Bruce Michael Blythe

Bruce Michael Blythe

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

All Kern County criminal cases

32 years | 5,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Drunk Driving Defense, DMV license suspension hearings.

32 years | 3,000 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Spousal Abuse, domestic battery, criminal threats

32 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Focus on 100 mph plus tickets and commercial truck violations.

32 years | 3,500 cases

20%
Juvenile Law 10%

Under 21 DUI charges, DMV hearings, and all Juvenile felony matters

32 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Bruce Michael Blythe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Eric | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket in excess of 100mph

I hired Bruce to extricate me as best as possible from a nightmare - a speeding ticket alleging I was driving at 104mph - and he delivered a miracle. I was consigned in my mind to having to pay a penalty, get points on my record, and deal with issues with my insurer, believing justice wouldn't be do...ne, and that a CHP officer's mistaken assessment would be credited by the court. Not so. Bruce achieved a complete dismissal, and did so without my having to think about or spend any time on the matter. I recommend him and his team 100,000% for any matter. He is the real deal, and has my marker for life for his professionalism, integrity, and ability to deliver the goods.

Posted by Adam | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket Dismissed!

I am commercial driver that put his livelihood at stake. I needed an Ace. Bruce delivered! Speeding ticket - 90mph in a 70mph zone - dismissed. Anything negative against my license at this time would of been devastating. Bruce pulled through like a CHAMP with a full dismissal. I would recommend Bruce... to anybody needing flawless courtroom maneuvering during troublesome legal times.

Posted by Nat | March 13, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

When I contacted Bruce about my speeding ticket, he told me that he can represent me in the traffic court without me being in the court. It was great since I did not have to drive down 70 miles to Lamont to be in the court. He was able to have my case dismissed. He was very responsive and kept me ...informed. I would strongly recommend him.

Posted by Ian | February 23, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

Got underage speeding ticket in Bakersfield. I didn't know what to do and I found out about Mr. Blythe from his partner attorney Matthew Ruff. He represented and handled my case professionally and I did not have to do anything. Two months later he emailed me that my ticket has been dismissed and that...'s all! Highly recommend

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Warning Stay Away !!!

I would highly recommend staying away from this attorney. I hired this attorney to represent me in a traffic violation. After paying this attorney in excess of $750.00 he had waited a month then called me and told me because of a new policy in the Mojave Court there was not a lot he could do. He sugg...ested I plea guilty or we could take my chances in court and see what happens. I chose to take my chances in court and plea NOT Guilty. After agreeing with the plan to plea Not guilty, Mr Blythe ignored my wishes and proceeded to plea no contest without my consent. This resulted in me having to pay extra to hire a second attorney. Mr. Blythe also ignored many of my phone calls and refused to respond to emails. Once paid the initial fee, his communication skills were non-existent. If your case is of any importance to you I would suggest another attorney. I would not expect a guaranteed results but I do expect someone to follow through on what was agreed upon. Hope this helps! good luck.

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Bruce Michael Blythe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Rosenfeld

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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R. Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blythe is top-notch. He's knowledgeable, professional, and a zealous advocate. I highly recommend."

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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James Campbell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kevin Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bruce Kapsack

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Indra Lahiri

Business lawyer

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Mark Rosenfeld

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Terry Wapner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Heberto Sala

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Ruff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2000 - Present

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys

Charter Member

1996 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1999 - 2006

California Consumer Attorneys

Member

1998 - 2009

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2011

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1997 - 2009

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - 2011

National Association for Criminal Justice

Member

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

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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

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
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