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Bruce Steven Kapsack
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Biography
When I am not practicing law, I spend most of my time with my family. We like to ski at lake tahoe, where my eldest is a top to bottom black diamond skier, and the youngest is starting black runs at age 9.
I still enjoy playing volleyball, but no longer do so at the competitive level. Instead, I am now a competitive poker player anked in the top 500 in Omaha Hi-Lo.
During my last World Series of Poker tournament (2nd place), I was asked how I did so well as a non-professional. "Reading poker players is like reading a witness, neither one will tell the truth unless you makee them."
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Summit Defense Attorneys
2570 North 1st Street, 2nd floor, San Jose, CA, 95131
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Bruce Steven Kapsack's Reviews
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Posted by Susan | June 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bruce took $1,000 deposit in cash and never refunded the money nor showed up in court.
I had a horrible experience with Bruce Kapsack. Several years ago, I receivedmy second dui and turned to Kapsack & Bair for help. I met with Bruce Kapsack who said that he could help my case for just $1,000, since he had to see the same judge for another client on the same day I had court. I handed ...
Posted by Catherine | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worth The Money
Mr. Kapsack knows the way the system works, won't blow smoke and lead you into a false premise of pie in the sky, realistic, with decades of experience and is an expert in the DUI field. Worth every penny and someone you can TRUST with your life. Great track record and has exceptional people skills,...
Posted by Eric | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The jury is still out for me...
Bruce has been excellent until now that is missing in action... I have to wait and see if he resurfaces when I need him the most... EG
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worth it!
Bruce was great -- he fielded my anxious questions over 3/4 of a year, and worked with me on the specifics of my case to get me a reduced charge. Not having to deal with the DMV and the courts was worth every penny.
Posted by c m p | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent DUI Lawyer
Look no further for a DUI attorney, Bruce Kapsack is your guy. He made me feel like I was in good hands from the beginning and and walked me through every step of the process. Not only did he work on my DUI case but he also went above and beyond by arranging a hearing with the DMV for a speeding tic...
Bruce Steven Kapsack's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Kapsack is a charismatic, dedicated lawyer who thrives in front of juries. He is a fearless fighter who truly cares his clients and will protect them fiercely, and he shares this spirit with others--he has been running the statewide public defender DUI seminars for several years, and he wrote one of the seminal books on DUI defense. And although he might be considered a guru on the topic of DUI, his advocacy goes far beyond that. When I started in the office where he was supervising, he was handling a serious murder case with several codefendants and although all the attorneys were strong presenters who worked hard, when we came out to poll the jury about the case it was Mr. Kapsack who wowed jurors to the point of them sticking around to talk about how impressed they were with him. It is a privilege to know him and I consider him to be an inspiration."
"Bruce has a well deserved reputation for fighting DUI in California, he is one that stands up to the DA and advocates for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Bruce for any and all DUI matters. He is considered an expert in this field by all his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. He wrote THE BOOK on DUI/DMV that all the rest of us read and continue to study. He has and continues to make great contributions to DUI defense and training of other lawyers. If arrested I would hire him"
"Bruce knows Deuce. It is his practice focus and he is well respected in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have attended many of his seminars and have found him a very stimulating speaker on DUI defense. Just recently, I had the opportunity to sit as second chair and observe Bruce in action during a jury trial and watch him fight off the prosecution's evidence successfully. His knowledge of DUI law, the chemistry of breath tests, and his ability to challenge the prosecution's evidence with cross examination is unsurpassed. I highly recommend Bruce Kapsack."
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"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."
"Bruce Kapsack is known nationwide as the "go to" DUI defense lawyer in California. Kapsack is so accomplished that he enjoys a outstanding reputation even across the country in my home state of Tennessee. I would not hesitate to recommend Bruce to any friend or family member in need of a DUI defender in the state of California. He is the kind of fighter that attorneys would hire to represent themselves or their family members if there was ever a need. I recommend Bruce Kapsack without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
"Bruce Kapsack is a very well respected DUI trial lawyer. As far as ten years back I've attended the DUI legal lectures he gives to attorneys. He's clearly one of the best in the US."
