Kernville Criminal Lawyers

A large portion of my practice is devoted to the division of retirement accounts requiring Qualified Domestic Relations Orders or QDRO’s. In this unique area of law, I can bring a sense of calm and order by reviewing and offering advice as to the division of most deferred compensation plans.

I bring a diverse background with plenty of life experience to the table for my clients. Before taking the plunge into law school and the practice of law, I worked in the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigation, Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA) and ran a successful termite...

H.A. Sala has been an attorney licensed to practice law in California for 33 years. He has been certified as a legal specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California for 20 years, and is presently the only practitioner in Kern County to achieve this distinction.

For all your criminal, DUI and white collar crime needs, call B. Scott Winkler, The Shafter Lawyer!
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Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I studied Finance and Political Science @ CSUF & CSUB, receiving a degree in both fields. I attended law school at California Pacific School of Law. I have been practicing Criminal Law for 17 years, with offices in Bakersfield & Shafter CA. Specializing in Criminal Law, DUI trials, Family Law and Personal Injury. I am blessed to call Bakersfield my home, and coming from a hard working family where money was only necessary to pay bills, I...

Since 1982, Michael C. Lukehart has focused on Criminal Defense Litigation, practicing for 26 years with the Kern County Public Defender and then starting his own office in 2008. He has defended hundreds of high profile, complex cases, and has been a pioneer in the defense of Three-Strikes trials in the State of California. Mr. Lukehart was honored by the California Public Defenders Association in 2002 as Defender of the Year for the entire State of California. He was similarly honored by the Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section,...

Henry went on to accept a scholarship and commit to Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, where he ambitiously completed a joint three year Juris Doctorate/ Masters in Dispute Resolution program, graduating in 2016 from the nations #1 Masters in Dispute Resolution program. It was at Pepperdine that Henry mastered the interest based, “below the line” approach to dispute resolution that is so valuable in negotiating excellent settlements for clients throughout his professional practice. Early in his career Henry practiced Family Law, before transitioning to a practice that fulfilled his desire to serve indigent populations. In order to bring that...

As the founder of Koenig Law Office, Attorney Bo Koenig has quickly earned a reputation as the reliable Bakersfield criminal defense lawyer clients can trust when their rights are on the line. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and ranking among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, Mr. Koenig has the skills your case needs to help you protect yourself from the devastating consequences of a conviction. Schedule your free consultation with Koenig Law Office today by calling and getting started. Whether you were charged with DUI or a more serious violent crime, you don’t have to fight...

Criminal Defense Lawyer Clayton D. Campbell Attorney Clayton D. Campbell graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2002. He spent the first four years of his legal career working for two Bakersfield law firms handling various civil and administrative matters. In 2007 he opened his own law practice, the Campbell Law Firm, and practiced primarily criminal defense law in Kern County before forming Campbell Whitten, PC, with his long time friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Jesse Whitten in December of 2012. Clayton has developed a rapport with local prosecutors and a reputation among judges, defense attorneys, and...

Mark Anthony Raimondo is a criminal defense and trial lawyer in Bakersfield, CA. That does not mean every case needs to go to trial. But you do need a lawyer who has a proven reputation to get the police, or other government agency out of your life. Mark is recognized and respected by judges and prosecutors alike as a tenacious advocate, and by his clients as someone who genuinely cares. From DUI misdemeanors, through the most complex murder accusations, we have the time, experience and concern necessary to fight your case at every stage. If you or your loved...

Since graduating from Whittier Law School in 2008, Francis Lutie Thompson has practiced family, criminal and probate law in all the branch courts of Kern County and throughout the State of California. He has been in private practice since being licensed by the California State Bar and has broad experience in family law trials, criminal trials, and probate hearings.

Attorney Kyle J. Humphrey has been practicing criminal defense for over 20 years, and has seven years of experience as a prosecutor. This unique background gives him an invaluable perspective of both sides of the criminal justice system, enabling him to help clients obtain favorable outcomes. Attorney Humphrey handles all aspects of criminal defense in both state and federal courts, which includes representation at police stations, preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, bond hearings, felonies, misdemeanors, and appeals. Mr. Humphrey is on the Federal Conflict Defender panel, and is a past president of the Kern County Criminal Defense Section of the...

A native of Bakersfield (West High School – 1992, CSU Bakersfield – 1996), Mr. Lueck returned home to practice law after graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1999. He began his legal career as an Associate with the local law firm of Clifford & Brown, but quickly transitioned into his criminal defense practice by taking a job with the Kern County Public Defender’s Office in 2001. In more than ten years as a Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Lueck tried more than twenty cases to verdict and conducted in excess of two thousand preliminary hearings. His constant presence...

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Bakersfield Criminal Defense Lawyer

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah in 1999, Daniel E. Kann earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. While still in law school, Dan took part in a program at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office that allowed him to take on criminal defense cases as a law student. Through his work with the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Kann found his calling and to this day continues to fight for the rights of defendants facing criminal charges. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2004, Attorney Kann began...

Versatile trial attorney offering a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in courtroom settings, excels at client rapport, discovery and deposition. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing pleadings, motions, responses to summary judgments, opinions, briefs and other legal documents. Recognized as leading defense attorney in Southern California, particularly skilled at “connecting” with and building rapport with jurors, resulting in positive verdicts in vast majority of nearly 20 jury trials, and hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Reputation as a “no nonsense” attorney and aggressive litigator among the...

- J.D., San Joaquin College of Law, Law Review, 1998 - B.A. English, California State University, Fresno, magna cum laude, 1995 - A lifelong Valley resident and native of Lemoore, William “Bill” Parry is the owner and founder of William Parry Law, a criminal defense firm located in Hanford, California, serving all of Central California. William has been achieving dismissals and excellent results for his clients since 1999 through hard work, quality customer service, and attention to detail. He offers Free Consultations. Bill graduated from California State University, Fresno in 1995, magna cum...

