Berger Law is an experienced criminal defense law firm located in Marquette, Michigan, that serves clients across the Upper Peninsula. We are the only law firm in the U.P. that handles solely criminal law matters. Regardless of the charges brought against you, you can count on a Marquette criminal lawyer at Berger Law. Our firm handles the gamut of criminal offenses, including DUI, drug crimes, theft crimes, assault, and more. Contact us today to get your free case evaluation.
Marquette Criminal Lawyers
Handling Cases In The Upper Peninsula and Federal Courts
Berger Law has significant experience handling cases in all 15 counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and takes cases in federal court as well. We are here to help. You can count on our team to be on your side, whether you’re in a local jurisdiction or facing a case in a higher court.
Our Approach
At Berger Law, our approach to clients is different.
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Individual Attention
Our clients can call, text, or email us at any time, day or night. We prioritize responding quickly and remaining attentive throughout every stage of the representation.
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Dedicated Counsel
We advocate for our clients and work tirelessly to attain a desirable outcome on their behalf.
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Innovative Solutions
We craft an individualized plan for each client while ensuring all their thoughts and feelings are taken into consideration.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team will educate you on the laws that apply to your situation, identify realistic goals, and strive towards those goals in and out of court. Contact our firm when you’re charged and don’t know where to turn. We are here to fight for you!
Our team is highly skilled and driven by a genuine desire to help you, the client. You can count on us.
What Our Clients Think.
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Alex is someone who cares about protecting people's rights and was highly organized. He always responded to any emails and remained calm in a tough situation. He can be 100% trusted and will not back down. He is an intelligent man and is one of the few left with integrity. Thank you, Alex!
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Alex did an amazing job representing me in court! I could not have asked for better, Alex is kind, caring and very patient. He listened to all my concerns and explained to me anything I needed to know. Thanks Alex for a job well done!!!
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Alex was a phenomenal lawyer. Berger Law was very responsive to all my questions and was on top of everything when it came to court proceedings. I would highly recommend their services to anyone.
Clayton B.
Criminal Law
Whether you are the suspect in a criminal investigation or have already been arrested, every moment is critical. Police take every opportunity to gather more evidence and extract a confession. Even your initial court appearance determines your ability to await trial from home, as opposed to spending time in jail. You must act quickly to protect yourself. Every person has the right to legal counsel.
When you hire an attorney from Berger Law, we will evaluate the legality of the police work that led to your arrest. Having a lawyer present during pretrial court sessions can help to contest the lawfulness of evidence obtained and address other potential violations of one’s rights.
If the case goes to trial, an attorney will play a critical role in court. This includes entering a formal plea during an arraignment, arguing for fair bail, cross-examining witnesses, presenting evidence that creates reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors, and contesting the imposition of a restraining order, if applicable.
OWI Defense
If you’ve been charged with an OWI, you likely understand that your driver’s license, freedom, finances, and future are at risk. Though prosecutors will rely on chemical test results, field sobriety exercises, and police observations, our firm has extensive experience challenging these types of evidence and effectively advocating for our clients.
We will examine the traffic stop, testing process, arrest, and all other available evidence to determine whether the police followed the law. Whether you’re facing your first charge or a repeat offense, you can depend on a Marquette OWI lawyer from our firm to protect your rights.
What to Do if You’re Stopped for OWI
If you’re stopped for OWI, you have rights, and you need to exercise them properly. Take the following steps:
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Pull over safely.
Use your turn signal, move to a safe location, place your vehicle in park, keep your hands visible, and remain inside unless instructed otherwise.
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Do not volunteer information.
Only provide the documents you’re legally required to. Don’t lie or make unnecessary statements. Stay calm and remain respectful.
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Don’t consent to a vehicle search.
You have a right to respectfully state that you do not consent but you must not interfere if the officer conducts the search anyway. This is for your own safety.
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Understand the roadside tests.
Before you take a field sobriety exercise or a breath test, ask whether you are legally required to participate.
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Don’t resist arrest.
If an officer decides to arrest you, remain cooperative, calmly state that you wish to remain silent, and ask to speak to an attorney.
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Listen to chemical test instructions.
Refusing a post-arrest chemical test can trigger an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension for a first refusal.
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Contact an OWI attorney.
Your attorney is your number one advocate from here on out.
