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Samuel Bernstein

Ann Arbor, MI

Licensed for 10 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your side and never a part of the system that is now against you.I am from Ann Arbor, graduating from Pioneer High School and Eastern Michigan University. I attended law school at Michigan State University. After graduation I returned home and established ArborYpsi Law to serve the people in my community.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

ArborYpsi Law2750 Carpenter Rd #3Ann Arbor, MI, 481082750 Carpenter Rd #3Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 27, 2021

Decided to hire attorney Bernstein based on other top reviews and he didn't disappoint. Was available to answer our questions each time we called or emailed him. Ultimately, he got us the decision that we've been looking for. Highly recommend

Norris
August 31, 2020

Sam represented me during a tough time in my life and was not only a great attorney, but additionally the strong support system and advocate that I needed. His years of experience were evident from our initial consultation to the closure of my case.

anonymous
June 4, 2020

By pure luck, I found Sam Bernstein as I was searching online for an attorney. From the very first time we spoke, he treated me with kindness, and without judgement. I contacted him many times during my case, and he was quick to get back to me regardless of my question. I have been represented by other attorneys before, but none of them came close to my experience with Sam. He is extremely professional, compassionate and knowable. I feel so fortunate to have found Sam, and I HIGHLY recommend him!!

Bill Anderson
May 6, 2020

Sam communicated effectively as soon as I reached out. He essentially did everything. All I did was send him the ticket and when it was all settled pay the fine. Sam saved me lots of additional insurance premium $$s. I'd use him again without question. Did exactly what he said he'd do.

Amber
March 21, 2020

After researching Michigan lawyers for 2-3 months and speaking with at least 5-10 of them we chose Sam above all others to work on my husband's driver's license reinstatement. He gave us information in great detail. He even answered emails and phone calls at night and on weekends. Any questions we had he answered or knew were to direct us. He is a genuine guy and tells you how it is and what to expect. The outcome was even better than he predicted and we could not be happier. Thank you so much Sam! After many years of stress I really wish we found you sooner!

Kwan
March 18, 2020

Sam was great! Definitely recommended! He is highly professional and patient, a good listener to his client. It was always fruitful at each meeting with good efficiency to work out things. Also, he is skillful in providing valuable advise in the process to make critical decision, as well as a master of dealing with difficult situation and complex cases. Justice is something that needs to fight for. We had two cases with him both facing the challenge brought by poor functionality of the system as well as the potential injustice from social prejudice. He exposed the lies made by the retaliating party in court. With his help, we won both cases(one through trial) and let the justice prevail in the end.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Sam was an amazing lawyer. I made many phone calls to many different lawyers. Once meeting with Sam i knew he believed my innocence from the beginning and i truly felt like i had made the best decision. Sam always answered my questions and together we decided what would be brought up in trial. Sam helps his clients know what to expect when trial comes. Trial day came for us and Sam, prosecutor and Judge decided on an outcome that never required me to plea guilty to anything (i hadn't done anything) and was the best possible outcome for me. I was wrongly accused and the outcome allowed me to keep my job and my license. Sam will fight hard for his clients. I will recommend him to anyone.

Milan
January 24, 2020

Will definitely recommend , I got a speeding ticket for consecutive 3 month 3 ticket.

Gigi
January 18, 2020

Sam was a helpful lawyer who is a man of his word. He helped in our cases 2 times in a row with successful outcomes. I could not think of a better lawyer who is always on time to court, good attitude, smart, and honest. He is respectful and answers all of the questions we had. Two cases were both a success thanks to Sam.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Sam was very engaged from day 1 in understanding the specifics of my situation from multiple angles and was able to break down the situation in a way that I was able to understand from a non-attorney perspective. He provided a clear recommendation which was based on his experience and understanding of the court system and was able to bring my situation to a fair closure.

anonymous
April 27, 2021

Decided to hire attorney Bernstein based on other top reviews and he didn't disappoint. Was available to answer our questions each time we called or emailed him. Ultimately, he got us the decision that we've been looking for. Highly recommend

Norris
August 31, 2020

Sam represented me during a tough time in my life and was not only a great attorney, but additionally the strong support system and advocate that I needed. His years of experience were evident from our initial consultation to the closure of my case.

anonymous
June 4, 2020

By pure luck, I found Sam Bernstein as I was searching online for an attorney. From the very first time we spoke, he treated me with kindness, and without judgement. I contacted him many times during my case, and he was quick to get back to me regardless of my question. I have been represented by other attorneys before, but none of them came close to my experience with Sam. He is extremely professional, compassionate and knowable. I feel so fortunate to have found Sam, and I HIGHLY recommend him!!

Bill Anderson
May 6, 2020

Sam communicated effectively as soon as I reached out. He essentially did everything. All I did was send him the ticket and when it was all settled pay the fine. Sam saved me lots of additional insurance premium $$s. I'd use him again without question. Did exactly what he said he'd do.

Amber
March 21, 2020

After researching Michigan lawyers for 2-3 months and speaking with at least 5-10 of them we chose Sam above all others to work on my husband's driver's license reinstatement. He gave us information in great detail. He even answered emails and phone calls at night and on weekends. Any questions we had he answered or knew were to direct us. He is a genuine guy and tells you how it is and what to expect. The outcome was even better than he predicted and we could not be happier. Thank you so much Sam! After many years of stress I really wish we found you sooner!

