Jesse Kim Whitten

Jesse Kim Whitten

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 21 years

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

1712 19th Street, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Campbell Whitten PLC

1712 19th Street, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA, 93301-4313

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Jesse Kim Whitten's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tired of being going to jail!!!

I recently navigated a complex legal situation involving child custody, a pending hit-and-run charge from four years prior, and an unjust domestic incident that my ex-partner had falsely accused me of. Despite my best efforts to present my case, the judge seemed unyielding and revoked my visitation r...ights. In a desperate attempt to regain control, I reached out to a legal service that came highly recommended. Their responsiveness and professionalism stood out immediately. Not only did they listen attentively to my predicament, but they also offered practical solutions. Their willingness to work with me, including flexible payment options, eased my financial burden during this challenging time. Remarkably, before I had even completed my payments, they achieved remarkable results. They successfully dismissed my pending charges and expunged an old record that had lingered in the system for years. Their efficiency far exceeded my expectations, especially considering the exorbitant fees demanded by other attorneys—often upwards of $25,000. In hindsight, choosing this legal service was a game-changer. Their dedication, affordability, and swift resolution allowed me to move forward with confidence, unencumbered by past legal entanglements. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone facing similar challenges.

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Jesse Kim Whitten's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Martens

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jesse is a lawyer that I know and trust, I highly recommend his services."

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Matthew Faulkner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Whitten is very experienced and dedicated to the profession. For all of the clients that I have referred to Mr. Whitten, all of them have been satisfied with their excellent representation. I know that if I refer a client to Mr. Whitten that they will get the same high quality representation that I would do for my own clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Clayton Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Campbell Whitten PLC

2005 - 2012

Owner, Law Offices of Jesse Whitten

2005 - 2012

Panel Attorney, California Parole Advocacy Program

Associations

2013 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2007 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Toralba

Evidence suppressed, warrant based on suppressed evidence quashed, case dismissed

People v. Broom

Evidence supressed, case dismissed

People v. Trujillo

Plead to misdemeanor with no jail time.

People v. Ventura

All charges dismissed

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Education

N/A

Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

MCLE lecture for Young Woolridge

What Every Attorney Should Know About Criminal Law

Languages

English

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