Alan S. Bernstein, P.A. - Hollywood, FL
Alan S. Bernstein, P.A. is a premier DUI and criminal defense law firm based in Hollywood, Florida, providing aggressive, scientifically grounded representation in DUI manslaughter, breath and blood test litigation, and serious traffic crimes across South Florida since 1984.
Nationally Recognized DUI Defense in Hollywood, Florida
When you are arrested for driving under the influence in South Florida, your driver's license, career, and personal freedom are on the line. The Law Office of Alan S. Bernstein, P.A. offers unparalleled focus in drunk driving litigation, providing dedicated advocacy to motorists in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Unlike general practitioners who only occasionally handle traffic offenses, attorney Alan S. Bernstein has dedicated over forty years to mastering the scientific, mechanical, and legal intricacies of DUI defense. If you need to find an attorney who has authored respected textbooks on DUI litigation and understands how to dismantle state evidence, this practice delivers formidable courtroom advocacy.
Author, Scholar, and Founding DUI Defense Leader
Attorney Alan S. Bernstein earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 1981 and was admitted to the Florida Bar that same year. After starting his legal career trying cases for the Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel, he founded his private law practice in 1984. Attorney Bernstein is a founding member of both the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). Recognized across the nation as an authority in the field, he authored the comprehensive legal treatise 'Florida DUI Defense: The Law and the Practice' and was instrumental in the landmark appellate decision Meador v. State, which exposed critical scientific flaws in standardized field sobriety tests. He has trained hundreds of defense attorneys and public defenders on Intoxilyzer 5000 and 8000 breath machines and complex toxicology analysis.
Specialized Practice Areas
Comprehensive DUI and BUI Defense
Navigating Florida DUI laws requires a detailed understanding of both statutory procedures and forensic science. For motorists preparing to hire an attorney for DUI charges, the firm provides aggressive defense across all driving offenses:
- Standard and repeat DUI: Challenging traffic stops, video footage, and officer observations for first-time and multi-offense allegations.
- DUI manslaughter and serious bodily injury: Defending high-stakes felony allegations carrying potential prison sentences of up to fifteen years.
- Breath and blood alcohol challenges: Dissecting machine calibration logs, mouth alcohol contamination, medical condition interference, and blood draw chain of custody flaws.
- Boating under the influence (BUI): Defending boaters stopped by law enforcement on South Florida waterways and coastal channels.
- DHSMV formal review hearings: Fighting the automatic ten-day license suspension clock to protect work and personal driving privileges.
Criminal Defense and Traffic Violations
Beyond impaired driving matters, attorney Bernstein provides seasoned representation as a dedicated criminal defense lawyer. His practice encompasses drug possession, prescription drug offenses, sex crimes, domestic battery allegations, juvenile defense, and major traffic offenses. By conducting independent investigations, interviewing arresting officers, and filing rigorous motions to suppress evidence, the firm consistently achieves favorable charge reductions, pretrial dismissals, and courtroom acquittals.
Direct Client-Focused Advocacy and Honest Counsel
At Alan S. Bernstein, P.A., clients receive sincere, transparent legal counsel without false promises. Every legal inquiry is treated with utmost priority, ensuring defendants and their families understand every phase of the court system. With evening and weekend phone availability, attorney Bernstein remains accessible whenever an urgent legal crisis emerges. Free consultations and manageable payment plans ensure that quality legal protection is accessible when it matters most.
Schedule a Free DUI Defense Consultation
Remember that you have only ten days following a Florida DUI arrest to contest your driver's license suspension. Contact the Hollywood office today at 954-925-3111 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with a proven DUI practitioner.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located near downtown Hollywood, in the central North Central Hollywood business district.
Building Location
The office is housed on the second floor of the Boulevard Landmark Building, a well-maintained five-story commercial office building situated on Hollywood Blvd.
Parking Details
Free client parking is available in the building's private surface customer parking lot, eliminating any need for paid parking.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 7 (Hollywood Blvd); nearest stop is at Hollywood Boulevard/Dixie Highway.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the ground-floor lobby of the Boulevard Landmark Building and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor, where you will find the office in Suite 201.