Harry Stern

Harry S. Stern is the managing principal of Rains Lucia Stern, a law firm focused on civil litigation and criminal defense. Stern has successfully defended peace officers in a number of high-profile trials. He has also represented college and professional athletes, candidates for elected office, and other prominent people in civil and criminal actions in both federal and state courts. Prior to becoming an attorney, Stern was a police officer with the City of Berkeley and a member of the Berkeley Police Association’s Board of Directors. He has also served on the University of California’s Civilian Police Review Board. Stern teaches classes and seminars on a range of topics related to police legal issues, and he is often interviewed on television, radio, and in print media regarding law enforcement matters.