Michael J Berens

if you are ever in need of someone looking out for you Mike Berens is who you need. hello all, I hired Mr. Berens back in April of 2020, we finished our case on march of 2022. I was acquitted of all three charges against me. these three charges where nothing to be messing around with which is why I ...hired Mr. Berens. from that date he has been nothing but supportive, proffesional and most important to me, very caring. this was no easy case, it had a lot of challenges, specially dealing with the military. that didn't detear him from his dedication to helping me and ensuring I was treated fairly and within the spectrum of the law. mike is a very smart and hard working individual who stand ups for justice and righteousness. apart from getting acquitted, the one thing that resinated with me and I could never be grateful enough, is that even though I was a paying customer, Mr. Berens never once treated me as such. his behavior with me was if I was a family member, making sure I was doing well, keeping me updated, making sure I was given the treatment I deserved by my branch of service, and many more to list. overall, I could never repay Mike Berens for the gratitude and service he rendered to me and my family. my family and I are finally free from this dark moment in our lifes thanks to mikes dedication and countless hours of examinations. I highly recommend his services 1,000 times. thank you mike your the best and you'll always have my gratitude. - Jose

I was falsely accused of domestic violence by my spouse after I informed their command of their infidelity and suicidal threats. I sought out Mike for his expertise in military law. He consulted with me numerous times and gave me sound, professional advice and peace of mind. He walked me through the ...process, told me what to expect, and was there for me every step of the way and any time that I needed him. He is very knowledgeable, polite, and respectful, and he genuinely wants to help you through what is likely the most difficult and trying time of your life. I highly recommend Mike to anyone dealing with military law or criminal defense.

I can not say enough about Mike except that I had experience other Large Firms and local attorneys and was very refreshing to work with Mike. He was very objective and challenge me because the charges were malicious but he was able to review alot of documents ( three years of correspondence and inve...stigations). He earn my trust and respect through his dedication and hard work. When you are facing charges, you are very vulnerable and can be victimized by unscrupulous firms, please do not go with anyone else because it can make you feel further victimized. Mike Berens had my trust and respect because his ethical values and sincere approach to his clients. I am forever grateful and thankful for his amazing attorney skills during my 2 hearings. Due to his hard work I will be allowed to continue to serve in the US Navy until I am eligible for retirement in 2024 and will keep my nursing credentials.

If you don’t have time to read then know this, if you are in serious military justice or administrative separation trouble and need support, Mike Berens is the guy to call. I am a Major in the US Army, a husband, a father of four, and a proud mustang (NCO to Officer) with over 18 years of servic...e. I never thought I would be put in a situation that would require me to need a military defense lawyer. Unfortunately, there are individuals that have malicious intent and have learned how to weaponize the military justice system for their own vengeance or personal means. I happened to be the victim of a rather extreme case. After 5 months of allowing the military system to run its course, enduring a criminal investigation flag, and being removed from my resident ILE assignment, I had enough. My accusers were manipulating the system and I wanted resolution. The judge advocate military lawyers were unable to assist me so I started researching civilian military lawyers in the area. After reaching out to several lawyers and through my own process of elimination, Mike Berens agreed to meet with me face to face. After only a few minutes I knew he was the no bull, honest, and dedicated individual that I needed. My case ended up dragging out for over 14 months and Mike, though handling his intense trial schedule, supporting other clients, and excelling in his position as the Washington State Air Force National Guard, never let me down. After 2 days of an intense trial I was presented the best possible outcome…complete acquittal. He listened, he learned the facts, he knew my case and the individuals involved. He is the individual you want defending you in a court room. I am pretty confident that he saved my credibility, my career, and my retirement worth over $2.5 million. Choosing The Sound Military Lawyer, Mike Berens to represent me regardless of the outcome was the right move. If you are reading this review trying to decide…stop and give him a call, you will be thankful you did.

I selected Mike after interviewing several attorneys locally in Seattle and on the west coast. Mike was recommended to me by another lawyer who had just relocated from Seattle to CA. We hired Mike for our young son who is in the Navy. He had a drug and a UA charge. This was a case that went to Co...urt Martial. Being out of state, civilians and not having a lot of information to go on, we were naturally very distressed about our son's situation. Reasons for selecting Mike were simple for us: -he's local and had access to the base my son was located -impressive military career & skill set as a attorney/leader, working cases across various military branches -empathetic demeanor and compassion, confident -excellent communication skills, very transparent -breaks complicated legalese into layman's terms -readily available and sets expectations when he's out on leave or in the middle of a court martial, but responds very quickly if so -pricing is fair and expectations are set upfront -all communications come from him and not someone from the office Ultimately I was far more comfortable knowing he was in my son's court, protecting his rights and ensuring his comfort/safety through this process. He visited my son or called him weekly, which matters a great deal. I highly recommend his services!