Heberto Avila Sala

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Heberto Avila Sala

also known as H.A. Sala

5.0
8 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime ... +2 more

641 H Street, Bakersfield, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Heberto

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
Drug Crime 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%
White Collar Crime 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

H.A. Sala, A Professional Law Corporation

641 H Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93304

hasala.com/

Online Presence

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Heberto Avila Sala's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Gun Law

Posted by Ryan | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

The very best in Kern County

Hands down the best. I talked to a few in town including Bill Slocomb and I could tell Sala had the most confidence out of any lawyer in town. He was 4x the cost of most but he got me fully acquitted of 5 felonies from marijuana to gun charges. Even got me my money back, my guns back, damn there eve...rything back besides my weed lol. Got raided January 2017 and was acquitted in April 2018. If you don’t hire this man your either poor or dumb. (Not to sound like a jack@ss but if your gonna do dumb stuff to get arrested, make sure you got the funds to pay the best. Thanks once again Sala.

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Heberto Avila Sala's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Heberto is a true fighter for his clients. He has the respect of the local judiciary and knows the ins and outs of the Bakersfield Criminal Justice system."

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Bruce Blythe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Sala for close to 20 years and we have worked together on a number of cases, he's the best of the best."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Heberto. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Alexander Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"H.A. Sala is one of the best, if not the best, criminal defense attorneys in Kern County. His client dedication is amazing. The prosecutors in the Kern County DA's office have had a great deal of respect for Mr. Sala for many years. I would know, I was one of them, and I knew every time I faced Mr. Sala in court, I was going to have to work very hard just to keep up with him. Mr. Sala is simply one of the best."

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Kathleen Faulkner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Faulkner

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sala is a very honest, determined and prepared attorney. He is a great lawyer and better human being."

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Jeremy Brehmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Sala is the preeminent criminal defense attorney in Kern County dealing with serious felony matters. A seasoned advocate for his clients, his reputation as a zealous and intelligent attorney is well known by lawyers and judges alike. I would and have recommended Mr. Sala to those accused of crimes."

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Harry Reynolds

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Sala professionally for most of his career. He is probably the best criminal defense lawyer in Bakersfield. He has an outstanding and well-deserved, reputation in the legal community. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Richard Middlebrook

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Sala is one of the finest narcotics defense lawyers in the State. His talents, knowledge and know-how in those cases is unsurpassed. We refer many of callers who have drug related offenses to Mr. Sala. I do so with the utmost of confidence. He is respected by his peers and by the bench as one of the best at what he does."

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Craig Thigpen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harry Reynolds

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathleen Faulkner

Litigation lawyer

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Jeremy Brehmer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale Hubble

2014

Bench and Bar Award, Kern County Bar Association

2014

Favorite Attorney- Bakersfield Life Magazine, Bakersfield Californian

2011

Atticus Finch Award, Kern County Bar Association

1995

Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law, California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, H.A. Sala, A Professional Law Corporation

1983 - 1986

Deputy Public Defender, Kern County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Judicial Appointments Evaluation Committee-KCBA

Chairman

2011 - Present

Oversight Committee, KCBA Indigent Defense Program

Chairman

2011 - Present

Kern County Bar Association Charitable Foundation

Director

2009 - Present

Kern County Court Liaison Committee

Member

1986 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice- Life Member

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Life Member

Member

2008 - 2010

Kern County Bar Association

Director

2004 - 2005

Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. U. A.

Acquittal

People v. M. L.

Dismissal

People v. A. Y.

Acquittal

People v. D. B.

Dismissed

People v. D. O.

Dismissed

People v. D. S.

Dismissed

People v. J. C.

Dismissed

People v. J. S.

Dismissed

People v. J. K.

Community Service

People v. J. Y.

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Education

1981

University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of California Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Conducting Effective Preliminary Hearings

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Litigating Unlawful Detentions

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Opening Statements, Cross-Examination & Closing Argument

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Ethics and Fair Administration of Justice

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

DSL Sentencing after Cunningham

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Preparing Effective Cross Examination

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Litigation of Motions to Traverse and Quash Search Warrants

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Crawford v. Washington:The Resurrection of the Right to Confrontation

Languages

Spanish

English

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