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Allan M Bailey
Porterville, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Employment
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Elene Marie Daley
Porterville, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal and Estate Planning
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Sylvia Joseph Hanna
Porterville, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
University of Notre Dame Law School
Richard Lynne Christenson
Porterville, CA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
BYU Law School and BYU Law School
Gregory Allen Chambers
Porterville, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
James A. Christenson
Porterville, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Wyoming College of Law and University of Wyoming College of Law
David F. Candelaria
Porterville, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Lars A. Christenson
Porterville, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Social Security Disability
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Steven Lance Bynum
Bakersfield, CA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Concord Law School
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...
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Mr. Richard Orville Middlebrook
Bakersfield, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI
University of California - Davis
Mr. Middlebrook is a Southern California Super Lawyer, is AV Rated (highest rating available by Martindale Hubbell) and has a perfect 10 rating on AVVO.com. He is considered the preeminent DUI attorney in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. He spends hundreds of hours a year attending, moderating and lecturing in seminars. He exclusively represents persons accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and the forensic science associated with those areas. He is a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and currently sits on their Second Vice President. He is a Sustaining Member...
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James Artamio Yoro
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWorkers' Comp
University of California - Berkeley
James A. Yoro is a senior partner with Chain | Cohn | Clark, where he manages the law firm's workers’ compensation department, and is one of the most veteran and most respected workers’ compensation lawyers in California's Central Valley.
Over the course of his career, James has argued cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. He is also responsible for securing a $4.5 million Workers’ Compensation settlement on behalf of his client, one of the largest such settlements in Kern County.
He is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional in California.He is past president...
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Martin Gasparian
Visalia, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
In 2014, Mr. Gasparian took his passion for personal injury law and created Maison Law, a firm that gives everyday people the opportunity to stand up against major insurance companies and seek the compensation they need. As a lawyer, Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
He is known for his detail-oriented strategies, positive attitude, and personable relationship with his clients. In his spare time, Mr. Gasparian enjoys working out, playing basketball, and spending time with...
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Rob Werner
Bakersfield, CA Attorney with 48 years of experience
(661) 377-2923
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Southwestern Law School
L. Rob Werner is the founding attorney of The Werner Law Firm and is ranked as one of the most experienced lawyers in the state of California. He launched the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975 and since has built the company into an award-winning firm. He has repeatedly been recognized for his quality service to his clients and to the community. Some of the honors he has received include: Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News; SCV Bar Association Attorney of the Year; Voted "Best Of" Santa Clarita Valley...
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Lani Baron
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Whittier Law School and Pepperdine University School of Law
Lani Baron, Attorney-Mediator, is the founder of Alternative Divorce Solutions. As a child, Lani witnessed her parents’ highly-litigated and contentious divorce and she knew that there needed to be a change in the system. This life experience inspired Lani to begin her career in alternative dispute resolution early on, and she started her career as a paralegal at a small family mediation firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Shortly thereafter, Lani moved to California to study at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute, where she focused on courses relating to dispute resolution and mediation. Her passion for helping others also prompted her desire to...
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Mr Vincent A. Gorski
Bakersfield, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
(661) 952-9740
The Gorski Firm, APC
1820 Westwind Drive, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Bankruptcy, Business, Divorce and Family
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Vincent Gorski practices in the areas of bankruptcy, family law, and business law. He is a certified bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He handles routine and complex bankruptcy, family law/divorce, and business matters. He serves as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.
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David Kent Cohn
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Southwestern Univ School of Law
David K. Cohn is the managing partner of Chain | Cohn | Clark and is one of the most highly regarded trial lawyers in California's Central Valley.
He has been recognized in the "Best Lawyers in America" program, which is the oldest and among most respected attorney ranking services in the world. He has also been voted in the Best Lawyer in Kern County by The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll, as well as a "Top Attorney," as reviewed be peers in Bakersfield Life Magazine. David has also been named a Super Lawyer in Southern California, an honor bestowed upon only...
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Joseph Pearl
Bakersfield, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationGolden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Mr. Pearl is a dedicated third generation Bakersfield Attorney. He is experienced and effective advocating for clients in a broad array of Consumer Bankruptcy matters. Mr. Pearl also provides skilled representation for complex legal issues in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. In addition, he is experienced in areas such as Taxation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and Secured Transactions. Mr. Pearl is committed to exceptional service and legal representation for his clients.
In 2000, Mr. Pearl earned a B.A. in Business and Economics from UC Santa Barbara, where he received a five year golf scholarship....
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Jorge Alesna Jr.
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTax
Taft Law School
Before I became an attorney I was admitted to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent (EA). As an EA, I worked on tax issues ranging from the simplest tax problems to the more complex issues such as audits, international tax, and large tax penalties, liens, and levies, and tax debt collections.
As an attorney, I chose to practice tax law because I truly enjoy helping people who feel powerless and helpless when confronted with government bureaucracy, such as with the IRS and state tax agencies.
Tax law is considered an area of administrative law, but within its own niche. When...
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Brian Scott Winkler
Shafter, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
California Pacific University
For all your criminal, DUI and white collar crime needs, call B. Scott Winkler, The Shafter Lawyer!
