Rochelle Berliner

Rochelle Berliner

Google Rating

4.4(7 reviews)

  • 118-21 Queens Blvd. Suite 504 Forest Hills, NY 11375
  • +1-718-261-5600
  • No email available
Criminal Law, Civil Rights Law

About:

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR QUEENS, NY With more than 26 years experience in the criminal justice system in New York City, Rochelle Berliner fights for her clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the five boroughs of New York City. She also represents clients in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. As a former prosecutor, Rochelle Berliner served for more than 14 years in the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan. While at the DA's office, Rochelle Berliner handled many high profile prosecutions from the initial investigation through trial. Six years ago, Ms. Berliner left the District Attorney's Office to enter private practice. As a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Rochelle Berliner, trial experience is combined with a methodical and scholarly approach to attacking the prosecutor's case. Ms. Berliner has successfully litigated several high profile civil rights cases involving the NYPD that garnered national attention. She is not afraid to take on the system that she understands from both sides. She proudly represents clients in police misconduct claims including police brutality, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution. BACKGROUND Rochelle Berliner grew up in Queens, NY. She completed her undergraduate work at New York University and graduated with a B.A. degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1981. She began her career working as a newscaster for a local radio station in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After a year she then became a political correspondent for a statewide radio network in Connecticut. During those two years, Rochelle was based in Hartford. She covered political stories involving the Connecticut legislature, senatorial and gubernatorial elections and campaigns. Beginning in 1984, Rochelle became the news director for a local radio station and anchored the morning news. She also became an on-air reporter and a scriptwriter for a nationally-syndicated program which aired on 200 rad

Jurisdiction:New York

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Civil Rights Law

Challenges discrimination or biased policing that compounds abuse, securing accommodations, fair services, and remedies when survivors face barriers based on identity or status.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
1993

Awards

Certificate of Appreciation
New York University - Office of Career Services / Mentor Program
2003
Founder's Day Award
New York University - Washington Square
1981
Certificate of Appreciation
Detectives Endowment Association
2005

Associations

Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008 - Present
Member
Queens County Bar Association
2005 - Present
Member
New York County Lawyers' Association
2005 - Present
Member
NORML Legal Committee
2008 - Present
Member
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP)
2008 - Present
Member
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2005 - Present
Member
New York State Bar
1992 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2021Googlevia Google

Declan K

"Kind and understanding, Ms. Berliner takes the time to explain her approach to the situation. She is very respectful in handling all her cases and thorough in her defense."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2020Googlevia Google

G R

"I have had only the best experiences with Rochelle. Very empathetic and compassionate when things are stressful and my legal outcome was better than I could wish for. Do what she says and you will be ok. Very easy to talk to, Very reassuring, extremely knowledgeable and I was more than satisfied with the way she handled my personal case. She has the experience and the mindset that can only vastly improve your legal matters and she lowered my anxieties dealing with a high volume court house Yes-I personally recommend Rochelle. A+ Attorney at law, very personable and treated me with care and like family. That is what I appreciated most. Thank you Rochelle."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2020Googlevia Google

Harry Pang

"Rochelle is an excellent criminal attorney, I did shop around for attorney at first and glad I decided to hire Rochelle. My dealing with her has been nothing but professional and on point. I remembered when we were at the courthouse one day, another attorney commented like “this looks like a dream team.” Hopefully, I will never need another criminal attorney, but if I did it will be Rochelle."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2020Googlevia Google

Virtryece Michel

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2018Googlevia Google

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