Kern County's Preeminent DUI Defense Attorney
Best in the state
- Brian, a DUI client
Mr. Middlebrook Is Best In Trial
- a DUI client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Middlebrook & Brehmer, LLP
5201 California Avenue, Suite 450
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Office:
661-636-1333
Fax:
661-636-1343
Mobile:
661-333-6662
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About Me
Photos (9)
Videos (6)
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Professional accomplishments are only a small fraction of my involvement locally. I am proud to have served in the Kern County Sheriff's Mounted Posse and the... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Brian,
2010-12-09
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
When I found myself in need of a DUI attorney, I really had no idea what to do or where to look. In my 43 years, I have never required these...
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Posted by:
a DUI client,
2010-02-28
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Just wanted you to know that I think you did an excellent job representing me and my case. I cannot think of anything that you could have said, done,...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Middlebrook is an exceptionally effective litigator in the area of driving under the influence cases. He has a remarkable...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Heberto Sala
, Bakersfield (CA), 11 months ago
Attorney Middlebrook is the type of attorney that we should all strive to be. Impassioned, dedicated, over-prepared, gutsy, intelligent and in touch...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Justin McShane
, Harrisburg (PA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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18 years since Richard Orville Middlebrook was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1993 |
11/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Richard O. Middlebrook, A Prof. Corp.
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1995–present
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Attorney at
Borton Petrini & Conron
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1994–1995
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Prosecuting Attorney at
Kern County District Attorney
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1994–1994
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Prosecuting Law Clerk at
Yolo County District Attorney
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1991–1993
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California at Davis School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1993 |
| California Lutheran University |
Political Science; Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1990 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyers |
Thompson Reuters |
2012 |
| Graduate, Summer Session |
National College for DUI Defense |
2011 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar |
National College of DUI Defense |
2011 |
| Graduate- Winter Session |
National College of DUI Defense |
2011 |
| Graduate- Summer Session at Harvard Law School |
National College of DUI Defense |
2010 |
| Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Graduation- Legal and Forensic Science and the Gas Chromatograph |
Axion Labs |
2010 |
| Graduation- Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar |
National College for DUI Defense |
2010 |
| Graduation- Winter Session |
National College for DUI Defense |
2010 |
| Graduation- DUI in the Desert |
Califoria Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2009 |
| Graduation- DWI- Defending with Ingenuity |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2009 |
| Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Graduation- NCDD Winter Session |
National College of DUI Defense |
2009 |
| Graduation- NCDD Summer Session |
National College of DUI Defense |
2009 |
| Graduation- SFST Training |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
2008 |
| Graduation- Mastering Scientific Evidence |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
2008 |
| Manuel Molina, National President of the Year |
Active 20-30 International |
2006 |
| Paul Harris Fellow |
Rotary International |
1990 |
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Associations
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| Past President |
Active 20-30 International |
2008-present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
2008-present
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| Past President |
Active 20-30 United States and Canada |
2006-present
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| Member |
California DUI Lawyers Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2003-present
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| Member |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
Kern County Bar Association |
1994-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1993-present
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| International President |
Active 20-30 International |
2007-2008
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| National President |
Active 20-30 United States and Canada |
2005-2006
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| National President-Elect |
Active 20-30 United States and Canada |
2004-2005
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| Club President |
Active 20-30 Club of Bakersfield |
2002-2003
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| Region 3 Director |
Active 20-30 United States and Canada |
2002-2003
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| Member |
Rotary International |
1994-1996
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| President |
Rotaract Club of California Lutheran University |
1988-1990
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Dismissal after one year to drunk in public
Outcome: All charges dismissed
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| DUIs: From A to DMV |
Kern County Public Defender |
2010 |
| The APS Suspension and Conviction Suspension |
Kern County DUI Blog |
2010 |
| The Effect of Bussard: Continuances for All |
Kern County Bar Association Newsletter |
2008 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| The Misleading Nature of Unconfirmed Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector Single Column Based Alcohol Reports - A Criminal Case Study |
American Chemical Society - San Diego Conference March 2012 |
2012 |
| Transparency of Crime Laboratories to End Users |
American Academy of Forensic Sciences- National Convention 2012 |
2012 |
| DUI Defense for Public Defenders |
Kern County Public Defender MCLE Seminar |
2010 |
| Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases |
Kern County Bar Association Criminal Defense Seminar |
2010 |
| DUI Scientific Evidence for the Non-Scientist |
DUI Scientific Evidence for the Non-Scientist |
2010 |
| DMV Hearings: Winning Can Mean Everything |
DUI Refresher |
2010 |
| Private Criminal Defense Counsel and Their Role |
A Day In the Law |
2010 |
| Requirements of a Great Judge |
Swearing in of Judge Charles Brehmer |
2009 |
| Private Criminal Defense Counsel and Their Role |
A Day In the Law |
2009 |
| Charitable Giving |
World Council of Service Clubs |
2008 |
| Various |
WOCO 2008 |
2008 |
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