Patrick Richard Bowers

Patrick Richard Bowers

also known as Patrick Bowers

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

3200 21st St, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys

3200 21st St, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys

864 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

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Patrick Richard Bowers's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

5 star (56)
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1 star (6)

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forgiven but not Forgotten

First and foremost, to be forgiven for a mistake that serves as a lifelong reminder to be never repeated again, is the most valuable lesson anyone can hope for, and Patrick Bowers did just that for our family member! Although we craved more regular ongoing information because of not understanding t...he legal system, Patrick did supply us with comforting and hopeful communication initially which was worth every penny. The sometimes neutral and cryptic text messages during the 2 month process taught us patience while he conducted his gifted diligence behind the scenes, all the while, also directed us towards understanding the importance of accountability via self- awareness and commitment to community education. Thank you, Patrick, for making good on your promises by erasing the shame. Hearing his kind and gentle words spoken on the phone after the case was successfully completed and won was truly a lifetime reward.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Un professional, clueless, Does not answer phone calls ,does not show up to court and changes court dates without explaining

I would not recommend this (attorney) He does not communicate with you . At 1st he will answer your phone and then he won't answer your calls. He changes court dates , without telling you why and leaves you clueless . I had to do my own research online and call the court directly, and told me that my... original court date ,he never showed up or no one came to represent me and that it only shows that someone online change your court date . I tried reaching out to him and no answer and just text messages that my court date is changed again again , like why ?? It's just a simple traffic ticket. I had to pay my ticket directly threw court to avoid this frustration and clueless situation. This man is a scam , don't hurt this man or you'll be clueless of your court date situation. Stay away ,move on ,keep looking for different lawyer . (Once you pay ) He won't answer his phone calls (only new numbers!)

Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scam artist

This lawyer has no idea what he is doing and is one of the most unprofessional human beings I have ever met . How he even managed to get this far and achieve a law degree is beyond me . We paid him a nice 8k to represent our case and he didn’t even show up to court 3 consecutive times without saying ...anything and even failed to show up when the judge had mandated him . His assistants didn’t even know where he was and had even stated on record that he was notified and knew he was supposed to show up any attempt to call or text him was ignored . He tried to recommend me to ignore the judges orders and not show up to court which would’ve resulted in a warrant . It’s been weeks and he still never called or texted giving an update or explanation nor did he have anything done for my case , I pretty much was left representing myself looking stupid . After contacting the BAR I’ve found that he has a history of doing this to his clients and has numerous complaints filed against him .I gave him 8k and he didn’t even show up to one court hearing this man is a scam do not give him your money . After him bombing my case and pissing the courts off with his carelessness and unprofessionalism I was incarcerated and after attempting to call him cause he said he would get me on calander to fix the mistake he ghosted me and I haven’t heard from him since , he decided to call it a job well done and left me in there . Do not give this man your money cause after I gave him mine I never saw him again , literallly .

Patrick Bowers

Replied last June 4, 2025

Good morning, I don't know who you are since you posted this anonymously. Please contact me directly at your earliest convenience so I can address your concerns.

Posted by Mert Can | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Uncaring, Unhelpful, and Unprofessional – Stay Away

My experience with Patrick Richard Bowers and his office was absolutely terrible. They were rude, unprofessional, and completely unhelpful from the start. I never felt supported or properly represented. I had to find out on my own—by checking court records—that I was found guilty. No one from the ...office even bothered to inform me. It was clear they have no regard for TVC clients; we’re just treated like numbers with no real effort or care. I was constantly the one following up. I even had to remind him about my own court hearing. It felt like I was doing the lawyer’s job instead of being helped by one. I asked how much the appeal would cost, and they told me $2,200. I was shocked. I even asked, “Do you mean $200 or $2,200?” and they said, “No, it’s $2,200.” I said no thanks and told them I’d leave a review — and suddenly, their attitude changed. Right away, they said, “We can do it for free.” It felt so fake and manipulative. The whole time, whenever I needed help or had a question, they either ignored me or gave me useless answers. I truly felt like they didn’t care at all. I deeply regret.Do not waste your time or money. They simply don’t care and will not be there when you need them most.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did not take CA state bar.

Will not return telephone calls. Hides behind text messages. If you live in San Luis Obispo you can do much better.

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Patrick Richard Bowers's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Underwood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bowers is a dedicated and passionate attorney. His knowledge and expertise can be trusted. He is a zealous advocate for his clients!"

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Jason Flores

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Other

"Great attorney!"

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John Underwood

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Middlebrook & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

California Defense Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Najera v. DMV

5th Dist. Court of Appeal win

Freitas v. DMV

5th Dist. Court of Appeal win

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Education

2009

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2006

University of California, Washington DC Center

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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