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
Excellent Legal Help
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 Dana | June 21, 2011 | Personal Injury
Mary Margaret Bierbaum saved my life!
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 Freddy | June 08, 2010 | Criminal Defense
passion for justice
Justice in these modern times is peculiar. I've witnessed Mary-Margaret Bierbaum fight for justice for people who shouldn't have been arrested in the first place. One time she successfully defended me of assault, when I accidentally bumped into a bus driver with my wheelchair. This wasn't justice...
Posted by Shelly Douglass | June 08, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mary-Margaret Bierbaum has been an excellent defense attorney as per review idicated below.
When I first met with Mary-Margaret Bierbaum, I was immediately put at ease with her relaxing demeanor. Do not let her demeanor fool you. This is a very diligent, knowledgeable attorney that will make sure that all issues are dealt with head-on, without taking the path of least resistance. My case...
Posted by Patrick | May 27, 2010 | Personal Injury
excellent service
Mary-Margaret Bierbaum settled my personal injury case from a defective product from a major corporation, without even going to court! My medical bills were covered plus! Thanks
"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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Criminal Law, Session Leader
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Women & Alcohol
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