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I attempted to use the Law Firm, Myles L Berman for a DUI I received on 7/10/10. My first call should have been a warning. I was asked what happened by the young lady that answered the phone, not an attorney. After a brief conversation, she said, send in the $2500.00 and we will be back in touch with you. At the beginning, it all looked and sounded good. I supplied lots of details about the incident and it seemed like they would be able to get me off. After 5 months of postponements, I was informed that "WE" lost and I owed the county $3500, plus 12 weeks of DUI classes at a cost of almost $1000.00. Then of course they stated "We really think you have a case and we pretty sure, but can't promise anything, but we think we can get you off, if we go to trial. That will cost you another $7000.00". Needless to say I fired them and got a Public Defender. After talking with him and showing him all of the documentation, he stated, "You had a blood test that shows 0.09. There is no way to beat that. I am willing to fight it, if that's what you want, but the jury will convict you on that case alone.
Needless to say, I wasn't happy, but it was my fault for having that extra cocktail, I just wish that the MYLES L BERMAN law firm would have been up front instead of only looking at the dollar signs. I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND not using them. They are the TYPICAL ATTORNEY...in it for the money. The last words for the attorney I spoke with at court, from MYLES L BERMAN were (and I promise these were her words when I told her you're fired) "I don't give a ### what happens to you". Very unprofessional
Normanbates, I'm sorry for your neighbor's loss. My letter was not intended to endorse drunk driving, only to expose the total lack professionalism with the Myles L Berman DUI Law firm. Their successful track is for only the the clients with large bank accounts and can afford to spend 10's of thousands of dollars. It is to my total amazement, that they neglected to tell me that Ventura County DA never settles, especially if you have .08 or higher. They just took my money and ran. The 2 "Attorney's" I dealt with had little tack in their handling of my case and I was even told, "I don't care what happens to you".
Regards
Understood, BTW, it was my 1 and only DUI and won't happen again. Once again my condolences
Thank you for taking the time to communicate your experience with our firm. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the representation you received and the incurred costs of our legal services in handling your case. Here at The Law Offices of Myles L. Berman, we strive to provide the highest level of expertise and service from the first encounter with every one of our clients that we work with. Our professionalism is a priority and we acknowledge that this is imperative for creating strong working relationships and a notable rapport. The comprehensive and supportive legal representation provided at our firm may come at a price, but the cost equates the utmost dedication and best defense to a case. This type of matter can easily become costly and our firm has always made it a priority to provide fair, competitive prices and fee options and would never recommend work that is not required in defending your case. Because we focus on DUI cases, we are not just another Criminal Defense Firm and in representing you, our goal would be to win your criminal case and have your license suspension set aside, but unfortunately, an outcome is never guaranteed, no matter the cost. We are an experienced firm with a successful track record and many satisfied clients.