Paul Bergman

UCLA Law School Professor

Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law Emeritus at the UCLA School of Law and a recipient of two University Distinguished Teaching Awards. His books include:

  • Nolo’s Deposition Handbook (with Moore, Nolo)
  • Real to Reel: Truth & Trickery in Courtroom Movies (with Asimow, Vandeplas Publishing)
  • Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (with Moore and Binder, West Publishing Co.)
  • Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell (West Publishing Co.)
  • Represent Yourself in Court: Prepare & Try a Winning Case (with Berman, Nolo)
  • Depositions in a Nutshell (with Moore, Binder, and Light, West Publishing Co.)
  • Lawyers as Counselors: A Client-Centered Approach (with Binder, Tremblay, and Weinstein, West Publishing Co.)
  • Cracking the Case Method (with Goodman and Holm, West Academic Publishing)
  • Evidence Law and Practice (with Friedland and Benham, Carolina Academic Press), and
  • You Matter: Ten Spiritual Commitments for a Richer and More Meaningful Life (with Rabbi Mark Borovitz, AuthorHouse).

Paul has also published numerous articles in law journals. And, using clips from law-related films, he regularly gives presentations to lawyers, judges, and community groups.


Articles By Paul Bergman

Getting a Free Public Defender in Criminal Cases
Most criminal defendants are represented by court-appointed lawyers who are paid by the government. This section explains who these attorneys are, who is entitled to receive their services, and the type of services you are entitled to expect from them.
State vs. Federal Criminal Prosecutions
The vast majority of criminal prosecutions take place in state courts. The sections below highlight some of the key differences between state and federal criminal systems:
What Are Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions?
Crimes are classified according to the seriousness of the offense, and penalties are set accordingly.