661-746-0235
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...
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Ryan Daniel Bright
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(661) 485-2100
10000 Stockdale Highway
Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
California Western School of Law
As a partner at Klein DeNatale Goldner, San Diego attorney Ryan Bright provides counsel in personal injury cases. In his years at the firm, he has obtained more than $15 million in recovery for clients. The National Trial Lawyers have recognized him with their Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 distinction. In addition, he maintains a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. Mr. Bright received his Juris Doctor from California Western University School of Law. Currently, he serves on the board of directors of the nonprofit organization, A Life Interrupted, and he is a member of numerous...
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Gregory Francisco Gillett
Visalia, CA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Education, Family and Juvenile
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Gillett Law has served clients throughout California for over a decade. Mr. Gillett and his staff understand that any legal issue, whether it be a family issue, a problem at school, a brush with the law or a chance to grow your business, can be a difficult time in one’s life. That is why the firm takes every effort to understand who you are, where you are coming from and what actions need to be taken to serve your interest. Mr. Gillett has a broad caseload and resume to match. Throughout his practice he has been committed to...
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Heberto Avila Sala
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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.
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Neil Evan Schwartz
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBankruptcy
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Bankruptcy Attorney Neil Schwartz has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2001 and has personally prepared thousands of bankruptcies.
Originally from New York, Neil headed west to California for college. He attended and graduated from San Diego State University and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Neil began his career as an attorney in Southern California with the largest consumer firm in California, Price Law Group. After a grueling few years of spending up to 4 days a week commuting from Los Angeles to Bakersfield to handle his case load, he decided to make Bakersfield his permanent residence in 2004. In 2006 he...
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Joe W. Whittington
BAKERSFIELD, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal
California Pacific School of Law
TicketWarrior specializes in defending Commercial, truck drivers and non-commercial drivers alike in speeding tickets, red light violations, red light camera ticket, log book violations, passing the scales, suspended license, points on driving record, and serious cases such as driving over 100 mph, reckless driving and DUI charges. TicketWarrior prevents license suspensions and works hard to reinstate suspended licenses. If you failed to appear in court or have any other traffic matter that would affect your drivers license, contact us.
We have over 24 years experience defending and saving drivers one ticket at a time. We are proud of what we have...
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Robert Hugh Brumfield III
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I have more than 35 years of experience navigating legal issues for individuals, business owners, professionals and institutions involving: trusts and estate planning involving beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and other individuals, probate administration & litigation, business and commercial law, including business formation, corporate maintenance, mergers and dissolutions, business and civil litigation cases, including contract disputes, partnership disputes, and construction litigation, real estate law, including eminent domain, land use and zoning matters, title issues, easement disputes, real estate litigation, purchase and lease agreements.
I have offices in Bakersfield and Mammoth Lakes and service clients throughout the state of California.
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Christopher Lionel Haberman
Visalia, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Civil Rights
Charles E. Dederich School of Law
The first 15 years of my legal career were spent as an investigator for the in-house law firm of a major nationwide non-profit organization. I managed up to 20 other investigators on complex, often high-profile, civil, criminal and tax litigation. In the 1980's I attended law school and settled in Visalia California, were I was a partner in a law firm focusing was on criminal and civil litigation in state and federal courts. I successfully obtained a LIFE verdict in a double homicide death penalty case. I handled many appeals for criminal defendants on an appointed independent basis for the...
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Henry George Gereis
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBakersfield, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Criminal
Pepperdine University School of Law
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...
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Patrick Bowers
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI
Boston University School of Law
I practice DUI defense throughout California. I am part of the team that handled and successfully argued the published opinions Najera v. DMV http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/F069387.PDF (5th Dist. Court of Appeal) and Freitas v. DMV http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/F071533.PDF (5th Dist. Court of Appeal).
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Michael C. Lukehart
BAKERSFIELD, CA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Southwestern University School of Law
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,...
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Daniel Eldon Bern
Visalia, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
DUI, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Central California Coll School of Law
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.
I have extensive experience in divorce and criminal defense related issues. Staff available to take your call after hours and on weekends. (559) 739-1111. Se habla espanol.
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Matthew L. Green
Visalia, CA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
San Joaquin College of Law
Matt currently works as an Associate Attorney with Gillett Law Offices. Matt's primary practice focuses on family law matters, which includes child custody, child support, guardianships, adoptions, juvenile dependency, domestic violence restraining orders and marital dissolutions.
At Gillett Law we strive to create custom legal representation, excellent customer service, and flexible fee arrangements.
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Jessica Isis Amber DeVille
BAKERSFIELD, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
Jessica brings nearly a decade of personal injury and civil litigation experience to DeVille Law Group. Jessica has helped settle millions of dollars in personal injury claims. Jessica has experience in car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims. Jessica earned an Economics degree from UCLA where she was also a member of the three-time National Champion women’s water polo team. During her time at Southwestern Law School, Jessica was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and a senior member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program,...
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Robert S. Williams
Bakersfield, CA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. The firm has been assisting people with their financial problems for more than 40 years. We specialize in savings homes. We are one of the few firms still charging a flat fee for Chapter 13.