Criminal Law Lawyers in Bakersfield

This page lists 15 criminal defence attorneys practising in Bakersfield. Between them they cover misdemeanours, felony charges, drug and firearms cases, probation violations, expungements and post-conviction work.

Local experience matters more here than in almost any other practice area. Charging habits, diversion programmes and plea practice differ from one courthouse to the next, so it is worth asking each attorney how often they appear in the court handling your case.

If you have been arrested, the first days matter most. Get advice before speaking to investigators, and ask for the fee to be quoted by stage — pre-trial, trial, appeal — in writing.

Lawyers listed in Bakersfield also cover DUI & DWI (14), Business Law (11) and Personal Injury (8). The same practice elsewhere in California: Fresno (39), Sacramento (26) and Los Angeles (26). Across California the directory lists 252 attorneys in this practice; Bakersfield is 5th by their number among 22 cities.