happily endorse this Lawyer."
"Sam Berns went to one of the top law schools in California and focuses his practice on all aspects of criminal defense. I am honored to endorse him after working with a joint strategy on a mutual case -- Sam handling the criminal aspects and I concentrating on the administrative law state Board licensing issues. Sam went above and beyond to protect his client in coordinating the case with my law firm, being mindful of the unintended consequences."
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Best Local Attorney, Placer Herald
2022
Best Law Office - Rocklin Best of the Best, Gold Country Media
2022
Best Local Attorney, Placer Herald
2021
Best Law Office - Rocklin Best of the Best, Gold Country Media
2021
Best DUI Lawyers in Roseville, Expertise.com
2021
Best Local Attorney, Placer Herald
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2009
Cali/Witkin Award for Trial Advocacy, UC-Hastings College of the Law
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Samuel D. Berns, Inc.
2010 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Mark A. Berg
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Sonoma County Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Marin County Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Solano County Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2010
Law Clerk, Law Offices of William G. Panzer
2021 - Present
Coalition of Concerned Legal ProfessionalsAttorney Sponsor
2021 - Present
Coalition of Concerned Legal ProfessionalsAttorney Sponsor
2017 - Present
Nevada County Cannabis AllianceLegal Adviser
2016 - Present
Placer County Growers AssociationLegal Adviser
2011 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Placer County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Not guilty at jury trial
98% Fine Reduction
Case Dismissed
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Cannabis Laws and Business Setup
2017
Cannabis Laws CLE
2017
Cannabis Laws and Business Setup
2017
Cannabis Laws and Business Setup
2016
Cannabis Laws and Business Setup
2009
Introduction and Organization
2023
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English
Legal Answers
After an appeal for factual innocence is denied in Superior Court is it true that there is no further appeal for misdemeanors?
12 Jan 2022
Am I still getting charged with DUI?
29 Sep 2021
I’m applying for electronic monitoring. Will the drug test be when I turn in the paperwork or later?
16 Sep 2021