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Gereis Law
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- Text
- Questions
“He negotiated a strike able, serious, prison mandatory felony down to a minimal misdemeanor with basically no jail time and a year of summary probation!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA
24 firms listed · 16 in Bakersfield · 7 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo
- Probation
- Misdemeanor
- Felony
“Mark helped plead a complicated case down from a strike to a non strike, during Covid, handled everything and answered all of our questions and concerns throughout the process.”
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Humphrey & Thompson
- Honest
- Court
- Results
“We hired Kyle because I spoke to several Bakersfield lawyers, and while I didn't feel comfortable hiring them, I asked who was the best lawyer in town.”
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Law Office of Tony V. Lidgett
- Team
- Hands
- Questions
“Sometimes During my Trial, I would think he's stressing more then me, he would look exhausted; Its almost as if he was looking at the time instead of his client (poor guy)....”
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Law Office of Monica L. Bermudez
- Felt
- Choice
- Team
“I'm Anibal Medina I just wanted to say that she is really really good at what she does she really fights for you and she does her best to get you out of jail or a lesser sentence time I just want to say to her thank you so much if it wasn't for you M...”
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Campbell Whitten
- Money
- Charges
- Court
“I reached out to this company to help me settle a Serious issue, not only did they maintain communication throughout the whole process, but they also made it smooth and efficient!”
The 24 firms listed for Bakersfield, CA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Bakersfield, CA
16 of the 24 firms we list are based in Bakersfield; the other 8 serve Bakersfield from towns including Los Angeles (93 mi), Riverside (135 mi) and Shafter (17 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,776 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (74%) and responsiveness (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "knowledge". 7 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 7 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. 5 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Bakersfield shown on this page?
16 of the 24 firms are based in Bakersfield; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Rai Law Firm
- Choice
- Skilled
- Communication
“Not only did they get it done in a timely manner, but they took into consideration everything I had talked to them about and even details I had not thought of previous to speaking with them.”
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Brehmer Law Corporation
- Country
- Questions
- Know
“He is also a great guy who you can tell not only cares about his clients, and wants the best for them, but truly enjoys fighting on their behalf every step of the way.”
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H.A. Sala, A Professional Law Corp
“Talk very nice and give positive thoughts and always answer ur questions I had other attorney before he messed up my criminal case and no was want take over my case only Mr sala is the one who took over my case I would like to thanks mr sala for help...”
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Hennessy Law Group
- Trial
- Compassion
- Charges
“I do from the very bottom of my heart want to thank Tim for standing for me, treating my case correctly, basically went more than above and beyond than I what I ever expected from him.”
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The Law Office of Elliott B. Magnus
- Lawyer
“I've been working with Attorney Elliott Magnus for a couple of years now, and have been met with nothing but success in the defense of hundreds of CDL holders (traffic citations).”
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Bigger & Harman
- Citation
- License
- Truck Driver
“Completely dismissed was the results as Paul and his team fought for my rights and even worked w the officer to allow him the opportunity that he may of made a mistake as the pick up trk right next to me was probably doing the speed the officer claim...”
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Middlebrook Richard
- Court
- Questions
“After my initial call and consultation with Richard Middlebrook and his very respectful and knowledgeable assistants my fears were drastically eased and my knowledge of the situation that I had found myself in was greatly improved.”
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California Interstate 5 Attorneys
“The best traffic attorney, hands down.”
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Law Office of Mara Arevalo-Diaz
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Fleshman Law Firm
“Did everything for me and did not settle for what they were trying to do to me I wish that every attorney cared like joshua p.”
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Law Offices of B. Scott Winkler
“I recently was in a position where i needed an Attorney to fight for a dismissal on a pending case, due to a finding employment for the the first time in a while.”
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The Rodriguez Law Group
- Trial
- Felony
- Outcome
“Their expertise in the field of criminal defense is unparalleled, and they will stop at nothing to ensure their clients receive the best representation possible.”
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Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon
- Pray
- Father
- Team
“I even received communication during weekend hours, which I didn't expect, because I left the messages intentionally, so they could enjoy their time off, which went above-and-beyond for me.”
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Law Offices of Sam Salhab
- Aggressive
- Expungement
- Court
“After another law firm told us there was nothing they could do to expunge a criminal record because it was too old, we contacted Sam Salhab, and that was the best decision we made.”
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Hart J. Levin - Los Angeles DUI Lawyers
- Scared
- Fine
- Team
“Also, I understand and appreciate your asking for an opinion, but it might be more appropo to ask for this after all the work is completed and the process is done.”
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Burga Law Firm
- Greencard
“My husband I were involved in a hit and run and art was able to get us max payment from our insurance as well as sending us to amazing medical specialists!”
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Law Offices Of Chris Noriega
- Wisdom
- Charges
- Jail
“He got me a amazing deal and he was and still is always available when needed and always on top of everything, super knowledgeable and kind, could not have made a better choice.”
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The Law Office of Gregory H. Comings
- Job
- Probation
- Outcome
“Comings represented me in these matters, he gave the legal advice that I needed to accept what I did wrong but made sure I was not overcharged with a felony in a misdemeanor case.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Bakersfield, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1854
Maximum cost
$22239
National Average
$6796
Avg Per Hour Rates
$433
$4325
$7413
Fair price range is based on 417 cost profiles
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