Michael Berman
About Michael Berman
Michael Berman is a lawyer based in Waldorf, MD and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Michael Berman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Waldorf, Maryland
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
Current Firm: Alpert Schreyer Criminal Defense Attorneys LLC
Education: University of Baltimore, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Waldorf, MD
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