Mark Anthony Raimondo

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Mark Anthony Raimondo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

651 H Street, S, Bakersfield, CA

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About Mark

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

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.

27 years | 8,500 cases

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DUI and DWI 25%

27 years | 2,500 cases

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Domestic Violence 25%

27 years | 2,500 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2015 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark Anthony Raimondo

651 H Street, S, Bakersfield, CA, 93314

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Online Presence

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Mark Anthony Raimondo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Mark will get the job done right

I spoke to many lawyers in Bakersfield before going with Mark. I was charged with assault with great bodily injury over a year ago and Mark was with me the entire time. The reasons I went with Mark is because he made me feel comfortable and at ease with the case when I was worried about losing my j...ob and tarnishing my reputation. I could see he was being a genuine person who cared a listened to what i was saying. Other lawyers wanted to talk about money right off the back. Mark was thorough when asking questions and understanding the situation I was in. He always had suggestions and advice and kept me informed about what was happening next. I felt like I could contribute to my own case and be part of the process. During the trial it seemed like he was a step ahead of the district attorney and fought hard to get every detail of the case included into my defense. Mark and his defense team are all well trained and know many people in the courts. His knowledge and experience showed when he spoke to the judges, DA, jury, witnesses and defendant. One thing that impressed me the most is how quick he thinks on his feet. He always knew the laws and the DA was never able to take advantage of any situation. His professionalism was also a huge deciding factor in my case and with the jury. The judge and jury all respected his presence in the courtroom. Lastly, he was worth every penny you spend. He never made me feel like I was being taken advantage of financially. That made a big difference in easing my level of stress during the entire trial. If you need help schedule a consultation and you will see. Thank you Mark.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2014

Worth Every Penny

I highly recommend Mark if you need to hire an attorney. I interviewed others for this work and I've employed attorneys in the past. Mark was straightforward and reasonable to talk to. He and his office were efficient and easy to reach. My case was a small thing but it was important to me. Don...'t be fooled into thinking that an attorney can guarantee a result. If they tell you that they're lying. Some of the one's I interviewed promised things. Mark didn't try to. The results he got for me were fair.

Posted by SusanJohnson | January 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr Raimondo is an exceptional Attorney. He represented my husband and did an excellent job, needless to say we won our case. Mr Raimondo was there every step of the way , he kept us informed about all that was happening . if I ever have need of an Attorney again Hes the man for the job. Hes very Pass...ionate and serious about what he does and the people he represents.

Posted by Lena | December 07, 2012 | Criminal Defense

I highly recommend Mr Raimondo

Mr Raimondo was recommended to me from a friend. Two of my four children unfortunately needed legal services this summer. Mark spoke to us , explianed what was happening , the proceedures , the charges , and our options. He then gave us a discounted rate for representing both kids. He was there throu...gh all the court proceedings , and always took the time to make sure we understood all the courtroom mumbo jumbo. Thank you Mark , you helped my family through a very stressful time, and both cases had happy endings NO JAIL TIME !!!

Posted by Dennis Clothier | November 01, 2012 | Criminal Defense

God Send

Need a lawyer? Get this guy! My wife got into trouble and was begging me to bail her out. I ended up meeting a man who introduced me to Mark. The way that he presents himself lets you know that he knows the law and has been doing this for sometime. I hired him and that day he already went down to see... my wife in jail. He was her very first visitor. When I spoke to her after her visit with Mark she had calmed greatly and was convinced that I made the best decision for her. She was looking at 8 Felony counts against her. When her peliminary court date came up I was expecting a postponement so that Mark could go over her case in more detail seeing as how I hired him two days before her court date. I also expected to have my wife in jail for at least another two weeks due to the postponement. To our surprise and delight Mark got a deal with the D.A. where my wife was to serve 120 days of work release and 3 years of probation after her next court date. She was not given any jail time except for the 15 days that she served in county. At the same time Mark got my wife's $80,000 bail dropped down to release on her own record. That night I picked my wife up from Lerdo prison and her, my daughter, and myself could not be happier. That is not all though. We just came to visit Mark today, at his request, to go over the probation interview so that my wife got an idea of what to expect. He made her feel at ease because the interview was frightening her. He has done remarkable things for us and understood that sometimes good people find themselves in bad situations. He also has taken a lot of time to explain what is going on and what will go on with my wife's legal issues. I know nothing about the other side of the law and being able to understand it by someone who knows the legal system helped me out greatly. I think the last thing that I liked about Mark is that he was truly concerned for me and my daughter. He would go over the legal aspects of the case with me but after that he always made it a priority to make sure that my daughter and myself were alright. Although this ordeal was a horrible time in my family's life when my wife came out she was a different person- a person that is wonderful. If she was to stay in there any longer it may have changed her. So like I said, if you need an attorney I would strongly recommend this guy to you. It was the best decision that I could have made.

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Mark Anthony Raimondo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Lukehart

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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John Tello

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Jennifer Dunlap

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Edyta Grzybowska

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Christopher Martens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Mark, he is an excellent attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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R. Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raimondo is experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. He's an excellent lawyer and advocate."

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Loren Kleier

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jannik Catalano

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Peter Kang

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Joel Lueck

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Jared Winter

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Jared Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Eloy Trujillo

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 KCBA

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

CPDA

Attorney Member

1999 - Present

State bar of California

Attorney Member

2010 - 2010

Kern County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2010

Kern County Bar Association

Board 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

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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

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