Atty. Michael Howard Berg

Atty. Michael Howard Berg

Michael Berg is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who is unwaveringly committed to providing outstanding representation to his clients. Having defended over 1,000 clients across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Imperial, and Kern counties, Michael is well-versed in handling a wide spectrum of charges, including serious felonies like murder, sex crimes, and drug offenses, as well as misdemeanors like DUI and theft.

Glendale Glendale 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Michael Howard Berg at a glance

Michael Howard Berg is an Attorney based in Glendale, California, practicing at LA Defense Team. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2005). Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Berg is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who is unwaveringly committed to providing outstanding representation to his clients
  • Having defended over 1,000 clients across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Imperial, and Kern counties, Michael is well-versed in handling a wide spectrum of charges, including serious felonies like murder, sex crimes, and drug offenses, as well as misdemeanors like DUI and theft
  • His legal acumen extends to handling probation violations, pre-filing investigations, and negotiations with law enforcement and prosecutors
  • Michael also advocates for victims of domestic violence
  • He leverages his extensive experience to forge strong relationships with judicial officers, crafting strategies that often include "humanizing" clients and presenting mitigating factors
  • Collaborating with expert witnesses in diverse areas, he consistently prepares compelling arguments for both pre-trial and trial phases
  • A graduate of Southwestern University School of Law in 2005, Michael honed his skills as a law clerk in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, overseeing numerous arraignments and bail motions

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Howard Berg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Howard Berg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glendale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Howard Berg's law office located?
Michael Howard Berg's law practice is located in Glendale, California. The firm is LA Defense Team. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Howard Berg handle?
Michael Howard Berg focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Howard Berg practiced law?
Michael Howard Berg has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Michael Howard Berg go to law school?
Michael Howard Berg earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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