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Mark Anthony Raimondo

Criminal defense Attorney at Bakersfield, CA

4.9   51 reviews
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  • Licensed for 24 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1999
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About Mark

Learn Mark’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    With over seventeen years of experience in criminal law, Mr Raimondo has a vast amount of experience in all criminal law matters. He had successfully handled over eight thousand cases throughout Kern County. Mr Raimondo has conducted over sixty criminal jury trials ranging for clients charged with misdemeanors DUI's all the way through the most serious and violent homicide cases.

    24 years, 8,500 cases

  2. DUI and DWI
    25%

    24 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Domestic violence
    25%

    24 years, 2,500 cases

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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.

Awards

Client's Choice 2019,2015,2014,2013,2012
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Law Offices of Mark Anthony Raimondo
651 H Street
S
Bakersfield, CA, 93314

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
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Posted by Theodore | August 19, 2014
Superb Attorney
I was charged with Domestic Violence.. It was a totally bs case.. My now x girlfriend absolutely flipped out on me in a public place because she saw me talking with an old friend of mine. After she threw her drink on me and started to scream at me, . I walked away. She then followed me and jumped into my car and bit me. The pain and surprise of the bite caused me to have a minor traffic accident with the car parked in front of me. She fled the area, and I called 911. When the cops arrived, her fake tears convinced them that i was at fault and arrested me!!! Here i was with all the injuries and several witnesses. It was unbelievable.. Good old BPD.. the man is always at fault in their minds. Wow once our of jail, It was hard to decide what attorney to take until I met Mr. Raimondo. Right from the first meeting with him he filled me with confidence, and i felt protected. I had, and thanks to Mark still have, a clean record. Mr. Raimondo put together the entire case. Meanwhile, several months into this case, this crazy girl came by my home, drunk, and keyed my car. She was arrested on this date for DUI and vandalism. Mr. Raimondo showed all this to the DA, but they still did not want to dismiss. Mr. Raimondo never gave up, and he relentlessly pressured to the DA, even setting the case for trial and he was ready to defend me to the bitter end. The whole time, Mr. Raimondo was very reasonable about allowing me to make payments towards his fee. His fee was also fair. It was a long and frustrating process. I was getting denied jobs because of this arrest, and Mark always kept my spirits up. He never pressured me at all to "just take a dea"l, and always believed in me. He is intelligent and very well prepared. The DA eventually gave up, thanks to Mark's persistence and the fact that I was really innocent. I am glad the situation is over, and I thank him and all of his great staff for their hard work.. I'm looking forward to working with Mark again to have my arrest record sealed as well. I'm very confident he will work persistently to fight for factual innocence for me. He not only became my attorney but a friend too. Definitely highly recommend him. 5 stars+++++.
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Posted by Steven | February 4, 2014
Great experience! Wonderful attorney!
Mark is a wonderful attorney! He is very knowledgeable and prepared a great defense for my preliminary hearing. He knows his stuff and he is worth every penny! Would definently go to him again if I or anybody I knew ever got in any trouble!!
Posted by Anthony | February 17, 2023
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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 another and I ended up fearing for my life and shooting him twice. I have never found myself in any serious legal trouble before this incident but I was later charged with 2 felonies (assault with a deadly weapon, intent to terrorize). I had one and only one offer for the majority of 4 years. The court's offer was flat out 7 years in prison. The situation being as serious as it was I knew I needed the best lawyer by my side regardless of charge or distance. I spent many hours scouring reviews and online results of every local lawyer in Bakersfield and Mark definitely stood out from the crowd. Results don't lie and Mark's price wasn't any more than any other lawyer of his caliber. I knew from our very first meeting that I had made a great choice and instantly retained him, and so our 4 year journey began. Mark's a master of his craft and knows all the ins and outs of the court system. My case was dragged on for four years in my favor. With COVID-19 all major courts processes were slowed down for nearly two years. I believe this case was not a race but a slow and steady marathon. Although you may want your case done as quickly as possible, which can certainly happen.. I felt Mark's ability to drag my case out until the perfect timing was a game changer. Some lawyers want to get you in and out and wipe their hands clean of your case, but Mark was willing to stay patient and diligent and work with me long term which I greatly appreciated. His staff was always helpful and informative through the whole process. There were no hidden fees or agendas and they always made me feel confident in everything they helped with. Fast forward to just a few weeks ago and my prayers have been answered. The day before trial was set I accepted a miraculous new offer which I was so happy to accept. Mark's work paid off and he was able to get the DA to offer me NO FELONIES, 1 MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT THAT WILL BE DISMISSED WITHIN A YEAR. This means I was put in a horrible situation that I felt I needed to use deadly force and I shot someone, got charged with 2 major felonies, was facing 7 years in prison, and Mark somehow got me sentenced with the same charge as someone could receive for a street fight! If you're reading this, look no further. When you are dealing with your life on the line you don't have any room to leave this up for chance. You need a strong, experienced, reputable lawyer, who will stay by your side no matter how long it takes and will give you the confidence and relief you need during your difficult times.
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Posted by Tagg Saef | October 21, 2022
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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
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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 what was going on and continued to work hard even through the delays and constraints as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. His fees are extremely reasonable and you will be getting the best.
