You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday but have you heard of Divorce Monday? Divorce Monday falls on the first business day of January. “New Year, New You!” With the New Year it brings a newfound courage to start over or start a new chapter in life. The start of a new year is time for rejuvenation and renewal in January. Many couples find it obligatory to ease the pain by mustering up one last Holiday with the family and the notion of leaving your partner right befor

Don't tread alone through the rough waters of divorce without a lawyer. It is very common for couples facing divorce to want to save money by not hiring lawyers. Such a decision could cost both parties dearly in the long run. Even when decrees are written by advocates such as legal aid or even judges, they often are not aware nor do they have the time to consider and/or address all of the issues. These issues include but are not limited to: property titles, mortgages, cred

TIPSY TUESDAY: Under Iowa Statute, suspects are entitled to confidential communication with legal counsel. It is always in one’s best interest to utilize this right. In OWI cases, a suspect should insist upon contacting an attorney prior to performing any tests or making any statements. Furthermore, a suspect should request privacy from the officer even if the officer objects. You have the right to speak to your attorney without the officer listening to you. Just remember th

TIPSY TUESDAY: When police approach you, say as little as possible. Because 1) You will NOT talk your way out of this; 2) You probably will convince the police to arrest you even more; and 3) “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law” is NOT them just trying to scare you. To the best of your ability, keep quiet and ask to call the Bergmann Law Firm (319) 385-8527. #DUILAWYER #burlington #iowaattorney #burlingtonlawyer #burlingtonattorney #iowacityat

TIPSY TUESDAY – Police will lie to people in order to get them to say things against their own interests. The Iowa Supreme Court has taken a major step toward protecting defendants last month in the case of State v. Howard (suppressing a confession gathered through false promises of leniency by police.) Police will still try to convince a person that they are better off talking to them. Remember, police DO NOT have the authority to make deals with defendants. People being que

The Bergmann Law Firm recently assisted a client over a long case in which he faced numerous charges including several felonies. The client exhibited several signs of confusion which ultimately led to the Bergmann Law Firm requesting a mental health evaluation for the client. Upon being found incompetent to stand trial, the client was sent to the Iowa Medical & Classification Center to restore him to competency. Upon being found "competent," Beau Bergmann interviewed the c