Bakersfield Domestic Violence Lawyers

Edlin Martin is a founding partner of MacKay & Martin, LLP. Her practice focuses on family law and estate planning. Prior to founding her own practice, Ms. Martin was a senior family law associate attorney, where she specialized in litigation of high-conflict family law issues such as domestic violence restraining orders, move-away cases, and child custody and visitation arrangements.

Ms. Martin has devoted much of her career to helping children and other victims of violence in family law and related immigration matters. Ms. Martin is particularly proud of her contribution to the drafting of California bill AB-1678, which was signed...

My legal practice is premised on integrity and honesty. When you retain an attorney, you place a tremendous amount of trust in their performance. Each client deserves individualized attention, as each case is unique and different. I will listen to your concerns and respond to your questions in a diligent manner. You can depend upon me to provide you with the personalized representation required under your specific circumstances. You will be treated with the respect you deserve in this difficult time.

The Tabibnia Law Firm is a premier engaged in the practice of criminal defense law and civil litigation. We are a passionate and highly skilled law firm with 17 years of experience in the fields of criminal defense, civil litigation and personal injury law. Our firm takes an “A to Z” approach to every case; we provide a wide range of services for our clients. We understand that often, people hire attorneys only during the most challenging of times and when they are dealing with a range of emotions. As such, our firm prides itself not only superlative and expert...

My name is Fritzie Galliani from Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC, and I am a Pasadena divorce attorney with years of experience in fighting for the rights of local residents. If you are considering divorce, or if you have been served with divorce papers, then it is imperative for you to have skilled representation on your side. Further, if you are faced with another family law matter, I can provide you with the defense that you need. Contact my office today to discuss the situation that you face and to begin pursuing the results that you need for your...

Michael L. Whitmarsh completed his undergraduate studies at U.C.L.A. in 2002. He then taught children with autism and trained and competed in triathlons for two years before attending Southwestern University School of Law’s evening program. Michael worked full time at a business litigation law firm while earning his J.D. He graduated in December 2007, passed the February 2008 bar exam and since then he has dedicated his practice to exclusively to family law matters. Michael is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Southern California Family...

I started at the Public Defenders office in Sacramento in 2001. I worked there for 5 years. After leaving the Public Defenders office, I became the Senior Trial Attorney for United Defense Group. I have tried every type of criminal case, from misdemeanors to homicides. I started the Law Firm Wippert & Bramson. Wippert & Bramson are expert trial attorneys who have handled numerous high profile media cases.

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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Attorney Pearlman is the founder of the criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Adam L. Pearlman. He has been involved in the field of criminal law for more than 17 years, during which he has handled thousands of cases. Mr. Pearlman is a member of numerous associations including the Federal Bar Association, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National College of DUI Defense, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also is a former prosecutor, which now enables him to predict the actions that the opposing side may take, and he use this insight to build...

Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also assisted his partner in preparing the defense in a capital case in neighboring Lake County. Additionally, he litigated and defended many marijuana cultivation cases and wrote appeals. In 1983, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened an office with his associate, former District Attorney of Mendocino County Joseph D. Allen. In 1985, he was invited to join the Santa...

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.

Attorney Robert M. Bernstein provides representation for various criminal law related offenses throughout the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area. If you have been charged with sex crime, drug charge, DUI, white collar crime or any other criminal offense then you owe it to yourself to consult with a member of our legal team. Call the office to schedule an initial consultation.

Mr. Hirschhorn graduated from the University of California, Irvine and earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego. After graduating law school in 1996, Mr. Hirschhorn was hired by the Kern County Public Defender’s office in Bakersfield California. As a trial attorney for the Public Defender’s office, Mr. Hirschhorn obtained numerous acquittals on behalf of his clients in a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Hirschhorn spent the majority of his tenure as a Public Defender representing adults charged with serious and violent felonies. Feeling the need to move back to the...

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...

Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her three years at Loyola, she interned at two public defender’s offices, and the ACLU, in addition to working as a research assistant for three criminal-focused professors.

Since graduating from Loyola, she worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for 3 years. In the 3 years she was there, Bailey took more cases to trial than anyone else in the public defender’s office. (Todd Means tried the second-most cases in those 3 years). Though she’s an aggressive and experienced...

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.

Admitted to the California Bar in December 1996, I started as a solo practitioner in Westlake Village. Later, I began enjoying work on key areas of dissolution, custody, parentage plus cohabitation issues, prenuptial contracts, surrogacy, adoptions and division of retirement plans. I moved to the office I have now in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park) in 2005. I was raised by divorced parents and have been my own client in a divorce case. I realize why clients become depressed and arrive at the court with devotional books and best friends. I, just as virtually all family...

Kit Westbrook has praticed criminal defense law exclusively since becoming an attorney in 2008. For the past 10 years, Kit has dedicated his career to protecting and defending the rights of those charged with crimes in the State of California. Kit was trained with an worked along side many of the most accomplised attorneys in California. Kit received his J.D. from Chapman University School of Law in Orange California. Prior to attending law school Kit received a master of science in psycology from Utah State University and a bachelors of science from Brigham Young University. ...

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...

Clients choose the Law Offices of Leon F. Bennett for our award-winning, comprehensive and highly personalized approach to family law matters with a proven track record of successful and satisfying results. Imagine a bright future, a happy home, and security and stability for your family. This isn’t just a dream, but what you and your children deserve.

We work with expert accountants, estate planners, educators, therapists and other highly regarded specialists to help our clients achieve their goals. We have an industry-leading reputation of being the strongest advocates for our clients to obtain satisfying closure while maintaining the highest degree of...

