Atty. Peter Berlin
Peter Berlin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 30+ Years Experience
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About Peter Berlin at a Glance
Peter Berlin is a Member based in Encino, California, practicing at Peter Berlin A Professional Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1996) and California State University, Northridge (B.A. Psychology, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Los Angeles County and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Property, 1998—) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Berlin
- Peter Berlin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Peter practices at Peter Berlin, A Professional Corporation in Encino, CA
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Peter Berlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Berlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
DUI / DWI Defense in Encino
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Criminal Defense in Encino
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Federal Crimes in Encino
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White Collar Crimes in Encino
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Civil Litigation in Encino
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
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 Encino 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 venue, 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.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Encino Choose Peter Berlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Berlin's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Berlin brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes, Peter Berlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Peter Berlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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