The Law Offices of Joseph D. Bernard, P.C.
1 Monarch Place, Suite 1150 Springfield, MA 01144, Springfield, MA 01144
Our Attorneys
Dean M. Whalen
Attorney
40+ years experience
Joseph D. Bernard
Attorney
20+ years experience
Stephen R. Streeter
Associate Attorney
6+ years experience
Julianna Iwasinski
Chief of Operations
3+ years experience
Natalie Kakule
Law clerk
2+ years experience
Joseph Boyington
Law Clerk
1+ years experience
Nyah Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant
0Josie Moriarty
Administrative Assistant
0Robert S. Murphy III
Associate Attorney
Notable Case Results
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OUI/DUI Defense (Class Action Litigation)
Attorney Joseph D. Bernard highlighted that the Office of Alcohol Testing changed its breath test vendor and source code without proper disclosure during ongoing litigation, impacting the credibility of breath test results.
OUI/DUI Defense (Systemic Litigation)
A state judge again suspended the use of breath tests in OUI prosecutions after defendants, including Attorney Bernard, argued the police Breathalyzer was unreliable.
OUI/DUI Defense (Systemic Litigation)
District Court Judge Robert Brennan suspended the use of the Draeger Alcotest 9510 machine in drunken driving cases, approving an emergency motion filed by Attorney Joseph D. Bernard on behalf of multiple defendants due to serious flaws.
OUI/DUI Defense (Systemic Litigation)
Judge Brennan ordered the exclusion of breath tests from OUI prosecutions in Massachusetts, citing software problems and the Office of Alcohol Testing’s failure to disclose exculpatory evidence, impacting defendants and public confidence.
OUI/DUI Defense (Systemic Litigation)
Judge Robert Brennan ruled that breath test results still cannot be used in OUI cases in Massachusetts, potentially leading to cases being thrown out if breathalyzer results are the only evidence. Attorney Bernard emphasized the need for accuracy.
OUI/DUI Defense (Systemic Litigation)
Prosecutors in several jurisdictions are suspending the use of breathalyzer evidence due to concerns about the machines and a culture of secrecy within the Office of Alcohol Testing, concerns raised by Attorney Bernard.
Contact Information
Office Locations
1 Monarch Place, Suite 1150 Springfield, MA 01144
Springfield, MA 01144
35 Bridge Street Belchertown, MA 01007
Belchertown, MA 01007
100 Independence Drive, Suite 7-634 Hyannis, MA 02601
Hyannis, MA 02601