Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP

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Whitney Z. Bernstein is an aggressive litigator and accomplished trial attorney with a track record for achieving success for her clients when the odds are against them. She is a credible, tireless, and respected advocate with considerable courtroom and trial experience. She’s tried numerous high-stakes and complex criminal and civil cases in both federal and state court, has led effective internal investigations to prevent litigation, and has successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Whitney has drafted and argued countless substantive and dispositive motions, negotiated positive outcomes for her clients, and obtained numerous dismissals of charges and favorable settlements. She takes a very hands-on approach by involving herself in all aspects of case management, investigation, discovery, depositions, interviews, negotiations, and trial preparation.

Prior to joining Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP, Whitney was a trial lawyers for the Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. Before that, she was a trial lawyer for the Brooklyn Defender Services. As an undergraduate, Whitney was a volunteer firefighter and teacher inside prisons.

Executive Board Member of the Women’s White Collar Criminal Defense Association’s Los Angeles Chapter

Board Member of Federal Bar Association, Orange County Chapter

Member of Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter

Member of the First Amendment Lawyers Association

Barrister of the American Inns of Court, J. Clifford Wallace Chapter

University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D.

University of Pennsylvania Department of Criminology, M.S.

Cornell University, B.A. Double Major in Government and Sociology; Concentration in Law and Society