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5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bakersfield (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 criminal defense lawyers in Bakersfield on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A criminal charge puts a job, a license or a family on the line, and the criminal defense lawyers you can reach in Bakersfield do not all do the same work. The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo has 281 Google reviews at 4.9, while Koenig Law Office holds a perfect 5.0 on 208, and some of the names here lead with DUI defense rather than general trial work.

Short answer: The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo leads with a 4.9 rating across 281 Google reviews, and its website describes a felony and murder trial practice. Bakersfield DUI Attorneys (4.9, 267 reviews) and Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney (5.0, 208) both put DUI defense first. Fees are set per case and not published here, so ask for the fee in writing at the first call.
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Defense Firms Compared by Focus and Reviews

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo 4.9 ★ 281 Felony and serious-charge trial defense View ›
2 Bakersfield DUI Attorneys 4.9 ★ 267 DUI charges and DMV license hearings View ›
3 Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney 5.0 ★ 208 DUI plus wider misdemeanor and gun-rights issues View ›
4 Underwood Law Firm 4.9 ★ 203 DUI, traffic tickets and commercial drivers View ›
5 Campbell Whitten 4.7 ★ 148 Felony charges and warrant clearing View ›
5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bakersfield (2026)

Who does what, firm by firm

The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo

4.9281 Google reviews

The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo is a criminal defense practice on H Street in Bakersfield. Its website describes a trial-focused firm with more than 25 years of experience, and the firm says its work runs from misdemeanors to murder, including DUI, domestic violence, violent crimes, sex crimes, weapons and expungements. The site also notes that Spanish is spoken.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe felony cases that ended in dismissal
  • Clients living outside Bakersfield say the team could appear in court on their behalf
  • Clients praise steady communication and clear next steps
  • Reviewers describe a friendly staff and careful investigation

Worth knowing

  • The trial counts and results on the website are the firm's own figures and cannot be checked from Google data
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume281 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A natural first call for a serious felony charge: a 4.9 across 281 reviews and a website that describes jury-trial work. Ask which attorney will handle your matter.

Website+1661-827-8000 Directions

651 H St Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys

4.9267 Google reviews

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys is a DUI-focused defense firm on 21st Street. Its website describes a criminal defense practice that helps people charged with DUI in California, and its practice list covers DMV hearings, commercial driver's license suspensions, aggravated and multiple DUI, DUI causing injury, drug DUI and checkpoint cases. It also mentions sealing or expunging DUI records after a case.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe cases ending with a citation dismissed or the matter closed
  • A truck driver credits the lawyer with beating a ticket
  • Clients mention being kept informed during a long case
  • Several reviewers call the attorney honest and professional

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer said the fee was not the lowest, though they were glad they hired the firm
  • A small number of reviewers felt contact during their case was limited
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume267 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A specialist for DUI and license issues rather than a general felony firm. A 4.9 across hundreds of reviews makes it a safe first call for a drunk-driving arrest or a commercial license problem.

Website+1661-215-5660 Directions

3200 21st St #103, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney

5.0208 Google reviews

Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney is a Bakersfield practice on 19th Street. The name and the site's menu lead with DUI, including DMV hearings and license suspensions, but the same menu also lists assault and battery, domestic violence and drug crime defense. Reviews mention speeding tickets and a firearms issue with state authorities alongside DUI work.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a ticket dismissed without runaround
  • Clients mention staff who were responsive and kept them informed
  • One client credits the office with resolving a state firearms issue
  • Reviewers describe an attorney who explained each step clearly

Worth knowing

  • DUI is the headline, so confirm experience if your charge is a serious felony
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating5 / 5
Review volume208 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on a smaller review base than the two firms above, which is why volume ranks it third. A strong fit for DUI and traffic-related charges.

