If you or a family member are facing criminal charges of any kind, you need the experience of a qualified criminal defense attorney, criminal defense lawyer and or white collar crime lawyer, depending on the nature of the charges involved.
The Law Office of Alex Bernstein defends people in San Mateo County, Marin County, Oakland and the entire San Francisco Bay Area who have been charged with criminal violations ranging from traffic offenses and DUI to violence or sexual battery, burglary or robbery, and attempted murder and even vehicle manslaughter.
Penalties for a criminal conviction stemming from charges including rape, indecent exposure, larceny and even assault can run from fines and jail time to the death penalty. Even if the sentence is suspended or probation is granted, a convicted offender, whether of shoplifting, prostitution or drug trafficking, has a criminal record which can negatively impact one�s professional life, family life and social life. Fortunately, there are many legal principles designed to protect the rights of persons charged with a crime. The law requires the state to prove every element of its case beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury. At the Law Office of Alex Bernstein, we aggressively pursue every defense and strategy available to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
We handle all types of felony and misdemeanor cases, whether brought in state or federal court.
- DUI – per se driving under the influence (.08 BAC), driving while intoxicated/impaired
- Drug crimes – possession, distribution, cultivation or manufacturing, drug trafficking
- White collar crime – embezzlement, forgery, fraud, blackmail
- Theft offenses – shoplifting, burglary, larceny
- Weapons offenses – unlawful possession, unregistered firearm, transporting, discharging
- Violent crimes – robbery, assault and battery, kidnapping
- Sex offenses – sexual assault, rape, molestation, solicitation, prostitution, indecent exposure
- Homicide – capital murder, felony murder, involuntary manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter
Assault, Probation Violation, Indecent Exposure, Gun Possession, White Collar Crime Lawyer & More
Restraining Orders
In California, one can obtain restraining orders in the case of domestic violence or other forms of civil harassment. While a domestic violence restraining order may be pursued against a family member, a civil harassment restraining order may be sought against a non-family member, such as a roommate, co-worker, or stalker.
Restraining orders are sometimes filed to harass others, or to gain an edge in a divorce proceeding or child custody battle. The accused has a right to a hearing, and the grounds for a restraining order must be proved.
Seek Experienced Legal Representation
Attorney Alex Bernstein has been going to court and practicing criminal defense for seven years and is constantly in trial, fighting for his clients. He has an excellent record of achieving excellent results for his clients, whether it is getting the charges dismissed, securing an acquittal (not guilty verdict), or negotiating an alternative to prison such as probation or deferred sentencing. If you have been arrested in the Bay Area, trust your case to one of San Mateo County’s top criminal lawyers. Contact the Law Offices of Alex Bernstein.
Regardless of the charges you may be facing or the type of criminal offenses involved, you deserve and have the legal right to pursue the help from a qualified and capable criminal defense attorney, criminal defense lawyer and or white collar crime lawyer who can represent you in court and fight for you using their skills and experience.