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Joel Edward Lueck
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Biography
Over the past decade, Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Lueck has handled thousands of criminal cases in the Kern County Superior Court. From simple misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies, Mr. Lueck’s level of dedication to his clients and their cases has earned him an unparalleled level of respect amongst fellow criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges.
A deep understanding of California criminal law and procedure, coupled with the ability to accurately evaluate individual cases at the earliest stage is what sets Mr. Lueck apart, often resulting in entire cases or the most serious charges being dismissed. Mr. Lueck takes great pride in his knowledge of each case and represents his clients in a manner that always strives to attain the best outcome, as quickly as possible.
A native of Bakersfield (West High School – 1992, CSU Bakersfield – 1996), Mr. Lueck returned home to practice law after graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1999. He began his legal career as an Associate with the local law firm of Clifford & Brown, but quickly transitioned into his criminal defense practice by taking a job with the Kern County Public Defender’s Office in 2001. In more than ten years as a Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Lueck tried more than twenty cases to verdict and conducted in excess of two thousand preliminary hearings. His constant presence in the courtroom, along with the manner in which he presents his cases, has resulted in his recognition as one of the most respected members of the criminal defense bar in Kern County.
On a personal level, Mr. Lueck is happily married to his wife of more than seventeen years. Together they are members of Laurelglen Bible Church and enjoy spending time with their two children, traveling, and remaining active in various athletic activities such as swimming and cycling. In his spare time, Mr. Lueck dabbles in photography, loves to barbeque, and tries to keep current with his favorite soccer teams (LA Galaxy and Everton).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
26 years | 8,000 cases
Violent Crime
20%
26 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
26 years | 500 cases
Domestic Violence
15%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Joel E. Lueck
1522 18th Street, Suite 211, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by Dylan | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent Lawyer!
Joel helped me expunge a misdeanor I was convicted of many years ago. He worked diligently on my case and has helped me tremendously! He is also very personable and easy to talk to. I am glad I hired him and I would recomend him to anyone needing the legal service he can provide for you.
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent lawyer
When I received my speeding ticket [101 in a 65] in May 2015, I was very distraught. I searched and searched different lawyers that service Kern county. Most of the other lawyers I have found were charging me a ridiculous amount for something that is not a guaranteed which is a dismissal case. I foun...
Posted by Rosie R1234 | April 14, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
4 points in 1 ticket, about to lose my license!
Joel Lueck is extremely professional and upfront. I highly recommend Joel, he is an excellent lawyer that keeps open communication. He always responded to my emails or text messages in an efficient matter. When I called Joel he was straight forward with me and did not make any promises about winning ...
Joel Edward Lueck's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joel Lueck is an incredibly talented attorney. He has a brilliant legal mind matched only by his amazing caring heart for the people he represents."
"Joel is unquestionably one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and effective attorneys in Kern County. He has handled thousands of cases of all sorts and he is the kind of attorney that other attorneys look to when they need help."
"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Joel is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. He is very well regarded by defense attorneys and prosecutors alike, and gets the very best results for his clients. I spent several years as a prosecutor and had many cases with Joel as the defense attorney. He was always able to make me, as a prosecutor, see his client's side. Because of his professionalism, I was always willing to work with him to find a good solution."
"Joel is a great guy, very easy to talk to and does a great job on serious felony cases. I have referred several clients to Joel and have always received great responses from those people I sent to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a dedicated attorney who is very skilled in his work. I would not hesitate to recommend his services."
"I've have known and admired Mr. Lueck for over ten years. He is very well respected in the legal community as an honest hardworking and creative criminal defense attorney. I have witnessed Mr. Lueck win numerous cases before the Kern County Courts. Mr. Lueck is well versed in the complexities of criminal procedure, motion work and he is an excellent trial attorney. I endorse Joel for any criminal matter."
"I endorse Mr. Joel Lueck. Mr. Lueck is an attorney with integrity, legal smart and a reputation to giving 100% to his clients. I have worked with Mr. Lueck for over 6 years and found him to be dedicated, tenacious and zealous in handling all his cases and getting results for his clients. If you want an attorney respected by judges, colleagues and opposing counsel then you want Joel Lueck. If you want an attorney who will fight for you, work hard for you and get the right results then you want Joel Lueck."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Mock Trial Coach Service Award, West High School (Bakersfield, CA)
2011
10 Year Service Award, Kern County Public Defender's Office
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Joel E. Lueck
2001 - 2011
Deputy Public Defender, Kern County Public Defender's Office
1999 - 2000
Associate, Clifford & Brown
Associations
2009 - Present
Kern County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
California Public Defenders Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Straub
Case Dismissed
People v. Hurtado
Case Dismissed
People v. Younan
Case Dismissed
People v. Gonzalez
Case Dismissed
People v. Muro
Case Dismissed
Poeple v. Casabar
Case Dismissed
People v. Reese
Dismissed
People v. Dowl
Dismissed
People v. Black
Dismissed
People v. Barrios
Dismissed
People v. Collins
Dismissed
People v. Webster
Dismissed
People v. Kellybrew
Dismissed
People v. Steen
Dismissed
People v. Torres
Not Guilty
People v. Babers
Not Guilty
Education
1999
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
California State University, Bakersfield
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Kern County Public Defender's MCLE Seminar
Representing Gang Clients at the Preliminary Hearing Stage
Publications
1999
Southern Illinois University Law Journal
Survey of Illinois Law: Mandatory Arbitration
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
How can i fight a california marijuana ticket to get it dismissed?
21 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can I fire my public defender on the day of sentencing?
29 Jan 2013
Q&A
My friend was charged with 5 counts of armed robbery and conspiracy, how much jail time will she serve?
17 Nov 2012