The attorneys at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson will fight for you. Rated 10/10 Attorney J. Tooson and his partner Jeremy Lessem have both been honored by CA Super Lawyers and have handled over 10,000 complex criminal matters and received millions in civil settlements and verdicts. Attorney J. Tooson is a legal analyst for ABC 7 and People Magazine. Attorney J. Tooson and Jeremy Lessem have also been featured in several prominent publications for their legal work including ; The Los Angeles Times, and New York Times. The Lessem, Newstat & Tooson team is dedicated to helping good people in tough...

Sophisticated Divorce Attorney Prime Divorce Attorney Francisco Zavala, J.D. Honored at U.C.L.A. School of Law Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala, J.D., previously served as a Los Angeles County Temporary Judge. Divorce Attorney Francisco M. Zavala is listed in Who's Who in California, and Who's Who in American Law. Family Law Attorney Francisco Zavala graduated from the following academic institutions: - UCLA School of Law - Class of 1996 - UCLA Undergraduate School - Class of 1993 Divorce Lawyer Francisco Zavala has completed additional advanced legal education from the following academic institutions: -Harvard School of Law, Boston - 2003 -Hastings College of the Law, College of Advocacy, San...

The Law Offices of Christopher Martens is a Team of Individuals working together to provide you with high quality criminal defense for those accused in Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. Three key members make up the team who will defend you when you are charged with a crime. Attorney Christopher Martens, is a graduate of Oak Brook College of Law, and a member of the California State Bar. He has been practicing law since March of 2005 when he was recognized as an attorney and admitted to the State Bar as a licensed Attorney.

Attorney David M. Wallin is the Palmdale criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of David M. Wallin. For 25 years, he has now practiced nothing but criminal law and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist. This is a designation that only about 175 attorneys in California have received, demonstrating his knowledge and experience in this field. Since beginning his criminal defense firm, he has been committed to working hard for clients, speaking open and honestly with them, and always charging fair rates. Call today for a free consultation!

We want to help you in the best & fastest way possible. Our goal is to tailor your legal representation to meet your individual needs. We have a hands-on, personal approach and will contact you after every court appearance or movement on your case. We will make availability for meetings/consultations regarding your legal matter and will go the extra mile to guide you through this difficult time.

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Serving Tulare and Kings Counties for Divorce, Criminal Defense, Drug Arrests & DUI Defense, Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Child Support, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Adoptions, Emergency Protective Orders, Protecting Business and Property Interests since 1998.

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Jeffrey W. Peterson was born and attended high school in Fresno, CA. He graduated from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law-located in Macon, Georgia-in 2014. His undergraduate work was completed at Reed College in Portland, OR where he majored in Comparative Religion. In 2008, he earned a Master’s degree in Eastern Classical Literature from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM. These early educational achievements provided Mr. Peterson with a deep understanding of the Liberal Arts and cultivated his appreciation for virtue.

In the summer of 2013, Mr. Peterson traveled to Shanghai, China with Santa Clara University School of...

As a partner at the firm Koch, Degn & Gomez LLP Attorneys at Law, Visalia lawyer Thomas W. Degn devotes his energies to handling personal injury and criminal defense cases. He has been licensed to practice law in California for over 13 years. Previously, he was a Deputy District Attorney in Tulare County and a president at the Tulare County Bar Association. On the website Avvo.com, he has been recognized with a 10.0 Superb rating. For a free case evaluation, contact his firm today.

Since 1952, Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins has been providing trusted legal counsel and effective services to the residents throughout Lancaster and Antelope Valley. As a full-service law firm, the team offers trusted counsel for matters involving personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, estate planning, civil litigation, and business law. To find out more about the services offered, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.

After attending the University of California, Davis (King Hall) School of Law, Anjali A. interned at the SF Public Defender's Office before joining the Fresno County Public Defender's Office in 2016. She quickly established herself as a strong and fearless advocate for her clients, winning numerous misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She is also one of the few attorneys who specializes in Juvenile Defense. In 2017, she was recognized as the Juvenile Defense Attorney of the Year. In 2018, she was recognized as the "Trial Dog" of the Public Defender's Office for her numerous hangs and acquittals. She is...

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Hanford High School ('87), Pepperdine University ('00, B.S., Business Science Management), and University of West Los Angeles, College of Law, San Fernando Campus ('04, J.D.). He was the President of the Student Bar Association from 2001-2002 and was a Law Review Member from 2003-2004. In 2004 Mr. Johnson joined Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP and has been selected to the 2009-2014 Northern California Rising Stars List and was recently included in the 2016-2020 Northern California Super Lawyers List.

I am criminal defense attorney Jay S. Finnecy and I want to help you. I have been practicing criminal law exclusively for 28 years. I passed the three-day California Bar Exam on my first attempt. Immediately after sitting for that exam at the end of July, 1995, I began my legal career as a Graduate Law Clerk in the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office—assigned to the Gang Prosecution Unit. I then served as a Deputy District Attorney from 1996-2002. Finnecy Law Firm was established in 2002. As a private-retained criminal defense attorney I have successfully...

Attorney Allen Bell is a Retired Police Officer and the Senior Trial Attorney at The Law Offices of Allen J. Bell & Associates. He is also the founder of The Traumatic Injury Center and The Sexual Harassment Training Institute. He represents clients in both State and Federal Court in significant CRIMINAL and CIVIL matters.

Mr. Bell is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of California, the United States District Court, Central District; the United States District Court, Northern District; the United States District...