About Us
Don’t let a wrong decision regarding a criminal charge change your life. When confronting a criminal law matter, hiring an attorney is the most important choice you will make.I am an extremely experienced defense attorney that will aggressively defend you in any type of criminal proceeding.
Practice Areas: Michael Berg has extensive experience defending people arrested and accused of all types of criminal offenses.
Recent Cases and Decisions
My record has numerous positive verdicts and favorable settlements in ALL areas of criminal law.
Border Patrol Agent Charged w/ Battery: Not Guilty
High School Teacher Charged w/ Rape: Not Guilty
Domestic Violence: Charges Dismissed
Sales of Marijuana: Charges Dismissed
Robbery: Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor
Dumping Hazardous Waste: Charges Not Filed
This is only a partial list. Over 37 Homicide Cases since 1990.
Member in good-standing of the following organizations:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
San Diego County Bar Association
California Public Defender’s Association
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
San Diego Criminal Lawyer's Club
Current Judge Pro-Tem for the San Diego Superior Court, Traffic Division
Attorney Profiles
California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
Michael S. Berg handles a wide variety of criminal cases in state, federal, and juvenile courts.
Michael is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. His extensive experience over 35 years includes white collar crimes, drug crimes, money laundering and computer crimes, as well as over 37 homicide cases to date.
A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, Michael is also a member of NACDL, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association.
Michael is also very active in civic affairs. He is the President of the Board of Directors for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, serves on the advisory committee for San Diego’s Pro Kids Junior Golf, and is the Handicap Chairman for the Torrey Pines
Municipal Golf Club.
Selected To:
San Diego Super Lawyers 2017San Diego Super Lawyers 2016
San Diego Super Lawyers 2015
San Diego Super Lawyers 2014
San Diego Super Lawyers 2013
San Diego Super Lawyers 2012
San Diego Super Lawyers 2011
San Diego Super Lawyers 2010
San Diego Super Lawyers 2009
San Diego Super Lawyers 2008
About Michael Berg
Admitted: 1982, California
Special Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
Tell Us About Your Case
Testimonials
- Isabella M."The best of the best. Period. I recently had the pleasure of hiring Michael Berg to handle a rather difficult case. Professional, prompt and thorough he is the best I have ever encountered."
- Christina D.Wow. When I first met you I was 20 years old and scared to death. A drug addict behind bars and pregnant isn't where I thought I'd ever end up. That was 8 years ago. You're an amazing person and an awesome attorney and I'm lucky to have had you defending me. What you were able to do for me was give me another chance at life. You helped me to work with the system. Looking back, I couldn't have done any of it without you. I always recommend you to all my friends. You are, by far, one of the best attorneys out there, and a great person too!
- Anthony P.Today's result was outstanding! Thank you for your fine work! I will certainly recommend you should the need arise.
- Abby R."I hired attorney Michael Berg for my attempted murder case, and let me tell you I don't regret a thing! Not only is he fantastic at what he does, he's honestly one of the humblest men I have ever met. His smile and energy is very contagious. I don't know where I'd be if I didn't find him. He helped me get my case dismissed! I suppose you could call him a miracle worker. He basically saved my life. I'm very young and this was my first time getting into trouble with the law. He helped me throughout the whole process and always had an answer to my questions. If you're in need of a criminal defense lawyer I assure you, he's the one. I guarantee you will not be disappointed in hiring him."
- Michael L."Michael Berg handled my case with competency, responsibility, honesty, and diligence. He made promises that he kept, and helped me get through my case from start to finish (over multiple months with follow-up over a year later). I can not provide any better recommendation than Mr. Berg if you need an attorney in San Diego."