The Law Offices of Sue Berkel

About The Law Offices of Sue Berkel

The Law Offices of Sue Berkel has extensive experience defending the rights of those accused of marijuana possession. An attorney experienced with marijuana cases will be able to access the circumstances of your charge and find weaknesses or holes in the prosecution's case. For example, in order to use evidence against you, a police officer must have very specific reasons to conduct a search. Alternatively, a marijuana defense lawyer may be able to strike a deal with the prosecution to reduce your case to a lesser charge or delay ruling on your case. Many Possession of Marijuana cases get dismissed in Travis County and Williamson County. While no guarantees can be made, it's indisputable that having an experienced marijuana lawyer can pay off when compared to the full range of problems a drug conviction will bring. Factors that affect the possibility of dismissal include the amount of marijuana, prior convictions, the legality of the search, and the willingness to take classes and/or perform community service. Contact us today for your free consultation. OUR ATTORNEY Sue Berkel has lived in Austin since 1976 and graduated with honors from the University of Texas in 1980. She obtained her law degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1983. She has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1984 and in the Federal District Court in the Western District since 1986. Ms. Berkel worked as Assistant Attorney General at the Texas Attorney General's Office, handling cases involving day care centers in which abuse or neglect was alleged. After more than one hundred trials and appellate arguments in both federal and state courts, she emerged with an over 90 percent win record. This experience as a former prosecutor gives Sue a valuable perspective in any marijuana possession case. She knows how prosecutors think and knows how counter their arguments. Ms. Berkel also served as a judge at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. She rose to the rank of Senior Administrative Law Judge, the highest designation offered. Together with experience as a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer, this experience as a judge makes Sue Berkel one of the most well rounded marijuana lawyers in the Austin area.