Jared M Thompson

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Jared M Thompson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

2211 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA

About Jared

Biography

A National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyer, and Certified Specialist Attorney in Criminal Defense. State and Federal Defense, Serious Felonies to Misdemeanors. Call me today!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

80%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Humphrey & Thompson, Attorneys at Law

2211 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jenna | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Well worth it

My husband hired Jared Thompson to defend him against bogus charges. Their price was affordable and well worth the work they put in. Mr. Thompson and his team worked relentlessly to get my husband's case dismissed. Even though the DA's office was not helpful and kept delaying the case over and over, ...Mr. Thompson and his team never gave up. It was finally dismissed and we couldn't be more happy with the outcome.

Posted by Jason | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Seeing life beyond trial.

If I could sum up my experience with Thompson it would be “a light at the end of the tunnel”. Being a felon my life has completely changed. There are a lot of things that you no longer can do and opportunities are cut back. I was put in a situation where I had to defend my family with an unknown thre...at and stood my ground. Instead of trying to investigate what happen in the situation I was in, the police decided to only focus on my felony. I was charged with felony gun possession and possession of ammunition. I was with my 1 month old son and my wife, i honestly felt I had no choice and no way out. Going through the process of being charged I started out with a Public Defender and I had this overwhelming feeling that they wanted to settle. I talked to a close friend and they recommended me to Thompson’s law firm. At first money was a issue, then I looked at my wife and newborn next to me and told myself I’m worth more to them out of prison then in while they struggle. At the end of it all, I don’t think a price can be put on freedom. We won our case and I was found innocent. Thompsons dedication, attention to detail without seeing me as just a felon, went above and beyond my expectations. He understood my concerns of leaving my family and fought or me and my families freedom. If you are looking for someone that is very compassionate about fairness he is the lawyer for you. Don’t take a chance with your freedom fight for it!

Posted by Mark | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hands down the best!!

A couple of years ago my dad went through a very traumatic event when a couple of thugs forced their way into his house and tried to rob him at gunpoint. During the robbery my dad was able to break free and get to his gun. One of the robbers tried to chase him but my dad was able get off a few sh...ots and lock himself in the closet. When the police arrived they found one suspect dead and the other suspect had fled. They didn’t find a weapon on the dead suspect and questioned if there was even a second person involved. They said that because my dad was able to lock himself in the closet and the suspect was unarmed that he used excessive force, and arrested my dad for second degree murder. My family was devastated and knew that we needed to get my dad a great lawyer. I live in Los Angeles but several friends of mine recommended Mr. Thompson. We met with him and knew immediately that my dad was in good hands. Mr. Thompson conducted his own thorough investigation where he was able to find camera footage from a neighboring property that had not been found by the police in their investigation. This footage was used to identify the car used and even showed a second armed suspect leaving the house. I had heard that Mr. Thompson was a great trial attorney and he definitely lived up to the billing. He was committed to my father’s defense from the beginning and prepared an exceptional case. His hard work and dedication resulted in my dad being found not guilty by way of self defense. My dad and our entire family will be forever grateful, and we highly recommend Mr. Thompson to anyone who is looking for a top notch criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by Brenda | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Solid attorney you wont regret

Mr. Thompson has helped our family in multiple charges with our teenage son. I can't even begin to imagine where he would be right now if it had not been for Mr. Thompson. He helped our son learn from his mistakes without ruining his life. We will forever be grateful for his representation. His s...trategies allowed our son a fresh start. He also knows the law inside and out so that errors were not held against him. If I had to make a recommendation, do not risk your family's future to the wind. Hire a proven Criminal Law Specialist, which is what we did. There were no hidden fees. Everything we were quoted went as planned and he was honest and upfront about any future unforeseen possibilities. Our experience with Mr. Thompson was for DUI/Illicit Drug Use/Vandalism/Speeding/False accusations.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

2 cases within a year to two years

Unfortunately one late night me and my now soon to be ex-wife had got into a verbal altercation which then soon escalated to physical ,due to the fact she was temperamental and had quite the short fuse, in which she proceeded to throw things at me and put HER hands on ME! Therefore immediately I trie...d to leave and gather my belongings to go stay at a friends house then she kept this barrage of fists going then in self defence I pushed her off of me, I couldn’t take anymore punches and verbal onslaught. We both end up leaving the house separately to get away from each other...except she went to her parents house & I ended up going to jail, and keep in mind my ex wife is young WHITE woman and I’m a young BLACK man so without question in the officers’ eyes I was in the wrong apparently..... but I have family that’s in law enforcement so I gave them the benefit of the doubt and told them the truth as anyone would do if they were innocent right? Little did I know how wrong I was they were already convinced since in DV cases the guy is the one in the wrong, I ended up spending 3-4 days in jail, then once I got out I was appointed a public defender; which he told me that I needed take a “plea deal” for xyz even though I have no criminal past and in that deal included 6 months jail time 3 years probation.... so I hired a local private attorney within my budget at the time before I hired Mr. Thompson, and that previous attorney didn’t give any results he just delayed the proceedings half a year then he eventually told me he couldn’t do anything for me and that I would have to do some time and to “suck it up kid take accountability for your actions!”. Without hesitation his services were terminated after that meeting then the next week I was introduced to Mr. Jared Thompson! He went right to work cleaning up all the holes in my case that my previous attorneys could not fix, I waited patiently to see some results but felt confident after I heard Jared’s “plan of attack” so-to-speak and after a few meetings; Jared told me he’d do all he could to the best of his abilities, and that’s what he did, next thing you know my case was dismissed!! So we go back to court a little while later to get my property back that the police repossessed, only to find out that there was a refiling on my case and there I was back in cuffs right before I had to go to work! So I contacted my family after bailing out AGAIN! As livid as I was, Jared reassured me to fear not, so I did just that and we prepared to repeat the process however this time I went to trial and Jared once again amazed me as he not only cheered me up; since I thought I was for sure going to prison for a crime I did not commit, but the way he stood up for me in the court room stating key facts I failed to over look! In conclusion what he said, showed, did by far was more than enough to prove my innocence once again and convince the jury of an ACQUITTAL! The moment they said not guilty on all counts I broke down and gave praise to the most high and embraced Jared for a hug because he save my life TWICE.... Lastly I’d like to say on behalf of my family, friends, and loved one we are forever grateful not only to have my freedom, but mainly to Mr. Thompson since without him as my sword and shield in court I don’t think I would have made it through this war. This is why I left a lengthy review because in my honest opinion Jared Thompson, Esquire; is unmatched when it comes to criminal defence and his knowledge of the law! Not to mention the guy knows how to dress, every time we went to court each suit was better than the last!!!

