Alex Berger Attorney

Alex Berger has worked toward being a criminal defense attorney since high school. During law school, he clerked for defense attorneys and served as a teaching assistant to a criminal law professor. In 2012, Alex graduated from Indiana University Law School with high honors. He attended social work school at the University of Chicago and then took his first law job as a public defender in Iowa.

Prosecution and Public Defense Experience

He moved to Wyoming in 2014 and contracted with the Wyoming Public Defender’s Office to represent those accused of a crime who could not afford an attorney. In 2018, Alex was elected as the Weston County, Wyoming, prosecutor and gained valuable experience working with law enforcement and prosecuting crimes, but his heart was always with the defense and protecting the Constitution.

In Michigan, he has continued to build a formidable legal foundation:

• Worked as a part-time prosecutor in Houghton County.
• Authored a chapter on pretrial motions in Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure with Forms.
• Serves on the Criminal Law Section Leadership Council for the Michigan State Bar.

Unmatched Scientific Expertise in OWI Defense

When it comes to Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and impaired driving defense, Alex possesses a level of scientific and technical understanding unmatched in the region.

• Forensic Lawyer-Scientist: Alex is an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, requiring four weeks of intensive laboratory and classroom training and a written exam. He is one of only three attorneys in Michigan to hold this prestigious designation, and the only one in the Upper Peninsula.
• Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST): In 2023, he was certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to perform roadside SFSTs–the exact same certification that law enforcement receives.
• Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE): Alex is ARIDE-certified, furthering his expertise in drug and alcohol impairment detection.
• Breathalyzer Science: He has been highly trained on the science and flaws of the Intoxilyzer 9000, the primary alcohol breath test used in Michigan.

Alex is also an active and recognized member of the premier state and national DUI defense organizations:

• NCDD: National College for DUI Defense
• DUIDLA: DUI Defense Lawyers Association
• MIAOWIA: Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

Proven Courtroom Results

He has done many jury trials, ranging from unlawful possession of marijuana to murder, and has an impressive win rate. Alex routinely files motions that other attorneys may not, and his clients have seen the benefits.

With over thirteen years of criminal law experience, Alex is hardworking, dedicated, thoughtful, and knows when to fight and when to compromise. His aggressive and scientifically backed courtroom strategy has led to him winning 8 jury trials in just the last two years, including three impaired driving jury trials in 2025 alone.

Community Dedication

He and his family live in Marquette, Michigan, where he is building the UP’s only criminal defense-focused law firm. He serves on the Marquette Food Co-Op Board of Directors, and is the Board Vice-President for Legal Aid of Wyoming. Alex also makes informative videos relating to criminal defense and impaired driving to help educate the public on their constitutional rights.