Jerry Berry

Criminal defense lawyer in Naples and Fort Myers

Jerry Berry started Berry, Day & McFee as a sole practitioner in 1989. Mr. Berry's work in the field of criminal law dates back to 1979, when he completed law school.

He first received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1976 (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa). He then attended law school at Florida State University, where he received his juris doctorate in 1979.

Following law school, Mr. Berry worked as a prosecutor in Lakeland, Florida, and in Naples, Florida. In 1984, he went into private practice and has been defending the Constitution and the wrongfully accused ever since.

Mr. Berry is AV-Rated® by Martindale-Hubbell® peer-review ratings, the highest recognition an attorney can receive for excellence in practice and ethics. 

He is a past president of the Collier County Bar Association, past president and founder of the Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, past chairman of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers — Criminal Section, and past president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Mr. Berry has been listed for three consecutive years as a "Legal Leader" by Florida Trend Magazine, which recognizes the top 2% of attorneys in their fields as named by their peers and is presently one of Florida's "Super Lawyers."

Michael Hopkins — Associate criminal defense lawyer in Naples & Fort Myers

Michael (Mike) Hopkins is an associate attorney at Berry, Day & McFee. Mr. Hopkins joined the firm after serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Naples where he prosecuted primarily DUI cases.

He received his law degree at Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington (J.D., 2005), where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, the National Moot Court Team, and the editorial staff of the Federal Communications Law Journal.

Mr. Hopkins earned a graduate degree in school administration from Murray State University (M.Ed., 2002). His undergraduate degree was awarded from the same institution (B.A., magna cum laude, 1997).

Before law school, Mr. Hopkins taught high school history and coached varsity football for several years. He is admitted to practice in Florida.

Call 1 239 775-2255 to make an appointment with Jerry Berry.

Berry, Day & McFee, P.A., represents clients who need criminal defense in Naples, Fort Myers, Alva, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Everglades City, Fort Myers Beach, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Lehigh, Marco Island, North Fort Myers, and the surrounding towns of Lee and Collier counties.