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Robert M. Berke (lawyer)

Robert Mitchell Berke (born June 21, 1966), known among the court circles and community as "BERKE" is an American defense attorney, most notable for his extensive trial experience and impressive record of acquittals.

BERKE has been referred to by a senior colleague as "THE HOUDINI OF THE BAR."

Personal life BERKE was born in Jamaica, New York, United States, North America.

BERKE graduated from SUNY at Albany in 1988. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Quninniapiac College School of Law in 1992.[1]

Berke has been married since 1994 to Robyn Berke, an attorney, and his three children.

Career

BERKE has been involved in a number of news worthy cases, including the defense of a New Haven, CT cab driver John Lutters who was arrested for the illegal possession of a pistol without a permit. Berke won a motion to dismiss in the trial court and received the "Silver Bullet" award from the National Rifle Association. the State of Connecticut appealed and the Berke argued the case before the Connecticut Supreme Court. In State v. John Lutters, the court revered the ruling of the trial court stating that because a cab is not a fixed business it is not covered by the statutory exception that prevailed in the trial court. State v. John Lutters, 241 Conn. (2002).

BERKE HAS WON ACQUITTALS in MURDER CASES, ASSAULTS, BURGLARY, SEXUAL ASSAULTS, NARCOTIC CASES, ATTEMPTED MURDER CASES.

BERKE OBTAINED an ACQUITTAL FOR A WOMAN IN WATERBURY,CT  CHARGED WITH STATUTORY  RAPE--- A CASE NO ONE THOUGHT COULD BE WON