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2021
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Exceptional service
I love the service provided by Alex Selman. He did my motion hearing and the serious felony charges were entirely dismissed. This is a huge blessing for me because now i have my life back and Alex reassured me that everything was going to be okay! I have trust in you guys!
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2021
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Beyond Grateful!
Both my husband and I are adoptive parents to our 3 teenage grandchildren and were arrested for felony child abuse. We were devastated! The police didn’t hear us, they arrested us based on a story by a 12 year old who was mad at us. At 62 years old I never had any brush with the law whatsoever; I was scared! Meeting Mark Raimondo for the first time was reassuring; he was confident that we would not be charged with a felony. We ended up getting charged with a misdemeanor that Mark got dismissed. I am so grateful and relieved. The money we spent was worth being able to sleep at night. I was scared to leave my house for fear that I might even get pulled over for a traffic violation. I now feel that I have a new start to rebuild myself and our family. Thank you, Mark!
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Posted by Jessica | March 5, 2021
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Comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
My father got into trouble with the law and was faced with 1st degree murder charges and conspiracy along with other ones. My father continued with his insisting his innocence. After checking out 1 attorney who wanted an outrageous retainer fee someone recommended Mark I met with him and his staff that day and retained him also that same day... That night he went and visited my father and started his case. He too believed my fathers innocence... Mark worked with me with getting the money to pay him... Needless to say 6 years later and my father has been out of prison for a year and a half already and it is all thanks to Mark and his staff for their hard work...
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Posted by Lorie | February 2, 2021
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Alex S great attorney!
Alex handled my case, I was charged with a misdemeanor and he got everything dropped for me! :) great attorney would definitely recommend always! Thank you.
Posted by Penny | December 19, 2019
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Excellent Attorney
My fiancé and I were very lucky to find Mr.Raimondo. He is a god send. My fiancé‘s child’s mother lied and had felony charges brought against my fiancé due to her losing full custody of their daughter. After calling numerous other attorneys and them asking for way too much. I found Mr. Raimondo online, I emailed him the situation and he responded back telling me to make an appointment with his office for a free consultation. I called and his friendly staff got us in right away. My fiancé and I explained the situation to him and that these charges are false due to a current custody battle going on. He really cared and listened to us. He gave us best and worst case scenario and his fee for retaining him. My fiancé and I were really nervous at this point. Once he told us the fee we were a ecstatic, we couldn’t believe it. He was so reasonable we retained him the next day. He said he should be able to have this dismissed, worst case misdemeanor no jail time. The first court appearance was the arraignment. The next court appearance one month later CASE DISMISSED! I commend Mr. Raimondo he is the best Attorney in Bakersfield he and his staff are friendly and professional and he is affordably priced. He does not make guarantees, he gives it to you straight. We recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney. Thank you so much Mark Raimondo. We appreciate everything you have done for our family.
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Posted by Tim | November 6, 2019
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Got the results I needed!
Mark is an outstanding attorney. He has an in-depth knowledge of the law and an exceptional ability to access the facts of an issue and design meticulous, fair and comprehensive representation. Mark is a professional who is not only brilliant, but a humble. He is the rare combination of scholar and intellect yet represents his clients with rigorous strength in his straight-forward precise knowledge of the law. When I was in a difficult position, Mark took the reins and brought the matter to a swift conclusion in my favor – the law was on our side and Mark proved it. He is truly a remarkable individual and professional. His staff is likewise professional and incredibly helpful.
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Posted by Andrew | June 10, 2019
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Mark goes above and beyond!
I hired Mark back in 2013 when I was falsely arrested for a DUI when the person I was driving with was the one driving not me. The DMV wanted to put this DUI charge on my license. Mark not only won my case but he proved that I was not the one driving my car. The eye witness that the police supposedly had was none other than the aunt of the girl who was driving my car and she slipped up by saying her niece would never lie. So my innocence was proven based off the fact that Mark did his research, went above and beyond to get all facts in order and even found out the eye witness was the girl’s aunt and she was lying for her niece. Mark even went out of his way to make sure my record was sealed and destroyed as he proved me innocent. I’d recommend anyone to contact Mark whenever you need someone to back you up because I can guarantee you he will go above and beyond to make sure you get a fair trial. He really is truly a respectable well educated lawyer that knows exactly what he is doing. Thanks for your help Mark! You have been a life savor!!
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Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2019
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Awesome and friendly
My lawyer Alex Spelman did everything he said he was gonna to do. Always kept me in the loop with everything. Misdemeanor all the way down to infraction and a small fine no probation nothing on my record.
Posted by Peter | April 28, 2019
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Outstanding service
The service I received was A+. Thank you so much. I will always be thankful and praise your service.
Posted by Janet | December 10, 2018
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Hired for a family member and happy with the outcome
