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 Light and Babbe, 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 can't afford private attorneys and rely on public defenders for their defense. But a defendant must qualify. Learn how.
What Are Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions?
Crimes are classified according to the seriousness of the offense, and penalties are set accordingly.