Hunter Arthur McMillan received his Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board and awarded Best Direct Examination at the Ben Franz Mock Trial Competition. Mr. McMillan is licensed by the California State Bar and admitted to the Bar of the Central District of California, United States District Court. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association: Family Law Section, Ventura County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association: Family Law Section, and California Lawyer's Association.

Mr. McMillan began his career...

As a family law attorney I can handle your case of you are filing for divorce, have a child custody or support case, or if you need mediation. Contact our firm today to set up a consultation with me! We have evening and weekend appointments if needed.

Sarkis Jacob Babachanian is a California lawyer with broad and deep experience in criminal defense, personal injury claims, general business and civil litigation, and mediating litigated cases. Reach Sark at 818-500-0678 or email sjb@litigating.com.

Cameron Fernandez graduated with high honors from Santa Barbara College of Law in 2005, having attended law school while working full-time at the family law office of the Law Offices of Shannon L. Fernandez, and raising his family of four young children. During law school, Cameron completed internships with Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rogelio Flores, as well as the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. Cameron began practicing law in 2006 and became a full partner of FERNANDEZ and FERNANDEZ in 2007. In 2014 Cameron founded the Law Office of Cameron Fernandez which is the preeminent family...

The Champion Law Firm's mission is to provide our clients with the best possible service by staying true to the three C's: Commitment. Compassion. Character. We will always combine zealous representation, respect and empathy, and honesty and integrity in everything we do.

With over 30 years experience as a Certified Family Law Specialist, Robert K Johnson and his staff have the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your desired results. From simple divorce agreements to complex child custody matters, our office is equipped to handle all of your Family Law issues. This firm has effectively provided legal advocacy to its thousands of clients in virtually all types of family law matters including: Contested divorce, uncontested divorce, legal separation, paternity, spousal support, child support, child custody, child visitation, annulment, restraining orders, mediation, arbitration and others.

Lance Claery has been successfully practicing family law for more than seven years. He has worked with a diverse client base ranging from multi-millionaires to low income, modest means clients. He started his career as an attorney working with one of Southern California's most experienced family law attorneys. Thereafter, Mr. Claery began working for one of Southern California's busiest and most prestigious law firms. He was made a partner of that firm very quickly and has since worked on hundreds of divorces and other family law matters. Mr. Claery has handled trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations,...

The Law Offices of Paul D. Spear is an experienced, personal service law firm dedicated to taking on your difficult and stressful legal issues, enabling you to focus on the more meaningful things in your life. We understand your needs and will work hard to resolve your situation through the most effective means available. Paul will meet with you personally and will work side by side with you throughout your representation. We maintain a close relationship with you on every case and provide compassionate guidance and advice with legal experience.

Paul D. Spear is a Certified Family Law Specialist....

I am a criminal defense attorney that takes pride in what I do. Unfortunately, the practice of criminal defense has become a contest that is more about securing retainers and not about serving the client. I have had clients in my office tell me that a number of other lawyers have promised them dismissals and reduced charges. I have been asked to promise the same. I will refuse every time. It is a lie to the client and it is a dangerous lie. A lie that can end up with the client in state prison. If you are a potential...

Over 30 years of experience in the areas of criminal law and personal injury. Substantial litigation and trial experience at both State and Federal courts.

Mark Russ is one of the premiere young criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. Part of a 6-lawyer team at Shouse Law Group, Mark has successfully helped clients to secure case dismissals in numerous DUI, misdemeanor and felony cases.

Mark practices extensively at the Los Angeles Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, the Torrance Courthouse, the Inglewood Courthouse, the Compton Courthouse and the Long Beach Courthouse. He works closely with each of his clients, devising custom-tailored strategies to keep them out of jail and to keep their records clean.

Robert Hankoff is an associate attorney at Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers. He is a former senior trial attorney with the Public Defender’s Office where he gained a reputation in court as a fierce protector of his client’s rights. Mr. Hankoff has been awarded the honor of being named as "The Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States. After five years as a top rated trial attorney, Mr. Hankoff has honed his expertise and trial skills and now assists Mr. Kraut on handling complex litigation matters. Mr. Hankoff was hand selected for his position with the Kraut Law Group...

I have been practicing law since 1978. I represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with their personal needs and problems from personal injury matters to criminal actions felonies and misdemeanors- including traffic/speeding tickets. If you have failed to appear in court on a matter or have a suspended license call me. I am aggressive about resolving matters before they explode-however will become a fierce litigator when necessary. My consultations are free.

Ms. Hammers has practiced exclusively Family Law since 1997. She is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the Sate Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since 2006.
Graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law 1997
Partner, Hammers & Baltazar, LLP.- August 2004 to present.
President and CEO of Hammers & Baltazar, A.P.L.C. May 2002 - August 2004.
Member, 2006 to present, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Board of Trustees, 2008-2010....

Opening the LAW OFFICES OF TAMAR POLADIAN in Glendale, California as solo practitioner in 1999, Tamar Poladian Perron Esq. quickly became well renowned for her wisdom plus her passionate and intelligent representation of both plaintiff and defense cases. With a primary emphasis in Family Law/Domestic Violence, and a group of associated attorneys conducting Business and Personal Injury tort litigation plus Real Estate, Immigration and Bankruptcy this is your legal team! LAW OFFICES OF TAMAR POLADIAN accomplishes your goals through an effective team approach with the highest level of integrity and ethics! Presiding as Judge Pro Tempore for...