Sam Bernstein
Helping You Through Your Hardest Times
- Biography
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.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Contact us for details – (734) 883-9584
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- Since 2011
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Grabel & Associates
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2022 –
Current
- Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney
- ArborYpsi Law
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2011 –
Current
- Intern
- Washtenaw Public Defender’s Office
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2009
- Education
- Michigan State University
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Eastern Michigan University
- B.S. (2008)
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- Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2023
- 2022
- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Ann Arbor
- Expertise.com
- 2023
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2021
- 2020
- Professional Associations
- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Member
- Current
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State Bar of Michigan
 # P75402
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Washtenaw County Bar Association
- Member
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2011 –
Current - Activities: President, 2022-2023; Vice President, 2020-2021; Co-Chair Criminal Law Section, 2011, 2018; Former President of New Lawyers Section
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- Publications
- Sam Bernstein shares Criminal Defense Lawyer Tips
- PR Distribution
- 2018
- Websites & Blogs
- DUI Field Sobriety Test Certification
- MIAOWIA
- 2019
- Contact & Address
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