Kwan
March 18, 2020

Sam was great! Definitely recommended! He is highly professional and patient, a good listener to his client. It was always fruitful at each meeting with good efficiency to work out things. Also, he is skillful in providing valuable advise in the process to make critical decision, as well as a master of dealing with difficult situation and complex cases. Justice is something that needs to fight for. We had two cases with him both facing the challenge brought by poor functionality of the system as well as the potential injustice from social prejudice. He exposed the lies made by the retaliating party in court. With his help, we won both cases(one through trial) and let the justice prevail in the end.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Sam was an amazing lawyer. I made many phone calls to many different lawyers. Once meeting with Sam i knew he believed my innocence from the beginning and i truly felt like i had made the best decision. Sam always answered my questions and together we decided what would be brought up in trial. Sam helps his clients know what to expect when trial comes. Trial day came for us and Sam, prosecutor and Judge decided on an outcome that never required me to plea guilty to anything (i hadn't done anything) and was the best possible outcome for me. I was wrongly accused and the outcome allowed me to keep my job and my license. Sam will fight hard for his clients. I will recommend him to anyone.

Milan
January 24, 2020

Will definitely recommend , I got a speeding ticket for consecutive 3 month 3 ticket.

Gigi
January 18, 2020

Sam was a helpful lawyer who is a man of his word. He helped in our cases 2 times in a row with successful outcomes. I could not think of a better lawyer who is always on time to court, good attitude, smart, and honest. He is respectful and answers all of the questions we had. Two cases were both a success thanks to Sam.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Sam was very engaged from day 1 in understanding the specifics of my situation from multiple angles and was able to break down the situation in a way that I was able to understand from a non-attorney perspective. He provided a clear recommendation which was based on his experience and understanding of the court system and was able to bring my situation to a fair closure.

anonymous
April 27, 2021

Decided to hire attorney Bernstein based on other top reviews and he didn't disappoint. Was available to answer our questions each time we called or emailed him. Ultimately, he got us the decision that we've been looking for. Highly recommend

Norris
August 31, 2020

Sam represented me during a tough time in my life and was not only a great attorney, but additionally the strong support system and advocate that I needed. His years of experience were evident from our initial consultation to the closure of my case.

anonymous
June 4, 2020

By pure luck, I found Sam Bernstein as I was searching online for an attorney. From the very first time we spoke, he treated me with kindness, and without judgement. I contacted him many times during my case, and he was quick to get back to me regardless of my question. I have been represented by other attorneys before, but none of them came close to my experience with Sam. He is extremely professional, compassionate and knowable. I feel so fortunate to have found Sam, and I HIGHLY recommend him!!

Bill Anderson
May 6, 2020

Sam communicated effectively as soon as I reached out. He essentially did everything. All I did was send him the ticket and when it was all settled pay the fine. Sam saved me lots of additional insurance premium $$s. I'd use him again without question. Did exactly what he said he'd do.

Amber
March 21, 2020

After researching Michigan lawyers for 2-3 months and speaking with at least 5-10 of them we chose Sam above all others to work on my husband's driver's license reinstatement. He gave us information in great detail. He even answered emails and phone calls at night and on weekends. Any questions we had he answered or knew were to direct us. He is a genuine guy and tells you how it is and what to expect. The outcome was even better than he predicted and we could not be happier. Thank you so much Sam! After many years of stress I really wish we found you sooner!

Kwan
March 18, 2020

Sam was great! Definitely recommended! He is highly professional and patient, a good listener to his client. It was always fruitful at each meeting with good efficiency to work out things. Also, he is skillful in providing valuable advise in the process to make critical decision, as well as a master of dealing with difficult situation and complex cases. Justice is something that needs to fight for. We had two cases with him both facing the challenge brought by poor functionality of the system as well as the potential injustice from social prejudice. He exposed the lies made by the retaliating party in court. With his help, we won both cases(one through trial) and let the justice prevail in the end.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Sam was an amazing lawyer. I made many phone calls to many different lawyers. Once meeting with Sam i knew he believed my innocence from the beginning and i truly felt like i had made the best decision. Sam always answered my questions and together we decided what would be brought up in trial. Sam helps his clients know what to expect when trial comes. Trial day came for us and Sam, prosecutor and Judge decided on an outcome that never required me to plea guilty to anything (i hadn't done anything) and was the best possible outcome for me. I was wrongly accused and the outcome allowed me to keep my job and my license. Sam will fight hard for his clients. I will recommend him to anyone.

Milan
January 24, 2020

Will definitely recommend , I got a speeding ticket for consecutive 3 month 3 ticket.

Gigi
January 18, 2020

Sam was a helpful lawyer who is a man of his word. He helped in our cases 2 times in a row with successful outcomes. I could not think of a better lawyer who is always on time to court, good attitude, smart, and honest. He is respectful and answers all of the questions we had. Two cases were both a success thanks to Sam.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Sam was very engaged from day 1 in understanding the specifics of my situation from multiple angles and was able to break down the situation in a way that I was able to understand from a non-attorney perspective. He provided a clear recommendation which was based on his experience and understanding of the court system and was able to bring my situation to a fair closure.