Steven Paul Berne | Atlanta Litigation Lawyer

Mr. Steven Paul Berne

Mr. Steven Paul Berne

Experience: 38 years
Language(s): English, Spanish

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About Steven

Steven P. Berne is a Federal and State criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, appearing in Georgia State Courts and in Federal Courts nationwide. Questionnaire:

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Several federal clients have received probation or deferred prosecution. One client was found not guilty after trial.

How did you build a successful practice?
Communicating directly with clients. Getting a good reputation for zealous representation.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience. Trust. Results.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
A good reputation with prosecutors and judges will help in the courtroom.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
General information about issue. Upcoming hearing dates. Range of fees.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Name of prospective client. Court name, if applicable. General ability to retain an attorney.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Direct communication with client. Easily accessible. Experience in federal and state law.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Working directly with clients and getting a good result.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Playing and watching sports, listening to music and trevelling.

Are you involved in your community?
I teach at Emory Law School, I coach high school mock trial and I am president of my homeowners association.

Please contact me for a free consultation.

Experience

Trial Advocacy Instructor

Emory University School Of Law

2008 - Present

Member

Law Offices of Steven P. Berne

1991 - Present

Atlanta, GA

Attorney

Nick Long and Associates

1990 - 1991

Atlanta, GA

Assistant Public Defender

Federal Defender Program

1988 - 1990

Atlanta, GA

Assistant Public Defender

DeKalb County Public Defender

1987 - 1988

Decatur, GA

Admission

Verified Central District Of Georgia

1987

Verified Georgia

1987

Verified Northern District Of Georgia

1987

Verified Southern District Of Georgia

1987

Education

University Of Florida

B.A. (Political Science and Government)

1984

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Executive Board | Member | Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Vice-President
  • Emory University School of Law Trial Techniques Faculty | Member
  • Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition | Coach
  • Emory University School of Law Moot Court | Judge
  • Homeowner’s Association | President
Honors / Awards
  • Admitted to the Georgia State Bar
    1987
  • Voted one of Georgia’s top criminal defense attorneys in Georgia Trend Magazine
  • Featured commentator on WXIA-TV

Notable Work

Publications

State v. Sneiderman Legal Commentator        

2013


Georgia Bar Foundation Federal Criminal Defense

2011


Investigation Seminar Investigations

2010


Advanced Criminal Practice Jury Selection

2009


Fall Seminar Closing Arguments

2007

Founded 1987

Law Office Of Steven Berne Highlights

Litigation, Criminal, White Collar Crime, Federal, DUI-DWI

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Languages: English, Spanish