Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA

40 criminal defense firms serving Bakersfield and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Bakersfield Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

Understanding local crime trends adds context if you or a loved one is facing charges in Bakersfield. Figures are reported offenses for 2024 from the FBI's national database — not convictions.

2,317 Violent crimes reported ▼ 13.9% vs 2023
10,356 Property crimes reported ▼ 25.9% vs 2023
45% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
416,120 City population (2024) FBI agency estimate

Crime Trend (2019–2024)

Annual reported offenses.

2024 Crime Breakdown

Share of reported offenses by type.

Violent Crime Rate vs. California & U.S.

Reported violent offenses per 100,000 residents.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS Summarized Data). Reported offenses do not represent convictions or guilt. Data availability varies by agency and year.

Criminal Defense Firms in Bakersfield

Koenig Law Office | DUI AttorneyKL
Criminal justice attorney

Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney

5.0(204 reviews)

📍 1712 19th St #220, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-793-7222
Law Office of Tony V. LidgettLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Tony V. Lidgett

5.0(24 reviews)

📍 1712 19th St #211, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-861-8669
1-800-NoCuffs1-
Criminal justice attorney

1-800-NoCuffs

5.0(12 reviews)

📍 4900 California Ave Tower B, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-218-2049
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

5.0(11 reviews)

📍 4900 California Ave 2nd floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-579-3089
Ruff Matthew JRM
Lawyer

Ruff Matthew J

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1412 17th St Ste 555, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-327-7833
California Interstate 5 AttorneysCI
Criminal justice attorney

California Interstate 5 Attorneys

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1412 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 877-212-2090
Revelo, Brown, And Garner Attorneys At LawRB
Criminal justice attorney

Revelo, Brown, And Garner Attorneys At Law

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 416 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-323-7900
Bigger & Harman, APCBH
Criminal justice attorney

Bigger & Harman, APC

4.9(1,007 reviews)

📍 1701 Westwind Dr Ste 203, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-349-9300
The Law Office of Mark Anthony RaimondoTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo

4.9(270 reviews)

📍 651 H St Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93304

☎️ +1 661-827-8000
Bakersfield DUI AttorneysBD
Criminal justice attorney

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys

4.9(253 reviews)

📍 3200 21st St #103, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-215-5660
Underwood Law FirmUL
Criminal justice attorney

Underwood Law Firm

4.9(198 reviews)

📍 2019 Westwind Dr Ste E, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-368-1973
Gereis Law, PCGL
Criminal justice attorney

Gereis Law, PC

4.9(95 reviews)

📍 1412 17th St #313, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-780-7800
Law Office of Monica L. BermudezLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Monica L. Bermudez

4.9(77 reviews)

📍 1304 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-616-2141
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

4.9(17 reviews)

📍 1430 Truxtun Ave Ste 500, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-473-0422
Campbell WhittenCW
Criminal justice attorney

Campbell Whitten

4.7(133 reviews)

📍 5401 Business Park S #201, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-334-3000
Humphrey & ThompsonHT
Criminal justice attorney

Humphrey & Thompson

4.7(82 reviews)

📍 2211 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-760-7678
Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez, INC.LO
Immigration attorney

Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez, INC.

4.7(48 reviews)

📍 230 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

☎️ +1 661-434-4909
Brehmer Law CorporationBL
Criminal justice attorney

Brehmer Law Corporation

4.7(41 reviews)

📍 4900 California Ave Suite 210 B, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-430-0868
Middlebrook & AssociatesMA
Criminal justice attorney

Middlebrook & Associates

4.6(58 reviews)

📍 8501 Brimhall Rd #404, Bakersfield, CA 93312

☎️ +1 661-636-1333
Law Office of David L. FaulknerLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of David L. Faulkner

4.6(51 reviews)

📍 422 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-324-4777
Middlebrook & AssociatesMA
Criminal justice attorney

Middlebrook & Associates

4.6(19 reviews)

📍 5201 California Ave #450, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-750-4450
The Law Office of Victor NasserTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Victor Nasser

4.6(9 reviews)

📍 1226 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 310-903-9721
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL C. LUKEHARTLO
Lawyer

LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL C. LUKEHART

4.5(2 reviews)

📍 1712 19th St #130, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-633-9896
Martens Law FirmML
Criminal justice attorney

Martens Law Firm

4.1(13 reviews)

📍 1712 19th St Suite 208, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-336-9335
Steven L. Bynum, Attorney at LawSL
Criminal Defense Attorney

Steven L. Bynum, Attorney at Law

4.1(0 reviews)

📍 110 S Montclair St suite 205, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-835-6324
Torres | Torres Stallings A Law CorporationTT
Abogado

Torres | Torres Stallings A Law Corporation

4.0(43 reviews)

📍 1318 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-326-0857
Fleshman Law FirmFL
Criminal justice attorney

Fleshman Law Firm

4.0(4 reviews)

📍 1412 17th St Ste 553, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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TicketWarriorTI
Criminal justice attorney

TicketWarrior

3.9(19 reviews)

📍 1706 Chester Ave #304, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-322-5833
Law Office of Roger LampkinLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Roger Lampkin

3.6(18 reviews)

📍 1234 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-633-1234
The Law Offices of Joe W. WhittingtonTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Offices of Joe W. Whittington

3.4(19 reviews)

📍 1706 Chester Ave #304, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-322-5833
Law Office of Michelle TrujilloLO
Lawyer

Law Office of Michelle Trujillo

3.0(8 reviews)

📍 110 S Montclair St suite 205, Bakersfield, CA 93309

☎️ +1 661-852-0417
Phillip Gillet Jr Attorney At LawPG
Bankruptcy attorney

Phillip Gillet Jr Attorney At Law

2.6(19 reviews)

📍 2225 E St STE 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-323-3200
Diane Medina LawDM
Criminal justice attorney

Diane Medina Law

1.0(1 reviews)

📍 1527 19th St #220, Bakersfield, CA 93301

☎️ +1 661-241-0111