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David Torres has been a succesful criminal defense attorney in Kern County for over 25 years. He specializes in State and Federal criminal defense and has tried well over 150 felony cases throughout his career. He is currently admitted to practice law in California, the US District Court, and Southern District.
Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Torres has served as past president of the Kern County Bar Association. He currently assists many organizations located in Kern County and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel for the Unitred States Army Judge Advocate General's Corp.
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State: California
Acquired: 1988
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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 ...
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...
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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2008 - Present
Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectionPresident
Member
2012 - 2012
State Bar of CaliforniaBoard of Trustees
2008 - 2008
Kern County Bar AssociationPresident
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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