Michael Carter Lukehart

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Michael Carter Lukehart
EXCELLENCE IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE
5.0 star rating
Without a doubt, Bakersfield's Finest !!!
- a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Great attorney!
- Patti, a Employment client

Overview

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10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 12

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Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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  • Law Offices of Michael C. Lukehart
    1712 19th Street, Suite 130
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Office: 661-633-9896
    Fax: 661-633-9897
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I have been a trial lawyer 30 years. I have completed 270 felony jury trials, including 45 homicides. I have completed 27 special circumstance cases, and have... more

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5 star rating

“Without a doubt, Bakersfield's Finest !!!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: Calm, cool, collective, with total control in the courtroom, He very perciseive , he knows his job and does it excellence. You definetly get a... more
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“Great attorney!”

Posted by: Patti, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Lukehart is currently my attorney. He is so professional, prepared, well organized and is truly dedicated to doing the very best for the client.... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Autumn Renee Paine

As a former co-worker of Mr. Lukehart, I have observed his in-depth understanding of criminal defense law, as well as his amazing command of the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Autumn Paine , Oakland (CA), About 4 years ago
Thomas John Greenberg

Michael Lukehart is a superb attorney. Having watched him in action, I am continually amazed at what he is able to do in court. He has tried and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Greenberg , Redwood City (CA), About 4 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since Michael Carter Lukehart was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1980 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Chief Attorney at Law Office of Michael C. Lukehart 2008–present
Deputy Public Defender V at Kern County Public Defender's Office 1982–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
CACJ/CPDA Death Penalty College, Santa Clara Univ. SOL. 1996
Southwestern Univ SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Atticus Finch Award Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section 2003
Defender of the Year California Public Defenders Association 2002
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Life Member National Rifle Association 2012–present
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 288 Legal Answers
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176 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
25 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Homicide Discovery Essentials CPDA Homicide Seminar Syllabus 2002

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Establishing Reasonable Doubt Continuing Legal Education 2012
Panel Member Capital Defense Training: Handling a Death Case in the Central Valley 2011
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