Mary-Margaret Bierbaum has been in Private Practice since 1990 and establishedher own firm in February 1992. Prior to that, she worked with the SantaCruz, San Francisco, and San Benito District Attorneys' Offices as anAssistant DA, 1983-1990. Ms. Bierbaum has personally handled over 50Jury Trials, numerous Court trials (to a Judge) as well as various andsundry Preliminary Hearings (Felonies), Motions, and sentencingHearings. She also advocates for Respondents at DMV hearings and hassuccessfully retained driver's licenses, i. e.--prevented suspensions,in over 40% of case.
On her free time, Mary-Margaret enjoys yoga, biking, kayaking, dancing and swimming.
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P.O. Box 24, Santa Cruz, CA, 95063
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
In 2011, M-M Bierbaum helped us deal with my son's legal issue in Santa Cruz, when he was a student at Cal Berkeley, and we lived in southern California. She was very personable, direct, clear, and her office staff was amazing at keeping us apprised of what was happening.
Posted by Cameron | September 26, 2013
Mary_Margaret Bierbaum offers and executes excellent legal advice and representation. Her attention to detail, extensive knowledge of the law and one's rights, combines with her strong positive spirit, uplifting and turning cases upside down for dismissals and monumental outcomes. I couldn't be more ...
Posted by Dana | June 20, 2011
Mary-Margaret saved my life. She is the most compassionate, caring, dedicated and intelligent lawyer I have ever met. She not only fights for your rights, but she fights to get your life back to normal. Dealing with lawyers, court dates, paperwork, insurance companies, the DMV and district attorneys ...
Posted by Rick | January 26, 2011
I was very pleased with her efforts to defend me in a DUI case. She successfully negotiated the case with the Assistant District Attorney and I am completely satisfied with her representation. I hope to never have to use her services again!!
Posted by Matthew | January 26, 2011
Ms. Bierbaum was an extremely effective and knowledgeable mediator. Additionally, she was kind to both sides and very fair. Finally, she was affable and pleasure to work with. I would recommend her mediation services to anyone and plan to use them myself again if the situation arises.
"I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on her AVVO answers."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I don't think I know any lawyers more aggressive than Mary-Margaret. She simply does not back down when protecting her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Mary Margaret Bierbaum for over 20 years and I was counsel for an opposing party(criminal defendant) during a serious felony trial when she worked in and represented the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's office. Ms Bierbaum is a skilled trial attorney and a hard working advocate for her clients who practices with honesty and integrity."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mary-Margaret Bierbaum on a criminal defense trial for misdemeanor DUI. She absolutely knocked my socks off with her skill to zealously and competently defend against a DUI charge. Hopefully you will never find yourself facing a DUI. But if you do, don't hesitate to call Mary-Margaret Bierbaum. She is an incredibly smart woman who has obviously mastered the area of criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mary-Margaret is always on top of the law. She is bright, aggressive and, at the same time, always concerned about her client's best interests. I endorse her without hesitation."
"My first memory of Ms. Bierbaum is from my first week of a practice as a lawyer. I watched her stand her ground and tell a very prickly judge a thing or two about the law. He backed down and gave her what she wanted. Thereafter, I was always impressed by her strong presence in court. She is an excellent advocate for her clients."
Litigation lawyer
2008
super lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2007
super lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
1996
California Board of Specialization in Criminal Law, California Bar
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Special Master, CA State Bar
2009 - Present
Attorney-Mediator, Monterey County Superior Court
2000 - Present
California Deuce DefendersMember
1995 - Present
Women DefendersMember
1992 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz CountyMember
1986 - Present
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2002 - 2005
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
2000 - 2000
Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz CountyPresident
1992 - 2005
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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A.B.
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Guest Speaker
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Criminal Law, Session Leader
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Women & Alcohol
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English
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