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Paul enjoys counseling people through difficult and confusing legal problems. Whether it be a "simple" traffic matter or a complex estate planning question, Paul recognizes that every case is significant to his clients and handles it with the care that it deserves.
Paul graduated from Oak Brook College of Law in 2008. After passing the California bar exam on his first attempt, Paul moved to Minnesota where he managed the revision of a treatise on Minnesota business organization law. He then moved to Bakersfield, California where he worked in business immigration law with the law firm of Eaton & Associates. While at E&A, Paul also enjoyed representing clients in traffic matters, drafting wills and trusts, and representing several clients caught in probate and trust litigation.
After spending two years in private practice, Paul relocated to Alabama to serve as a staff attorney to Justice Tom Parker of the Alabama Supreme Court. His duties included writing opinions and court memoranda for petitions for writs of certiorari, petitions for writs of mandamus, and direct appeals. Paul served in this position for two years and is incredibly grateful for the invaluable experience and lessons learned during his clerkship.
Paul left the Alabama Supreme Court in January 2015 to join Mark Bigger in founding Bigger & Harman, APC and enjoys working with Mark to zealously represent their clients in courts throughout Central and Eastern California. When not at work, Paul enjoys golfing, hiking, playing basketball, or watching baseball. He is passionate about protecting individual liberty and ensuring that everyone is afforded due process of law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
100%
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Bigger & Harman, APC
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 203, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by Bo | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Traffic Lawyer - Ticket Dismissed!
I am incredibly grateful to Attorney Paul Harman. After the court found me "guilty" of a speeding ticket, he got the charge completely dismissed, saving me the fine, points on my license, and an insurance hike. From our first consultation, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clear about his st...
Posted by Steve | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Steve T. CDL driver
Excellent job by this law firm. Recommend to any cdl holder with speeding ticket. Thank you Bigger and Harmon!!!
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Caught Speeding on the I- 5 (100+)
I was caught speeding on the I - 5 by the CHP. I had not realized that, I was driving beyond what is acceptable on Californian Highways - around 100+. I tried to argue, and gave the CHP Officer all sorts of excuses in order to be pardoned - but nothing worked. I asked the CHP Officer whether I cou...
Paul Matthew Harman's Lawyer Endorsements
Chananel Nakasaka
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"First and foremost, Paul Harman is an extraordinary human being. I've had multiple conversations with him and he has always been personable. I had his firm assist me with a criminal matter and a traffic matter. The results were nothing short of outstanding!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Harman's answers on Avvo indicate he is a highly knowledgeable speeding ticket attorney."
"Paul is the attorney you need to contest your traffic tickets. He is smart, creative, and gets the job done for his clients."
"Paul combines his considerable legal knowledge and skill with tremendous energy, thoroughness and compassion in the representation of his clients. He is honorable and well respected in the legal community, and I highly recommend him."
"I strongly endorse Mr. Harman. His attention to detail and persuasiveness make him an extremely effective advocate for his clients. If you've been hit with a ticket, call Paul!"
"I admire Paul's dedication to his clients and his commitment to providing quality legal services to them."
"I have known Paul for about 10 years and have always found him to be an attorney who is fully devoted to providing his clients with zealous, first-rate representation. Though he is one of the nicest people I've met, his litigation style is uncompromising. For those reasons, I am pleased to endorse Paul and recommend his services to all prospective clients."
Gabriel Waddell
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul truly cares about getting the best results for his clients, and he has the knowledge and experience to make it happen."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul Harman's creativity, extraordinary intellect, persistence for Justice in combination with his commitment to integrity is exactly why I refer clients to his firm with confidence."
"Paul is a highly motivated, energetic attorney who has a strong desire to give clients the best representation possible. Paul's strong interpersonal skills allow him to communicate with clients & meet their needs efficiently, yet maintain a high quality of performance. I would highly recommend that you speak to Paul before making your decision."
"Paul Harman is an intelligent and diligent attorney who will take the time to understand your needs. He will help you in determining the best course of action for you and your family."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Shareholder, Bigger & Harman, APC
2013 - 2015
Judicial Staff Attorney, Supreme Court of Alabama
2011 - 2013
Associate, Eaton & Associates
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Paul Harman
Associations
2009 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2013 - 2013
Kern County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionBoard of Directors
Education
2008
Oak Brook College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2015
Keeping Drivers on the Road
4 Unknown Consequences of Driving Over 100 MPH
2015
Keeping Drivers on the Road
Protecting Your Commercial Driver License
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I’m a cdl driver I received a ticket in kern county on the a I5 north for speeding was told kern county does no plea bargain ?
30 Jul 2021
Q&A
How do I deal with a mandatory court appearance for a speeding violation? The city I was cited is 200+ miles from where I reside
11 May 2020
Q&A
Notice of correction and proof of service?
08 Apr 2020