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Peter Berlin is an American attorney[1][2] in Los Angeles.[3][4][5]
Peter Berlin | |
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| Education | California State University, Northridge, Whittier College School of Law |
| Occupation | Criminal defense lawyer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | Official website |
Career edit
Berlin practices criminal defense law[6][7][8] as his firm primarily represents individuals and corporations in white-collar and criminal matters.[9][10][11] He was previously an attorney with the law firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps.[12]
He has litigated cases in both the state and federal courts. In 2020, Berlin defended a surety in a criminal matter against the US government seeking forfeiture of her assets and property for a minor violation of pre-trial release. The case culminated with a published federal decision where the court set aside the forfeiture and restored the defendant's right to her property.[13]
In 2014, he was named as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by The National Trial Lawyers.[14] The firm was also included on the Super Lawyer listing in 2021, 2022, and 2023.[15]
Education edit
Berlin is a graduate of California State University, Northridge (1993) holding a degree in psychology,[16] and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law (1996).
References edit
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- ^ "David Vs. Goliath, Trader Joe's Sues Independent Reseller "Pirate Joe"" Forbes. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Risky business: Net postings, SLAPP suits" Silicon Valley Business Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "United States v. Gifford" United States District Court, C.D. California. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Top 10 Best Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles 2022" WEBBSPY. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Super Laywers: The Annual List of Top Attorneys" Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Peter Berlin: Creating the Perfect Argument" Hollywood Weekly. Retrieved 2023-12-24.