David Anthony Torres

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David Anthony Torres

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Personal Injury

1318 K Street, Bakersfield, CA

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About David

Biography

FIGHTING FOR YOU & YOUR RIGHTS. IT’S OUR STRATEGY. IT’S OUR PASSION

Practice Areas

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Criminal Defense 40%

10 years

40%
DUI and DWI 30%

10 years

30%
Federal Crime 20%

10 years

20%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of David A. Torres

1318 K Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

lawtorres.com

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David Anthony Torres's Reviews

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Posted by Talmer | May 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome!

Mr.Torres defended me in the 90's. This man saved my life. He brought skill, experience, and confidence to the court. My charges were serious in nature but not vicious. Not to be results oriented etc. but i received probation, heavy fine, no incarceration. I highly recommend this man, or any he puts ...in his stead.

Posted by Greg B. | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great personal injury and criminal defense attorney. He puts his client first.

David Torres handled a case where my son was the victim in a major auto accident. He was genuinely concerned with his well being and worked hard to make him as whole as possible. My son had numerous fractures and underwent several surgeries. The hospital/medical bills were outrageous. In the end, the...y were settled for pennies on the dollar. If it wasn’t for David, everything from the insurance would have gone to medical bills. Now he has a future.

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Bakersfield

David Torres is far and away the best criminal defense attorney in Bakersfield. The probation Department tried to violate me when I did nothing wrong. When David got done defending me I walked out the back door of the court room an innocent man.

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Kevin Rooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David Torres is one of the great lawyers in our area. David is well prepared, smart, and knows how to present his best case to a jury and to a Judge. David's clients know they are in good hands. I opposed David as a federal prosecutor and have worked with him as a fellow defense attorney. David is an extremely skillful attorney."

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Monica Bermudez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with David for five years. I am privelaged to have learned from such an experienced, skillful attorney. He is meticulous in all of his work and is true believer in justice."

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Neil Schwartz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alvin Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I completely endorse this attorney without any reservation. I have had the pleasure to know Mr. Torres for several years. He is everything you could ever hope for in an attorney and one of the most reputable and respected legal minds in California."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Alexander Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For my entire career as a prosecutor in Kern County, I always looked up to David Torres as one of two giants who specialized in criminal defense. David has handled every level of criminal case in Kern County and Federal Courts. He is highly regarded by all judges and attorneys in Kern County and is a community leader. In Kern county, you simply cannot hire a better defense attorney than David Torres. There is only one other who I consider his equal."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2009

California Bar Leader of the Year Award, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George and the California Judicial Council Bench-Bar Coalition

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Business Man of the Year, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Associations

2008 - Present

Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

President

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Kern County Bench and Bar Award, 2010

Kern County Veterans Stand Down Award 2005-2012

California Super Lawyers, 2011, 2012, 2013,2015

Top Attorneys in Southern California 2012, 2013,2015

Bakersfield Safe Streets Partnership Award 2012

2015, Gonzaga University, Distinguished Alumni Merit Award

2016, The Military Order of the Purple Heart Special Recognition Award

2016 Veteran of the Year, 32nd Assembly District, Presented by Assemblyman Rudy Salas

2012 - 2012

State Bar of California

Board of Trustees

2008 - 2008

Kern County Bar Association

President

Education

1986

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

California State University, Fresno

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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