"Bruce, thanks for presenting at the TACDL DUI seminar last week. I enjoyed your presentation and your enthusiasm for what we do. I look forward to reading your book."
"Bruce Kapsack is to the law what Michelangelo was to the art world - he knows the law inside and out, passionately defends the Constitution and his clients, and gets great results."
"I have had the opportunity to listen to Mr. Kapsack's lectures at national DUI seminars as well as meet him in person on more than one occassion and discuss cases. He has an unrivaled decdication to his clients and superior skill as a DUI litigator."
"Bruce Kapsack is an unmatched tactical genius. Think of the Great Dimagio. No one ever stopped when they were winning. His book Innovative DUI Trial Tools is edgy and awesome. I endorse this lawyer. I back the man."
"Bruce is not only an exceptional attorney but one that is more than willing to share his insight, experience, and knowledge. If you have a DUI matter and want only the finest representation money can buy, hire Kapsack and Bair."
"Bruce is knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He is one of the leading DUI attorneys in the Bay Area and is an expert in his field. I've worked with him on numerous occasions and have always been impressed by his level of professionalism in dealing with clients, opposing counsel, and judges. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Kapsack exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
I Got Your Back, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2005
Board Certification in DUI Defense, American Bar Association
1999
Whos Who, National Registry of Whos Who
1995
Commendation City and COunty of San Francisco, san Franciso Board of Supervisors
1983
Whos Who in Americcan Colleges, National Registry of Whos Who
Work Experience
1994 - 1995
Senior Attorney, Office of Citizen Complaints
1993 - 1994
Attorney, Law Office of Bruce Kapsack
1987 - 1992
Senior Trial Attorney, Legal Aid Society
1985 - 1987
Senior Associate, Law Office of Marvin D. Miller
Associations
2001 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2000 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1988 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1955 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Education
1987
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Plymouth State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Plymouth State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Plymouth State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
DWI 2003 Seminar
Cross of the arresting officer
2003
Harvard Law School
Pre-Trial Motions
2003
CPDA Annual DUI Defense Program
Cross Exam of the Arresting Officer
2003
San Francisco Public Defenders
Basics of DUI Defense
2003
Marriot Hotel
Discovery and Defense Case
2003
Rathburn Law Office, Las Vegas
SFST Student Course
2002
Ballys
Killer Cross Examination Techniques Ethical Considerations
2002
Hilton Resort
Rules of the Road V SFST’s, How to Handle Them
2002
Hilton Resort
Rules of the Road V SFST’s, How to Handle Them
2002
Westin Hotel
Master Techniques for DUI Cases Key Note - Motions In Limine
2002
Pan Pacific Hotel, Cal. Deuce Def
DMV and Intoxilyzer Autopsy SFST’s and the DMV
2001
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP
SFST Student Course
2001
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP
SFST Student Course
2001
Shannon Court Hotel, K & B, LLP
SFST Student Course
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
2001
Lincoln Law School
Scientific Evidence Status of the Law post Kumho
Publications
2008
Innovative DUI Trial Tools
James Publishing
2007
West Group publication
California Drunk Driving Defense
2006
West Group publication
California Drunk Driving Defense
2005
West Group publication
California Drunk Driving Defense
2004
West Group publication
California Drunk Driving Defense
2003
West Group publication
California Drunk Driving Defense
2003
CPDA Magazine
Requirement of Presence for Misdemeanor Arrests
2002
The Champion
FST’s Post Horn
2001
DWI Law & Science Journal
Defendant’s Exhibit A: The Intoxilyzer
2001
DWI Law & Science Journal
Title 17 Lives Again in California
2000
DWI Law & Science Journal
Tracking Police Officer Stories
Activity
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