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Rochelle S. Berliner
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Biography
AS OF SEPTEMBER 2021, I AM NO LONGER IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
85%
35 years
Civil Rights
15%
19 years
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Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very caring and honest.
It was my first time receiving any sort of criminal offense and I must say I could not have chosen a better attorney to represent me. Rochelle is very honest and will never try to sweet talk you into thinking everything will turn out well. She makes sure to explain all the possible outcomes even if t...
Posted by Aaron | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney
I would recommend Rochelle to anyone. I am an out of town guest to the State of NY and needed legal help. She did everything and more. She was in constant communication, honest and worked non stop to see that justice was seen. A+ job!
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
An exceptional criminal attorney.
Rochelle is a terrific criminal attorney who obtained a fantastic result; a dismissal of my second-degree felony charge. During the pendency of my matter, I can honestly say she very much cares about her client, is personable, and goes that “extra mile” to protect her client’s interests. Whether it w...
Posted by Glenn | July 18, 2010 | Criminal Defense
The Best Lawyer There Is!!!!!!
Rochelle is the most compassionate and caring attorney, I have ever met. She was appointed to me at a time when I was being railroaded and misrepresented. She is sharp, witty, and listened to everything I had to say. She is very honest about what can and cannot be done. In addition, she goes thro...
Posted by J.Bullock | June 21, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Excellent choice for NYC
We do not live in NY, but our son needed an attorney there. After speaking with Atty Berliner we felt comfortable in her assistance. She went to the jail to meet him, and gave us feedback on his condition. Throughout a month in jail and two court appearances, she kept us informed via phone and ema...
Rochelle S. Berliner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Rochelle Berliner for many years. She is not only passionate about her practice but is a zealous advocate to ensure her clients rights are protected. Her knowledge of the law & work ethic is one of the many qualities that make her an excellent attorney!"
"Rochelle is a zealous, experienced, and highly ethical attorney. She is very highly regarded by clients, opposing counsel, judges, and other criminal defense attorneys. She is a true asset to the legal profession and one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the Greater New York City area. I unhesitatingly endorse her."
"Rochelle Berliner is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys I know, and certainly the best I know for matters in the criminal courts of Queens, New York. In my civil rights practice, I often encounter individuals facing difficult criminal charges, and I regularly refer them to Rochelle for criminal defense. None of us have ever been dissatisfied with her performance and results!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am familiar with Ms. Berliner's practice. She is an experienced attorney who fights for her clients. I am happy to refer her cases in the greater New York City area for both criminal civil rights cases."
"Ms. Berliner is a highly professional and extraordinarily competent attorney who gives her all on behalf of the rights of her client, and is dilligent beyond the call of duty in representing her client, herself, and the law to utmost effect. Over the years I have seen her handle a vast variety of cases - and in each and every one she invests herself both personally and professionally. Her ability to grasp the subtle details of both the law and the specifics of the matter at hand is rare and most welcome in the profession. I highly recommend Ms. Berliner to colleague and client alike."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Berliner is a well respected criminal defense attorney. She consistently gets great results for her clients and is always well prepared for any challenge. Ms. Berliner also litigates wrongful arrest matter in federal court and obtains lucrative financial settlements for her clients. She is highly recommended"
"I have come to respect and admire Ms. Berliner's work.I have watched her zealously advocate while on trial as well as compassionately speak to her clients.As a practitioner in the same field i often seek out her opinions and advice on strategy."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, Detectives Endowment Association
2003
Certificate of Appreciation, New York University - Office of Career Services/Mentor program
1981
Founder's Day Award, New York University - Washington Square
Work Experience
2005 - Present
, Law Office of Rochelle S. Berliner
1993 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Office Of The Special Narcotics Prosecutor
1991 - 1993
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney
Associations
2008 - Present
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP)Member
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
NORMLMember
2005 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2007
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
Education
1991
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1979
University of Pennsylvania
1977-1979
Speaking Engagements
2013
Interview w/ Laws.com
Rochelle S. Berliner Finds Satisfaction in Switch to Criminal Defense
2010
Interview on Eyewitness News
NYPD Undercover cop accused of bogus arrests
Publications
Languages
Hebrew
English
Activity
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Q&A
My mother and sister put up $150,000 bail for me, can they rescind the bail on me ?
23 Oct 2019
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What happens in court for a petty theft?
14 Jan 2018
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What happens if I don’t pay a civil demand letter
09 Jan 2018