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Bernard Crane

Bernard Crane

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime...
  • District of Columbia, Virginia
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Ada Chan
Ada Chan May 7, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Bernard Crane is an incredibly dedicated and hardworking attorney. His work ethic and commitment to his clients is equally as impressive as his overall good nature. While his record speaks for itself, I would also highly recommend Mr. Crane to represent any of my friends or family in need of a good attorney with proven results View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

I have known Bernard Crane for nearly 2 decades in a professional capacity. Great lawyer and great guy.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

We have over the years I believe have had co-defendant cases in Criminal Matters in DC Superior Court.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2000-2015
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is organized and always stays composed in Court. He will fight for his clients

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

When I have questions in criminal law, I usually bounce things off of him to ask him what he thinks. He knows criminal law like its his first language.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I will ask Bernard Crane his input regarding criminal matters because I know he will fully analyze the case.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have been in Court with him and seen him effectively argue cases before many Judges and Juries.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He is honest and fair man. Sometimes lines get blurred in Court but not with Bernard Crane. He knows where the ethical lines are and not to cross.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Cynthia Katkish
Cynthia Katkish February 5, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Crane always zealously represents his clients and ensures the best possible results. Few attorneys have the experience and knowledge that he has for criminal defense trial work. He is extremely professional with a great work ethic. Everything will be done on a case that possibly can be done. A client will be zealously represented. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Attorney Crane and I practiced criminal defense trial work in the District of Columbia at the same courthouse, the Superior Court

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

We represented separate defendants in the same criminal case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We practiced criminal defense trial work at the same courthouse from 1989-2017.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I have always observed Attorney Crane zealously represent his clients at trial or at a hearing, making strong arguments and defending his case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Crane has practiced full time trial work at the Superior Court for thirty years. He is experienced trying all types of cases. He is very knowledgeable. Colleagues go to him for answers to legal questions.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Because of his experience, Attorney Crane would win an argument against opposing counsel and make the strongest of arguments and fight the hardest for his client.

Communication Skills: Excellent

As an advocate, a litigator and a trial attorney, Attorney Crane has thirty years experience arguing before judges and jurors and dealing with opposing counsels and prosecutors. His communication skills are excellent.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Crane is respected by his peers, has good judgment and temperament, and is a professional with a good reputation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense, litigation, trials
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Mark Moore Rollins
Mark Moore Rollins February 5, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I rate this lawyer at a 10 as I have seen him in Court argue cases with some very difficult Judges. He operates very well in the Courtroom. Great Litigator! View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known attorney Bernard Crane for over 12 years. He is a lawyer's lawyer because of his vast years of experience in the area of criminal defense. When there is a question that other criminal lawyers need help with they ask Bernard Crane. I highly endorse him.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I have worked with this lawyer in co-defendant cases in DC Superior Court.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2011-2012 - I can not remember the exact but I believe it was 2011 when I had a co-defendant case with Mr. Crane
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Crane is a very effective advocate for his clients. I have seen him in Court and he does not give up.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Crane has been practicing criminal law for decades and so he is well adept in the area of criminal law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I have talked to Mr. Crane and he explained his legal analysis on a case I had questions about. He gave me very good advice.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have seen him argue cases in DC Superior Court. He has a command of language.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He does not cross the line. He knows where the ethical line is and stops before going over it.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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