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About Me
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When I am not practicing law, I spend most of my time with my family. We like to ski at lake tahoe, where my eldest is a top to bottom black diamond skier, and... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Mitch,
2010-12-03
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I hired Bruce for a first offense DUI case in the Lake Tahoe area. His price was substantially higher than the rest of the attorneys I called, but...
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Posted by:
Craig,
2010-09-22
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Kapsack was an excellent attorney representing my case, and with a solid outcome. The entire firm of Kapsack and Bair were very professional and...
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Peer Endorsements
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Bruce is knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He is one of the leading DUI attorneys in the Bay Area and is an expert in his field. I've...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jonah Chew
, San Francisco (CA), 20 days ago
Attorney Kapsack exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Joseph Ostrowski
, Cleveland (OH), 26 days ago
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Résumé
License
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24 years since Bruce Steven Kapsack 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 |
11/03/2011 |
| New York |
Suspended attorney, currently registered
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1988 |
05/21/2011 |
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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Senior Attorney at
Office of Citizen Complaints
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1994–1995
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Attorney at
Law Office of Bruce Kapsack
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1993–1994
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Senior Trial Attorney at
Legal Aid Society
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1987–1992
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Senior Associate at
Law Office of Marvin D. Miller
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1985–1987
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| American University |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1987 |
| Plymouth State College |
Political Science |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
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| Plymouth State College |
History |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
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| Plymouth State College |
English |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
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See all 4 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| I Got Your Back |
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2010 |
| Board Certification in DUI Defense |
American Bar Association |
2005 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbel |
2004 |
| Whos Who |
National Registry of Whos Who |
1999 |
| Commendation City and COunty of San Francisco |
san Franciso Board of Supervisors |
1995 |
| Whos Who in Americcan Colleges |
National Registry of Whos Who |
1983 |
See all 6 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2001-present
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
2000-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-present
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State Bar of California |
1993-present
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| Member |
New York State Bar Association |
1988-present
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| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
1955-present
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See all 6 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| James Publishing |
Innovative DUI Trial Tools |
2008 |
| California Drunk Driving Defense |
West Group publication |
2007 |
| California Drunk Driving Defense |
West Group publication |
2006 |
| California Drunk Driving Defense |
West Group publication |
2005 |
| California Drunk Driving Defense |
West Group publication |
2004 |
| California Drunk Driving Defense |
West Group publication |
2003 |
| Requirement of Presence for Misdemeanor Arrests |
CPDA Magazine |
2003 |
| FST’s Post Horn |
The Champion |
2002 |
| Defendant’s Exhibit A: The Intoxilyzer |
DWI Law & Science Journal |
2001 |
| Title 17 Lives Again in California |
DWI Law & Science Journal |
2001 |
| Tracking Police Officer Stories |
DWI Law & Science Journal |
2000 |
See all 11 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Cross of the arresting officer |
DWI 2003 Seminar |
2003 |
| Pre-Trial Motions |
Harvard Law School |
2003 |
| Cross Exam of the Arresting Officer |
CPDA Annual DUI Defense Program |
2003 |
| Basics of DUI Defense |
San Francisco Public Defenders |
2003 |
| Discovery and Defense Case |
Marriot Hotel |
2003 |
| SFST Student Course |
Rathburn Law Office, Las Vegas |
2003 |
| Killer Cross Examination Techniques Ethical Considerations |
Ballys |
2002 |
| Rules of the Road V SFST’s, How to Handle Them |
Hilton Resort |
2002 |
| Rules of the Road V SFST’s, How to Handle Them |
Hilton Resort |
2002 |
| Master Techniques for DUI Cases Key Note - Motions In Limine |
Westin Hotel |
2002 |
| DMV and Intoxilyzer Autopsy SFST’s and the DMV |
Pan Pacific Hotel, Cal. Deuce Def |
2002 |
| SFST Student Course |
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP |
2001 |
| SFST Student Course |
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP |
2001 |
| SFST Student Course |
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
| Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho |
Lincoln Law School |
2001 |
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