Website+1661-793-7222 Directions

1712 19th St #220, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Underwood Law Firm logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Underwood Law Firm

4.9203 Google reviews

Underwood Law Firm is a criminal defense practice on Westwind Drive in Bakersfield. Its website text was not available in our data, so this description rests on Google and its reviews. Clients describe DUI cases, traffic citations for commercial drivers and a returned handicap placard, all handled by attorney John Underwood.

What people praise

  • A first-time DUI client says the attorney used completed DMV and treatment steps in court
  • A commercial driver praises communication and a reasonable price
  • Another client said the lawyer turned around a DUI case a prior attorney had mishandled
  • Clients say they were contacted regularly

Worth knowing

  • No website text was available, so confirm which types of charges the firm takes
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume203 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed option for DUI and traffic matters, particularly for commercial drivers. Ask directly whether it takes your type of charge if it falls outside DUI.

Website+1661-368-1973 Directions

2019 Westwind Dr Ste E, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Campbell Whitten logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Campbell Whitten

4.7148 Google reviews

Campbell Whitten is a criminal defense law firm on Business Park Drive in Bakersfield. Its website text was not available in our data, so this description rests on Google and reviews. Clients describe felony cases reduced or dismissed and a bench warrant cleared in a few days.

What people praise

  • A client facing two felony charges describes ending up with one misdemeanor
  • A reviewer who was out of town said a bench warrant was cleared within three days
  • Clients single out named attorneys for keeping them informed
  • Several reviewers describe a caring, family-like office

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the other firms here, and a few one-star ratings
  • No website text was available to confirm the full practice list
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume148 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A felony-capable firm whose reviews cover warrants and serious charges. Its 4.7 rests on a smaller review base than the other firms here, so read recent reviews before deciding.

Website+1661-334-3000 Directions

5401 Business Park S #201, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the firm, compared with other Bakersfield firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. Ratings and review counts are never edited.

What criminal defense costs and how firms charge

Defense fees depend on the charge, whether the case is likely to go to trial and how much investigation it needs. Some firms quote a flat fee for a defined stage of a case and others bill hourly, so ask exactly what the quote covers. We don’t publish prices for legal work because they vary too much by case.

Defense offices around Bakersfield

The offices here are in and around central Bakersfield, on streets such as H Street, 19th Street, 21st Street and Westwind Drive, with Campbell Whitten on Business Park Drive. Reviewers from outside the area say that some firms will appear in court for you, which can matter if you live farther away. If you are searching for a criminal defense lawyer near me, use the phone number on each listing and ask about remote consultations.

What to ask a defense attorney at the first call

  • Do you handle my exact charge, or do you refer it out?
  • Who will appear in court, and who will I speak to between hearings?
  • Is your fee flat or hourly, and what does it cover?
  • Can you appear for me if I live outside Bakersfield?
  • For a DUI, do you also handle the DMV hearing?
  • What should I avoid saying or doing before we meet?

Frequently asked questions

How were these Bakersfield defense lawyers chosen?

We looked at criminal defense firms with a public Google presence in Bakersfield and ordered them by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. The scoring is explained above.

Which of these firms focus on DUI?

Bakersfield DUI Attorneys and Koenig Law Office | DUI Attorney both lead with DUI defense. Underwood Law Firm’s reviews also describe DUI and traffic cases. The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo lists DUI among a much wider set of criminal matters.

What if I live outside Bakersfield?

Reviewers of the Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo say the team appeared in court on their behalf, which helped when travel was hard. Ask any firm whether your hearing needs you in person.

Should I choose a DUI specialist or a general defense firm?

A DUI-focused firm makes sense for a drunk-driving arrest, a license suspension or a commercial driver’s license issue. A broader defense firm may fit better for felony charges, violent crimes or cases with several counts.

Choosing your defense firm

For a serious felony charge, The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo is the stronger starting point on review volume and the trial work its site describes. For a DUI or a license issue, Bakersfield DUI Attorneys and Koenig Law Office are built around that work. Call early, and get the fee scope in writing.

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