Larry Mark Bakman

Larry Mark Bakman

4.1
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1901 Avenue Of The Stars Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Delinquent

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Law Offices of Larry Mark Bakman

1901 Avenue Of The Stars Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-6015

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Larry Mark Bakman's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Larry Bakman should NOT practice LAW

Beware! Larry Bakman - A Criminal Defense Nightmare! Where do I even begin with my horrendous experience with Larry Bakman? This so-called "criminal defense attorney" turned my already difficult situation into an absolute nightmare. I wouldn't wish his representation on my worst enemy. First of a...ll, let's talk about his complete lack of professionalism. From the moment I hired him, I felt like I was just another case to him. He was always late to our meetings, if he even bothered to show up at all. It was as if my time didn't matter to him. And when he did finally grace me with his presence, he seemed disinterested and barely engaged in our discussions. It was clear he had no passion for his work or any genuine concern for my well-being. Larry Bakman's legal knowledge is laughable at best. I could have done a better job representing myself. He constantly stumbled over his words, mixed up important details, and failed to grasp even the most basic concepts of criminal law. I found myself correcting him on numerous occasions, which left me wondering if I had hired the wrong person altogether. But the worst part of my experience with Bakman was his lack of communication. It was like pulling teeth trying to get a response from him. He rarely returned my calls or emails, and when he did, his responses were vague and unhelpful. It felt like he was purposely avoiding me and my case, leaving me in the dark and filled with anxiety. To add insult to injury, his billing practices were outrageous. Not only did he charge exorbitant fees upfront, but he also nickel-and-dimed me for every little thing along the way. It seemed like every time I turned around, there was another unexpected charge on my bill. And when I questioned these charges, Bakman brushed me off with flimsy explanations that made no sense. In the end, I was left with a subpar defense and a bitter taste in my mouth. Larry Bakman is the epitome of an incompetent attorney. His lack of professionalism, legal knowledge, communication skills, and fair billing practices make him an absolute nightmare to work with. Save yourself the headache and steer clear of Larry Bakman. There are plenty of other competent and dedicated criminal defense attorneys out there who will actually fight for your rights and give your case the attention it deserves. Trust me, Bakman is not one of them.

Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wants Money

Charged 100k to take my case to trial. He put minimal work into preparation. He didn't use his legal assistant because I hadn't paid enough money. Advised me to fight a federal case. He seems sharp, but most of his actions in hind site are to get as much money as possible from his clients. In a...ddition, he isn't compassionate.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

I retained Larry Bakman to represent me in a restraining order case against my ex-husband. Standing up to my abuser was something I was very afraid to do. Once I met Larry in person, I knew right away he was the attorney for me. I was searching for a lawyer that I trusted and also someone that I ...felt would protect me against the lies and threats of abuse. I met and interviewed with several lawyers who reviewed my case and their professional opinion was that I had no chance of getting a restraining order against my abuser. Each lawyer indicated that there was no physical abuse therefore the verbal abuse, harassment and stalking that I was being exposed to was not sufficient to warrant a restraining order. I showed Larry the same information and he told me the exact opposite. I was living in fear and Larry told me that the law protects people like me. I do not need to have a bruise on my face to be protected from my abuser. During the process of my case, Larry helped me find the strength to stand up for myself and gave me a voice. Larry vigorously presented my case and went above and beyond as my advocate. My case took three days and in those stressful days, I never had to once worry about Larry showing up late because he was there. Larry was well organized and had a strategy from day one. There were never any surprises because he was always multiple steps ahead. During testimony of some very difficult moments, he gave me courage to keep my head up. Larry knew the facts to my case backwards and forwards. During testimony, Larry was aggressive in his questioning to get to the truth and did not need to refer to notes. Larry’s knowledge of the law was evident by his strong presentation of my case. I will always owe Larry Bakman my life and safety. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you then Larry Bakman is the person you want on your side.

Posted by Amie | July 13, 2015

When you need a tough, knowledgeable lawyer, Larry Bakman is the man!

When a family member was wrongfully convicted of a serious crime, it was one of the most devastating experience of our lives. Not trusting the original lawyer who bungled the case, we looked for someone to properly handle sentencing. Larry Bakman came highly recommend by many top lawyers. The recomme...ndation was a life saver. Truly Mr. Bakman far exceeded our expectations. He was compassionate and caring, yet a barracuda in court. He is extremely knowledgeable and respected within the court community. We got the best outcome, given the situation, and without a doubt I believe the original verdict would have been far different if we had hired him in the first place. If you have a serious situation, don't mess around. Go with the best. Larry Bakman is the best.

Posted by Steve | October 28, 2014

Trouble with the Law? Call Larry!!

Larry Bakman was refereed to me by another lawyer. This I thought right away was a good sign as it turned out I was right. Larry reviewed my case and explained all possible outcomes. He was knowledgeable and Honest. He brought In my opinion a genuine concern for me. Working tirelessly to expose and p...unch holes in the prosecution's case, but where Larry excels the most is in the court room. He's like a surgeon disecting the evidence , grilling witnesses and eventually getting my case dismissed.

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Joel Baruch

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is just a superb attorney. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and his communication skills are exceptional."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 2006

updated on 11/04/2010

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1997

updated on 11/04/2010

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Larry M. Bakman

Associations

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

N/A

Southwestern University

Languages

English

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