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Jared M Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christina Oleson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Thompson. He is extremely knowledgeable, well versed and insightful."

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Peter Kang

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thompson is an incredibly talented attorney. He uses his advocacy skills effectively to protect his clients."

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Timothy Osborn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jared is an outstanding criminal defense attorney with an excellent reputation in the legal community. I have referred several of my former clients to him for criminal representation and he has handled each of their cases successfully. If you are looking for a good criminal defense attorney I strongly suggest you contact Jared Thompson."

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K Kind

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thompson consistently provides excellent service to his clients and produces results. I refer any and all criminal defense inquiries to Mr. Thompson. On every occasion, after referral, I have received gratitude from the referred clients as Mr. Thompson has expertly handled their cases and produced the best possible outcome. If you have been charged with a crime and are looking for counsel, I suggest you contact Mr. Thompson."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joseph Pearl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Raimondo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jarred is an intelligent and hardworking attorney. I have watched him grow over the last few years from a green new lawyer to a seasoned advocate who gets great results for his clients. He has earned the respect of the judges and the DA's and is becoming a real force in the legal community in Bakersfield. He has an excellent courtroom demeanor, and he is very patient with his clients. I would recommend him on any serious criminal matter."

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Kyle Humphrey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"During my 25 years of practicing criminal law I have developed an eye for talented attorneys. I always thought that I would not have another associate attorney after previous bad experiences. When I met Jared, I could tell immediately that he had the makings of a great attorney. Since he has come to work with me, I have only gained confidence in his ability. Jared understands that to be successful as a criminal defense attorney one must be hard working and dedicated. His work ethic is one rarely seen in younger attorneys. He understands that for each of our clients the most important case in the world is their own case."

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Jeremy Brehmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thompson is a consummate professional who is well liked by his clients, colleagues, and judges. He is in court on daily basis and continues to hone is already excellent courtroom skills."

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Peter Kang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Osborn

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K Kind

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Joseph Pearl

Estate planning lawyer

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Alonzo Gradford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Raimondo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Brehmer

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Commissioner: Criminal Law Advisory Commission, California Board of Legal Specialization

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, Califonia State Bar

2006

Dean's List, Golden Gate University School of Law

2005

Dean's List, Golden Gate University School of Law

2005

CALI Academic Excellence Award - Appellate Advocacy, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Humphrey & Thompson

2018 - Present

Attorney, Brehmer Law Corporation

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kyle Humphrey

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Kern County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Member

2009 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2009 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty on All Counts in DUI Jury Trial

Not Guilty

Not Guilty on All Counts in Illegal Firearms Jury Trial

Not Guilty

Complete Acquittal on Felony Evading Charges

Not Guilty on All Charges

Acquittal on Drug Sales and Transportation Charges

Not Guilty - Acquittal

Mandatory Sex Offender Charge Dismissed

Dismissed

.12 DUI Dismissed

Dismissed

Felony DUI Causing Great Bodily Injury

Reduced to Misdemeanor. NO Jail Time

False Imprisonment Case Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

Kidnapping Charge Dismissed

Kidnapping Dismissed

Under 21 DUI with .22 Blood Alcohol Level

Reduced to Wet Reckless and no License Suspension

Drug Sales and Firearm Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed!

3rd DUI: NO License Suspension, NO Jail Time

Felony Strike Battery Case Dismissed

Dismissal

.14 DUI No License Suspension and Reduced

No Suspension and Reduced Charge

.21 DUI Jury Trial - Hung Jury on Both Counts

Mistrial - Reduced Charge

2 Strike Felony Assault Case

Reduced to Misdemeanors - No jail time

1 lb. Meth Sales Charge

Acquittal

Sex Offender Registration Terminated

Drug Sales Case Dismissed

Charges Dismissed Entirely!

Felony DUI with Injury

Felony reduced to Misdemeanor No Jail

DUI Refusal: No Driver's License Suspension, Reduced Charge

NO Driver's License Suspension, DUI Dismissed

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Education

2012

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Student Course

Graduate

2010

Western Trial Advocacy Institute

Graduate

2007

Golden Gate School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Univ Of California Santa Barbara

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Spring Seminar

Jury Trial Practice

Publications

2014

Bakersfield Defense Law Firm Blog Three Strikes Law Failed Experiment

Languages

English

Activity

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