Bernard Anthony Jocuns Jr.

MIchigan NORML

21 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
Michigan

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Biography

Bernard Jocuns is an aggressive trial attorney serving the entire State of Michigan with his main office located in Historic Downtown Lapeer, Michigan. Bernard's practice consists of: State & Federal Court concentrating in the areas of criminal defense along with all accidents and injuries. Bernard's emphasis is in the areas of DUI Defense, Medical Marijuana Defense and Drug Crimes. Bernard is a Graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Dubuis, Wyoming and has completed Graduate Courses there as well. Bernard is also legal counsel for the Michigan NORML. Bernard is also an active member of the following organizations: Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), NORML Legal Committee(lifetime member), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) and the MIchigan Association of OWI Attorneys (MIAOWIA) to name a few.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Legal Malpractice

Juvenile Law

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Social Security Disability

White Collar Crime

Workers' Compensation

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Foreclosure Defense

Additional Practice Area

Medical Marijuana Defense & Cannabusiness

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan
Since 2003

Federal Circuit
Since 2012

Languages

English

Professional Experience

House Counsel: MIchigan NORML; 2014 - Current; Legal Counsel for Michigan NORML.

Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; 2011 - Current

Committe Member: Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan; 2010 - Current

Lifetime Member of the NORML Legal Committee: NORML; 2010 - Current

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School: J.D. (1999) | Business Transactions; 1997 - 1999

Pennsylvania State University - University Park: B.A. (1994) | History & Political Science; 1991 - 1994; Honors: Phi Alpha Theta Veterans Honors Society