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Mark Anthony Raimondo is a Proven Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. Mr. Raimondo earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University, and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. For the past seventeen years, Mark Anthony Raimondo has worked passionately and successfully in the field of Criminal Law. Mr. Raimondo has handled over 7000 criminal cases, and he has conducted over 80 Criminal Jury trials ranging from misdemeanor cases all the way through the most serious felony cases including 1st degree murder trials. We pride ourselves at offering a vigorous criminal defense at an affordable price.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
27 years | 8,500 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
27 years | 2,500 cases
Domestic Violence
25%
27 years | 2,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
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Mark Anthony Raimondo's Reviews
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Posted by Tim | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mark Anthony Raimondo, gets results.
"Mark Anthony Raimondo is an exceptional advocate. I was facing a very difficult legal situation, and he was able to negotiate a plea deal that was far better than I had hoped for. Throughout the process, Mark and his team were professional, transparent, and non-judgmental. Their expertise turned a h...
Posted by daniel | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DUI
mark help me to remove my DUI and some old records I had thank you for helping me you did a nice job and well hire you again and hardly recommend you thank you for your help
Posted by Anthony | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Look No Further!
I was 23 when this situation occurred. I was coming home after a graveyard shift to find my daughter awake at 5 in the morning with her mother and a man I had never met inside my home. Drugs on the table and both of them belligerently drunk. The stranger made threatening advances and one thing led to...
Posted by Tagg Saef | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good hard working folks in this firm!
I recommend The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo, they were able to dismiss my case. From the desk lady to all of team involved in this firm, they are there to help you with whatever you are going through. ALEX SELMAN you are the man, thank you for dismissing my case.
Posted by Krystal | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Professional Knowledgable and Caring
I would highly recommend Mark Anthony Raimondo if you or someone you care about is in need of a criminal defense attorney. Mark and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely care about not only their clients but their families as well. From day one Mark took the time to explain wh...
Mark Anthony Raimondo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is hard-working, conscientious, and always does a good job for his clients. He has finally opened his own shop, and is practicing law the way he always wanted to. His standards are high and his representation is good."
"I endorse this lawyer.Mark is an experienced, excellent lawyer who zealously represents his clients and has had excellent results in doing so. I have worked with Mark in co-defendant cases on occasion and find him to be well prepared, well-versed in the law and extremely competent."
"Mark Raimondo is extremely talented and is the type of litigator you want on your side. As a fellow criminal defense attorney I have worked closely with Mark on many cases and I can attest to his aggressive and brilliant skills in trial. I have learned a lot from him. He truly cares about his clients. He comes highly recommended."
"Mark is a fantastic attorney, well known in the legal community for his impressive track record of successes. Despite his young appearance he has handled literally thousands of cases, and effectively advocated for those in need for many years now. Mark is extremely talented and dedicated to his clients, and always ready to fight for the best results. He is an asset not just to his clients, but to the profession. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this Mark, he is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raimondo is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raimondo is experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. He's an excellent lawyer and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is aggressive and fights hard for his clients. With his experience in criminal defense you can't go wrong. If you need help with a serious case, call Mark."
"Mr. Raimondo is everything you want in a great criminal defense lawyer. He is brilliant and caring. I've seen him take several seemingly hopeless cases and get remarkable results."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Raimondo as a fellow member of the Kern County Criminal Defense Bar for more than the past decade. Over that period he has proven himself to be a highly qualified and ethical attorney in every case that he has handled. He is one of only a handful of attorneys in Kern County that I would feel comfortable referring a criminal case to."
"Mark is very highly regarded in the Kern County legal community as an outstanding criminal defense attorney, and for good reason. He is highly experienced, very knowledgeable, and most importantly, he's an impressively effective advocate."
"As an attorney, you get to see other attorneys who are in court on a daily basis and doing a great job for their clients. Mark is one of those attorneys. From his time with the public defender, and now out in private practice, Mark continues to handle serious criminal cases with poise and ability. He is in court every day working hard for the best outcome for his clients and is always willing to go the distance for each case."
"Mark has earned the reputation as one of Bakersfield's top criminal defense attorneys. He is known throughout Kern County by judges, DA's, and fellow criminal defense lawyers as being smart, aggressive, trustworthy, charismatic, and someone who genuinely cares about his clients. Most importantly, Mark is a passionate trial lawyer who works tirelessly to obtain favorable results for each and every individual he represents. I have and will continue to recommend his firm for serious/violent felony, DUI, and narcotics cases in the central valley area."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2023
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2022
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2021
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2020
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2010
Recognition Board of Directors 2010, Kern County Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices Mark Anthony Raimondo, P.C.
2001 - 2011
Deputy Public Dfender, Kern County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2003 - Present
Crimial Defense Section KCBAAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Kern County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2001 - Present
CPDAAttorney Member
1999 - Present
State bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2010 - 2010
Kern County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2010
Kern County Bar AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Hunter
Jury Verdict NOT Guilty kidnapping for ransom and Not Guilty torture.
People v. Lopez
Motion to Supress Granted Case Dismissed
People v. Gonzales
Not Guilty on all counts, on all theories.
People v. Johnson
Release from Prison
People v. West
Dismissed
People v. Cervantes
Dismissed
People v Robinson
Dismissed
People v. Womback
Dismissed
People v. Forman
Dismissed
People v. Nicholson
Dismissed
People v Mailloux
Felony Probation
Education
2014
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Legal Specialization Education Death Penalty Conference
2010
Santa Clara University School of Law
Death Penalty College
1998
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Rutgers-The State University-Newark
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
MCLE Training
Essential Inspiration of Voir Dire
2010
Defense Seminar
995 Issues to consider in Gang Preliminary Hearings
2006
Kern County Public Defender
Voir DIre in Sex Abuse Cases
Publications
2012
Bako420 Magazine
Recent Changes in Medical Marijuana Law
2012
Bakersfield DUI Magazine
Bakersfield DUI Journal
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the likelihood of the DA not filing a misdemeanor DUI for a year, and the DUI becomes subsequently dropped?
27 Feb 2014
Q&A
Can you be charged for a crime for giving a mentally disabled person illegal drugs which may have compounded thier instability ?
03 Oct 2012
Q&A
BAC levels after probation is complete in california
26 Sep 2012