From the day we met Mr. Raimondo he was very respectful, listened to us, was very knowledgeable and showed he cared. His charges were reasonable. This was an approximately 2yrs of going back and forth in court. Mr. Raimondo kept us updated and was very honest. On the case it was difficult to come to some negotiations or agreement with DA. He would not take what the DA was offering and was ready to go for trial. Because of his knowledge and expertise the attempted murder was dropped, no jail/prison time, just probation. He treated my family member and fought for him like family. I do not hesitate to recommend him. God forbid if I need an attorney I would hire him. To Mr. Raimondo and staff we are ever grateful. Blessings.
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018
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Great lawyer! Great results!
I contacted Mark Raimondo regarding a family member who needed representation based on my personal knowledge of Mark’s expertise in criminal defense and his excellent reputation in the community. Mark called me back immediately (even though it was a hiliday weekend). We met with him in a timely manner and he explained what he planned to do and gave us a time frame of how and when he wiuld get it done. Throughout the process, he kept us apprised of what was being done. I as very impressed with his professionalism and caring attitude. In the end, we got an excellent result and Mark even contacted us weeks after the conclusion of the case to let us know that he would keep the case open until probation was concluded and seek an expungement. A great result be a great attorney! I highly recommend Mark Raimondo.
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Posted by Brandon | March 7, 2018
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Relief
I was skeptical about hiring a lawyer. I figured after having misdemeanor warrants(5) hang over my head for the last 9 years accompanied with MY background(48 cases), that the best course of action was to go my self and take my chances by throwing myself at the court. I found mark on Avvo.com where i could see the type of cases he took and I had to call if for nothing other than a free consult. What some lawyers charge $150 for mark did for free and the pricing was absolutely fair after that. During the first and second phone call I felt like I was talking to an old friend and Lily was very insightful while letting me ramble. When i got nervous enough to reconsider what was happening, Her confidence helped me regain mine. Mark solved my legal issues in one visit best money Ive spent in a long time thank you Mark and thank you lily!
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Posted by Katja | November 22, 2017
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THE BEST ATORNEY!! A PURE BLESSING FOR MY FAMILY
Mr. Raimondo is the BEST attorney that you can find. He was a real blessing for my family. He did an excellent job getting my husband out. He worked hard going always an extra mile. I am out the country and his people made sure to communicate with me all the time.Thanks God We found him just on time. I WILL RECOMMED HIM and his people 1000%. Do not waste your time and your money on other. Thank you so much Mr. Raimondo.
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Posted by Francisco | November 9, 2017
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Best Lawyer Hands Down
Mark Anthony Raimondo is hands down the best lawyer. He truly cares about his clients. He fought my case years ago & years after he still contiues to help. If you want a lawyer that actually cares about your case get Raimondo affordable and the best around.
Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2017
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Attempted Attempted Murder/ 3 strike/ Gang Enhancements
When my 25 yr old son was arrested and charged with attempted murder, gun charge, gang and multiple enhancements I was devastated. He already had one strike and with these charges was looking at receiving 2 more strikes making 3 and life in prison. I knew from the first time I talked to Mark that I wanted him to be our lawyer. After contacting several attorneys I was certain of it. We had limited funds so will forever be grateful to Mark and his wonderful staff for allowing us to make a deposit and payment schedule that we were able to manage and making it possible for us to retain him. Mark said if we went to trial he felt there was a chance he could have it dismissed or at least hang the jury based on the evidence, but if we lost I would never see my son again. The lowest number I had heard up until that point was 35- life. I can't describe the intense fear and horror I was feeling then but also believed I had the right lawyer. I did. The day before my sons prelim Mark called me and told me that we had an offer of 4 years at 66% time. The charges were reduced and a strike dropped and we didn't have to risk my son spending his entire life in prison. God bless you Mark and I thank you with all my heart.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Offices Mark Anthony Raimondo, P.C.
  • 2011 - Present
  • Deputy Public Dfender
  • Kern County Public Defender's Office
  • 2001 - 2011

Education

  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Legal Specialization Education Death Penalty Conference
  • 2014
  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • Death Penalty College
  • 2010
  • Pepperdine University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • Rutgers-The State University-Newark
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1995
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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.
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Associations

  • Crimial Defense Section KCBA
  • Attorney Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Kern County Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • CPDA
  • Attorney Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • State bar of California
  • Attorney Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Kern County Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • 2009 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Nation's Top Oe Percent
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2015
  • Recognition Board of Directors 2010
  • Kern County Bar Association
  • 2010

Publications

  • Bako420 Magazine
  • Recent Changes in Medical Marijuana Law
  • 2012
  • Bakersfield DUI Magazine
  • Bakersfield DUI Journal
  • 2012

Speaking Engagements

  • MCLE Training
  • Essential Inspiration of Voir Dire
  • 2014
  • Defense Seminar
  • 995 Issues to consider in Gang Preliminary Hearings
  • 2010
  • Kern County Public Defender
  • Voir DIre in Sex Abuse Cases
  • 2006

Attorney endorsements

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Given (26)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this Mark, he is an excellent attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raimondo is experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. He's an excellent lawyer and advocate."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Other
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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