$ 250-250 per hour
Steve Karcher, JD, is president of The Karcher Law Firm, APC, in Bakersfield. Steve began his career in the law, in 1983, as a clerk in San Francisco. In 1984, Steve received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from CSU East Bay, in political science and public administration. In 1988, Steve received his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious Emory University School of Law (Gambrell Hall), where he focused on trial advocacy. In May of this year, he received a Masters in Divinity, with an Anglican Studies Certificate, from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminar.
Steve brings more than 23 years of experience as an attorney and 35 years in small business management– coupled with both an academic and a “boots on the ground” perspective. Amongst other things, Steve launched and managed a branch law office for a state-wide law firm for nine years. Steve has a vivid and "real life" understanding of the legal and practical concerns facing small to medium-sized businesses.
Today Steve specializes in business law, personal injury insurance litigation, and creditor rights, with considerable experience through California’s civil court. In fact, he is active in both state and federal courts, from Butte to San Diego counties, from the Northern to the Southern Federal Districts. His successful trial experiences include the defense of multi-million dollar tort claims, and complex contract disputes. He has been described by some jurors as delivering a “mesmerizing” closing argument.
A California native, Steve and his family have planted deep roots in Kern County. He has served on numerous non-profit boards, and has provided many years of volunteer service to the community through public and private schools, and service organizations.
A well-received candidate for California’s largest K-8 school board, Steve’s interest in public service has not waned. Today he speaks as an advocate for children, public civility, and legal, theological and business matters.
Steve has served as an Adjunct Professor at California State University Bakersfield, and presently serves as a member of the Eastern District’s Civil Rights Pro Bono Panel. He occasionally leads seminars through an outlet of Bakersfield Community College.
$ 250-250 per hour
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2100 F Street, Suite 240, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Steve Karcher is a hardworking, and knowledgeable lawyer. He treats his clients with the respect and attention that they deserve, no matter the kind of case. He's patient with his clients, and doesn't falter when it comes to standing his ground in front of a judge or jury. He believes in treating eve...
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015
Steve is a dedicated and wicked smart lawyer, with great business and real estate experience all over California. He has always responded very quickly to my calls or emails, and really goes the extra mile. He writes very well, knows the courts and the judges, and unlike other lawyers focuses on h...
Posted by Chriso | October 4, 2013
Estimated about $1500 to close a sale of a small business. Could not get the wording right in the docs. Lied about how much time he was spending. Lied about his communications with the buyers lawer. Repeatedly furnished the same docs that he had written wrong in the first place. Showed up uninvited ...
We're truly sorry that you felt you had a bad experience with our firm. We don't remember the events quite as described. There was an awful lot going on and many more people with interests in the conclusion of the sale of your business that I initially understood Please do know that we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. We have always cared deeply about our clients, their satisfaction and their welfare. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns. --SMK
Posted by Jeff | June 13, 2013
Our company has a longstanding relationship with Steve Karcher. He listens. He helps us take care of our business challenges with energy, professionalism and integrity.
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2004
Paul Harris Fellow, Bakersfield East Rotary Club
2011 - 2013
Managing Partner, The Karcher Law Firm, APC
2009 - 2011
Senior Cousnel, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc.
1999 - 2009
Office Managing Senior Partner, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc
1997 - 1998
Adjunct Professor Business Law, California State University, Bakersfield
1992 - 1999
Junior Partner, Borton Petrini. LLP
1989 - 1992
Associate Attorney, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc
1985 - 1988
Law Clerk on Contract, Injury and Defense Insurance Cases, Emory University School Of Law
1983 - 1985
Law Clerk, City & County Of San Francisco
1992 - Present
Kern County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
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Rotary
2008 - 2010
City of Shafter, Chamber of Commerce BoardPresident
1999 - 1999
Kern County Bar AssociationChair
1998 - 1998
Kern County Bar AssociationChairman
1997 - 2001
Bakersfield City Schools Education FoundationBoard Member
2013
MA - Masters
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
2013
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