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Best Lawyers in America 2008-present

SUPER LAWYER 2026

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Jan 9, 2026 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

New selection came out and agin I am included. Still the longest running tenure as I was the first one selected. The Blog on the Dismissed case in Baltimore County explains why I make it as well as the new Power List.

THE CRIMINAL LAW POWER LIST

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Dec 9, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

Last week the Daily Record legal newspaper published a short list of attorneys who were selected by their editorial leadership team, readers, and others in the legal community. I am one of the attorneys on the Criminal Law Power List. Now if you take the time to...

Best Lawyers 2026

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Nov 6, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Firm News, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

Now have a streak from 2008 when it began to 2026. Just announced today. Super Lawyers announces in December.

DUIs Dropped in Baltimore County

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Oct 14, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

The last 2 weeks I had DUIs dropped by the State. Once again the Body Camera footage was critical. In both cases I had at least 60 examples of normal coordination that demonstrated my client was not affected by alcohol. I was going to give the officer a pad and...

Not Guilty Harford County Jury Trial

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Jul 21, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

I had a jury trial last week in Harford County and my client was acquitted of the DUI charges and the traffic control device charge. I had told the prosecutor, the Deputy State's Attorney, and the first judge we appeared in front of that it was going to be a Not...

Harford County Not Guilty DUI

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | May 15, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Strong evidence

I tried a case this week where my client was acquitted of DUI charges notwithstanding the severity of the basic facts. According to a witness, my client appeared to be exceeding the speed limit when she struck a parked car. She admitted to 4 drinks over a 4 hour...

Not Guilty Horseshoe Casino Conspiracy

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Mar 28, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Firm News, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Not guilty, Theft

If you play the slots you might enjoy this. In 2023 the Horseshoe Casino finds that there have been a significant number of jackpots hit on Progressive Slot Machines in a 10 day period. The jackpots paid just short of $5,000.00 and one just a few pennies short of...

Not Guilty Road Rage First Degree Assault and Handgun

garybernstein | Mar 13, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Firm News, Handguns, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Not guilty, Weapons charges

Last week I completed a successful trial involving the allegation of a First Degree Assault by pointing a handgun during a road rage incident. This is the second type case this year. The first involved just showing and not pointing a gun. Last week's involved...

Howard County Not Guilty

by garybernstein | May 30, 2024 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

It is around 2:00 AM when the phone rings and a former client is at a police station taking a breath test. He tells me he has blown twice and they wants a third sample. I tell him either one blow was insufficient or the two are too far apart. He says no the machine...

DUI win in Baltimore City

by garybernstein | Feb 7, 2024 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

I prayed a Jury Trial in a DUI in the City. There are posted protocols for selecting a trial date and they were ignored by everyone so the case gets randomly set for yesterday. The prosecutor's file from the District Court did not have the Motions I filed to...

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