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About Bruce
Biography
Exclusively Criminal Defense, DUI and Traffic matters in Kern County California including Lamont, Mojave, Taft, Shafter, Lake Isabella, Delano, drunk driving, drug charges, speeding over 100 mph, all criminal charges
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
32 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
32 years | 3,000 cases
Domestic Violence
20%
32 years | 1,000 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
20%
32 years | 3,500 cases
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
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Bruce Michael Blythe's Reviews
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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Todd | June 02, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Terrific Outcome
"i hired Bruce for a DUI case in Bakersfield. Being in the military it was difficult to find someone local who really cared and knew the importance of my case. Mr. Blythe was always available to discuss the case and fought with the county to get my drunk driving charge dropped even though my alcoho...
Bruce Michael Blythe's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blythe is a great advocate for his clients. I would recommend anyone charged with a crime in the Mojave area contact him for a consultation."
"I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blythe is top-notch. He's knowledgeable, professional, and a zealous advocate. I highly recommend."
"One of the hardest working lawyers I know. Very passionate about defending his clients. In my opinion, no one will work harder or smarter to obtain a favorable result for his client in any criminal or DUI case in Bakersfield."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Outstanding Achievement Award, American Association for Justice
2010
Trial Advocacy Award, American Association for Justice
2010
Distinguished Service Award, Law Office Management
2008
DUI Law, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003
Rising Star, San Francisco Magazine
2001
Founding Member, Kern County Criminal Attorneys Group
1999
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Member, American Bar Association
1999
Recognition, Criminal Courts Bar Association
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Bruce Blythe
1996 - 1999
Associate, A Criminal Defense Law Firm
1994 - 1999
Associate General Counsel, Eugene Lorenz, Attorney at Law
Associations
2001 - Present
National Rifle AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Bakersfield DUI AttorneysCharter Member
1996 - Present
Kern County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1999 - 2006
California Consumer AttorneysMember
1998 - 2009
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2011
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1997 - 2009
California Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - 2011
National Association for Criminal JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DMV vs. T. Lacynzky
Case Dismissed
California vs.Willey
All Counts Dismissed
California vs. Harold M.
Dismissed
People of California vs. Feldser
DUI Charges Dismissed
People of California vs. Christopher M.
Entire Case Dismissed
Education
1995
California Pacific School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
California State University, San Francisco State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
The Private Defenders of California, Inc.
Motions in Criminal Court
2010
Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Issues in DUI cases
2007
Criminal Defense Lawyers Club
Domestic Violence Defense
2005
Kern County Trial Lawyers Association
DUI Law
2002
Attorneys for Criminal Justice
DUI Defense
2000
California Deuce Defenders
Fighting a DUI
1997
Lawyers Club of America
Discovery in Criminal Law
Publications
2012
The National Jurist
Fourth Amendment Issues in DUI Cases
2011
Law and History Review
Revocation of Probation, The Court's Options
2010
2004
The National Jurist
Probation in Criminal Cases
2003
Bruce Blythe
Shoplifting Defense
2003
Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases
Miranda Issues
2000
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
The DUI Court Process