Roger S. Bonakdar

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Roger S. Bonakdar

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business, Lemon Law

2344 Tulare St., Suite 301, Fresno, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Roger

Biography

The Bonakdar Law Firm: Your First and Best Call When You Need an Attorney

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Full spectrum: ranging from Drug, Sex, and Violence related cases and DUIs, to "white collar" crimes such as Embezzlement and Fraud. Immigration or "ICE holds" and deportable offenses and immigration relating criminal charges.

35%
Personal Injury 30%

Motorcycle & Auto accidents, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death claims, Construction Related Injuries, Dog-bites, Dangerous Premises claims, Injuries to Children and more.

30%
Business 20%

Business & Commercial Litigation, Consumer Law, Agri-business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Contractual Disputes

20%
Lemon Law 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2013

Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bonakdar Law Firm

2344 Tulare St., Suite 301, Fresno, CA, 93721-2242

BonakdarLawFirm.com

Roger S. Bonakdar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Teresa | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

5 Stars for Bonakdar Law Firm!

Roger and the team at Bonakdar Law firm went above and beyond to help me get the medical care and compensation I deserved after being involved in a car accident. They set clear expectations up front and kept me updated throughout the entire process. Lisa was amazing at getting back to all of m...y emails in a timely manner. Roger really goes to bat for his clients and will make sure he gets you the best deal possible. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to represent me. I highly recommend Roger and his team! You won’t be disappointed.

Posted by Angelica | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Honest & Professional

My car accident occurred in December 2019 and my case concluded around mid-September 2020. Mid October I received my settlement. I was rear-ended at a red light. My outcome consisted of my insurance company covering the hospital medical bills and not seeking reimbursement, my health insurance covered... the remaining medical & hospital bills, and the insurance company settled on a pain & suffering amount. I called, made an appointment, and met with paralegal Lisa Castillo and my attorney Roger Bonakdar. They were upfront about their % fee after a settlement could possibly be awarded, upfront about possible time frames of how long it could take, and upfront about having knowledge and experience dealing with the other party at-fault's insurance company (Kemper). As someone who understands these types of situations can take a while between insurance Companies, medical companies, etc. I did not focus on the waiting period. You just can't do that in these types of situations. I provided the requested documents to my attorney to be sure everything was organized and let them do their work. They kept me updated throughout the entire process at key milestone points. When we got to our first offer, they gave me their recommendation. I agreed with their recommendation and felt it was fair. They counter-offered with the at-fault insurance company. Eventually, we settled on an amount. I originally found them on Yelp and they were conveniently located where I used to work so this helped matters for me. I'm happy that they were there for me. When I had questions about certain phases through the process Lisa was kind enough to help me understand. I highly recommend this law firm. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

We are very satisfied with this law firm. They were always there to answer any questions we had. We were able to navigate through the process very smoothly, because of their help.

Posted by Jaime | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Wonderful people who did a wonderful job with my accident case. Answered all my questions and put me at ease with his ability to handle my case. If I ever need a lawyer in California again I will be calling on him. His staff is friendly and always willing to help with anything.

Posted by Christopher | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Attorney!

From the beginning, Roger Bonakdar and his office have been professional and honest. I retained Roger Bonakdar because of recommendations by other attorneys in Fresno County. From day one, I appreciated the prompt responses to my inquiries and the honest legal opinions. When I first got into the car ...accident, the process dealing with the car insurance company directly was VERY overwhelming, and as soon as I retained Roger for my car accident case, I was allowed to focus back on my busy life and treating for my injuries -- letting Roger and his office deal with the parameters of the case. Just always remember that the car accident claim process takes time and patience (the insurance company will delay and play games), but when/if you retain Roger Bonakdar and his office, you WILL notice why other attorneys in Fresno County HIGHLY recommend him.

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Roger S. Bonakdar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cathleen Cowin

General practice lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would not hesitate to refer a case to Mr. Bonakdar. We have discussed legal analyses on numerous matters and I find Mr. Bonakdar to be an excellent attorney with a sharp legal mind."

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Kevin Rooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Roger is dedicated to the defense of his clients. He uses the law and the facts to achieve the best results in each case. Clients appreciate his great work for them. I recommend him."

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Brandon Esraelian

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Roger does a fantastic job for his clients."

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Gregory Hartman

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is aggressive and smart. He is a great client advocate. I highly endorse Roger."

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Amy Lovegren-Tipton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is a zealous advocate; he is dedicated, passionate, and strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients each and every time. When I have a client in need of a criminal defense attorney, Roger is the first and only person I call."

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Andje Medina

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is an outstanding attorney that will go the extra mile for his clients. I have referred him personal injury clients for cases in his jurisdiction and he has obtained great results. I will continue to refer him cases in the future."

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Christina Roberson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Roger's passion and tenacity for his clients firsthand, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Mazzoni

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is a good family friend and we worked in the same office at one point in both our careers, but the truth is, Roger is an even better attorney! He will go to bat for you if you have been wronged or injured. He is both combative, while extremely creative. I would highly recommend him as your attorney."

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Mark Broughton

Business lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is one of the brightest and hard-working young lawyers I know. He finds the diamonds in the rough, and gets answers to tough questions, and gets the best results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Rooker

Unknown lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Roger for years. I've witness his cerebral and methodical approach to the practice of law. He sets a strong foundation, then strikes. Roger Gets results!"

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Matthew Rudy

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"Having known Roger since law school and having seen firsthand his intelligence, work ethic and dedication, I can confidently say "I endorse this lawyer.""

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Vijay Dinakar

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Medina

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Bonakdar for a long time and would recommend him without hesitation as an attorney. He utilizes his intelligence, experience, and ability to think "outside the box" to obtain the best results for his clients."

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Jerry Lowe

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Roger is an exceptional litigator. He consistently gets results for his clients."

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Jessica Smith Bobadilla

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Brandon Esraelian

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Gregory Hartman

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Andje Medina

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Brian Whelan

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Paul Parvanian

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Christina Roberson

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Hendrik Pretorius

Immigration lawyer

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Mark Broughton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Aed

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Rooker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catarina Benitez

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Amy Lovegren-Tipton

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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

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Most Outstanding Trial Advocate Award, Western Regional ATLA Comp.

2007

Scholar of Public Interest & Social Justice Law, Santa Clara University, School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Nuttall & Coleman

2006 - 2010

Attorney, McCormick Barstow Sheppard Wayte & Carruth, LLP

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Fresno County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - San Diego

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

Santa Clara Public Interest Law Journal Proposition 90: Why it Failed, and Why it Will be Back

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

English

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