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Monica Lara Bermudez

Criminal defense Attorney at Bakersfield, CA

5.0   3 reviews
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Monica

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Born and raised in Bakersfield, I am proud to assist my hometown community. I graduated from Foothill High School and then attended Bakersfield College. I earned my degree in English from Fresno State and my Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law. Returning to Bakersfield to serve the community was always my goal. I passed the State Bar of California in 2010 and since then I have volunteered for many organizations including The Kern County Bar Association's Women Lawyer's Section, Kern County Young Lawyer's Section and Kern County Criminal Defense Section.

I am formerly with the Tulare County Public Defender's Office and The Law Office of David A. Torres. I am a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and the Gerry Spence Trial College.

Through my years of legal experience, I have grown to understand the complexities of our legal system. More importantly, I understand the community I was raised in and I understand the needs of my clients.

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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Determined attorney
Monica and Team, You patiently and tirelessly worked on my loved ones case. The charges were serious and the circumstances were challenging but you persevered and ultimately got my loved one the desired outcome. Monica, You were empathetic, honest, positive and a great listener through this horrible situation. Our family can’t thank you and your team enough. I hope to never need your services again but I recommend you to anyone who has a criminal case and has some form of SMI. You have given our family hope for a better future for our loved one. Thank you
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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2019
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Top attorney
Ms. Bermudez is an excellent attorney who goes beyond to represent her client, as she did in our case. She is not only keenly aware of the law but also connects with her client in a personal manner that allows her to fully be ware of the special circumstances surrounding each individual case. Thank you!
Posted by Ian | August 24, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Thank you God for putting attorney Monica Lara Bermudez in my way!
I strongly recommend attorney Monica Lara Bermudez. Ms. Bermudez and her staff is reliable, trustworthy, and caring. I had an attorney who bailed out on me a month before my interview with USCIS. Because of brother's criminal charges that were mistakenly placed with my fingerprints; she claimed that the case was too difficult and she wasn't sure of the outcome because the matter was in another state. I went to Ms. Bermudez and explained my situation to her and she agreed to take my case. Monica hit the ground running, and was able obtain all the documents i need from KCSO, and instantly I knew that I have found the right attorney, because my previous attorney was never able to get all the documents i needed to prove my identity. Additionally, Monica was able to gathered up evidence to show that i was never arrested in Kern County. Also, she presented evidence showing that i never even lived in California. Ms. Bermudez and her staff worked tirelessly day and night to obtain every documents and dispositions that were in question by USCIS. She basically led me by the hand all the way to the finish line. Today, I am here to say that a guy from Jamaica with a few brushes with the law is now a citizen of the United States of America, and I owe it all to Monica Lara Bermudez and her staff. Ms. Bermudez, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Office of David A. Torres
  • 2011 - Present
  • Public Defender
  • Tulare County Public Defender
  • 2010 - 2011

Education

  • San Joaquin College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2010
  • California State University, Fresno
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2006

Associations

  • Kern County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Kern County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section
  • President
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section
  • President
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
  • Graduate
  • 2015 - 2015
  • National Criminal Defense College
  • Graduate
  • 2013 - 2013
  • Kern County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Board Member
  • 2013 - 2016
  • Kern County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Board Member
  • 2013 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Pro-Bono Recognition
  • Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
  • 2016
  • Pro-Bono Recognition
  • Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)
Given (3)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Monica for several years now and have trained with her at an esteemed trial college. She is dedicated to her work and to her clients. She puts people at ease with her compassion and understanding of each person and their situation. I had the privilege of working with her on some of her cases and I got to personally see the skills that she brings to the table. Any person would be blessed to have her in their corner fighting for them."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ms. Bermudez is a passionate, intelligent, and hardworking attorney. She is someone I worked with in the public defender's office for a number of years, and is truly an exceptional legal professional. I do not hesitate referring clients to her and am confident that in her hands, clients will receive the most favorable outcome that is legally possible."
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Bakersfield Criminal defense Lawyer Monica Lara Bermudez
Monica Lara Bermudez
Criminal defense Attorney
Bakersfield, CA
Licensed for 12 years