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Criminal Defense in South Florida Since 1981

Alan S. Bernstein, P.A. defends people charged in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Martin and Hendry counties.

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Arrested for DUI? You Have 10 Days to Challenge Your License Suspension

A Florida DUI arrest starts a license suspension. Call 954-925-3111 before the deadline passes.

DUI Defense

Personal Defense, Not a Case Number

At a boutique law firm you work with the attorney who knows your file, from the first call to the courtroom.

Meet Alan

40+ Years in Practice

Criminal and DUI defense only, since 1981. Alan is a Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense.

Author of the Florida DUI Book

Alan wrote the definitive book on DUI defense, Florida DUI Defense: The Law and Practice.

Evenings and Weekends

Full-time support. We are here for your help 24/7. Call 954-925-3111, on weekends and evening hours call 954-347-1000.

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Defending the Accused in South Florida Since 1981

Alan S. Bernstein, P.A. handles criminal and DUI defense, and nothing else. I represent clients in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Hendry and Martin counties, in cases from a first misdemeanor to a serious felony.

I am a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and teach other attorneys how breath-test machines work.

Alan S. Bernstein, Esq.

Criminal Defense Attorney

Charges We Defend

Expert criminal defense is all we do. Choose a charge to see how Alan approaches it.

DUI

A DUI arrest starts a license suspension, and you have only 10 days to challenge it. Alan tests the stop, the breath result and the roadside exercises.

DUI Manslaughter

A DUI case involving a death can mean up to fifteen years in prison. Alan challenges the blood evidence and the toxicologist behind it.

DUI Serious Bodily Injury

When someone is seriously hurt, a DUI becomes a felony. Other attorneys bring Alan in to attack the blood and urine testing in these cases.

Sex Crimes

Online solicitation stings, traveling to meet a minor and child pornography charges. Alan examines how the investigation was run and what the evidence shows.

Drug Crimes

Possession, sale and trafficking charges in Florida state court. The defense starts with whether the stop and the search were legal, then tests the evidence itself.

Felonies

Any charge that can bring more than one year in a state prison. Alan runs his own investigation, challenges the evidence and negotiates with prosecutors.

What Clients and Lawyers Say About Alan

Reviews from real people and attorneys Alan has worked with. Every case is different, and you may not obtain the same or similar results.

I've known Alan for 15 years. We first met when I was a deputy making lots of DUI arrests. Alan and I went against each other on a regular basis. He had an unusual style similar to Columbo. He was super knowledgeable of the law but would lull you in with his unassuming nature and get you to admit more than you expected. He was always a pleasure to go up against and had immense respect for law enforcement. Every deputy I worked with felt the same way about Alan. Seeing the way Alan acted as an attorney gave me such a positive image of attorneys, he's part of the reason I went to law school at night. Now that I'm a criminal defense attorney I refer all my tough cases to Alan. I can't say enough about my respect for this amazing attorney.

Darren Covar

Former Police Officer & Current Attorney

Not just one of the BEST DUI lawyers around but also a GREAT guy! Highly recommended!

Dilvory E.

Police Officer & Client

Mr. Bernstein is a true professional and very informed on the law and the procedures that pertain to it. He fights for his clients and found holes in my case he used to my defense. The police tried to use my statements against me but Mr. Bernstein discovered medical documents that showed I was concussed and not in the right frame of mind to be giving those kind of statements after a rollover accident. Alan Bernstein will fight for what is right and on your behalf!

Roger B.

Client

I'm an attorney who went to law school with Mr. Bernstein quite some time ago. I refer him all of my DUI business. He is the 'DUI guru' in South Florida. He knows more of the ins and outs about DUI law than anybody whom I know. If you have that problem, this is your lawyer.

Dan Cytryn

Attorney

Alan Bernstein is a great lawyer and is amazing to work with. He is very responsive and professional. I would highly recommend working with this attorney. He is the top DUI attorney in South Florida and his breadth of knowledge is evident when you have a conversation with him.

Emeline S.

Client

I’m glad to be able to type this review. Thanks to Alan, Karen, and the team at their firm I was blessed with an early Holiday gift. I went through so much over the last year enduring situations I thought I’d never face. Let me just say hiring this firm saved me. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, empathetic, and to be honest I consider them family! Let me just say a heartfelt thank you! Thank you for keeping me level headed and ahead of my case. Thank you for your guidance every step of the way! If you’re looking for a firm that works to resolve your case in the best way for you, look no further. They will go above and beyond for you!

Jeanette H.

Client

Alan Bernstein is the best lawyer to have when you are in that time of need. His wife and Alan are the most wonderful people you will ever meet. When you are in trouble call on him for help and you will be guaranteed to get the best lawyer ever. You will not be disappointed.