After 6 deployments and serving 8 honorable years in one of the Army's most elite units I found myself in Pre-trial confinement facing a laundry list of felonies. What did I do? I did what any military service member should do, if and when they are facing any sort of military punishment. I h...ired the best lawyer that I could and that lawyer was Mike Berens. Mike Berens is by far the best lawyer in the Puget sound area and perhaps the country. My family and I did extensive research on all the military lawyers in the JBLM area. I talked with most that are on the AVVO website and after careful consideration we chose Mike Berens. I cannot say enough good things about him, but I will try anyway. He is a man of the highest caliber. He is dependable, trustworthy, hardworking, and transparent. Mike is everything that a lawyer should be. Somebody who can help give you peace of mind, someone who will work his butt off for you to get the best possible result. If you find yourself in a tough situation let Mike put the burden on his shoulders and he will carry you through. And when you have your day in court and your ass is on the line, you better make sure you have Mike standing there with you. I did and I have the utmost respect and gratitude for what he did for me. Do not take the hiring of a lawyer lightly. It can and will make all the difference in your outcome. All charges dismissed! What else do I need to say. Do yourself a big favor and contact this man now, let him help you and soon you will be back on this AVVO website extolling the outstanding work of Mr. Mike Berens.

I was on trial for a rape accusation in the military. I got Mike as my lawyer since the military affords you one. I was skeptical at first after the article 32 hearing. We did nothing to defend me but this was his plan that he told me. I figured my life was over and i was going to prison for somethin...g I didn't do. When the court martial came around, Mike came out with guns a blazing. He got evidence that was obtained incorrectly thrown out. He also fought very hard for me and got pulled aside by the judge at one point for how passionate he was being. At the end we got a full acquittal of the charge. He is a great lawyer and I recommend him.

I hired Mike Barens after he saved me in a terrible court martial. Now I was facing and administrative discharge and my commander was recommending an other than honorable characterization. So I hired Mike yet again to keep the wolves at bay and he came through just as he had done before. His profe...ssionalism and genuine caring work ethic saved me from an other than honorable discharge to a General Under Honorable conditions. This was extremely huge for me and had Mike not been able to make this happen I would have been faced with even more troubles for the rest of my life. I am dealing with some other legal matters and have already paid other lawyers to handle those cases because I had not met Mike back then. If I had the money to fire the lawyers I have and hire Mike I would. Basically I will never hire another attorney for the rest of my life or recommend another attorney for that matter. Mike gets it done and he genuinely cares when he's doing it. He's a man amongst men and a true inspiration for an old washed up soldier like myself. Do yourself a favor and give him a chance to safe whatever your looking at losing. RJ

This is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to write. I have a hard time putting into words how much respect, trust, and admiration I have for Mr. Michael Berens. Mr. Berens represented me in a military general court martial. The charge was sexual assault . The consequences of a guilty... verdict would have been catastrophic for both myself and my family. During the time leading up to my court martial I always felt that Mr. Berens listened to me and heard what I was saying. I always knew I had his his full attention and that any decision he made was in my best interest. From the moment that I met Mr. Berens I had no doubts that he was who I wanted to represent me. He is a true honest professional with drive, integrity, and determination. Because of these qualities that are Mr. Berens, I received a full acquittal. In return I give him a lifetime of gratitude.