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5 distinguished attorneys in Bakersfield, California, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Edward Thomas

Family and Divorce Law

5201 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys named firm founder, Edward J. Thomas, one of the "Top 10 Family Law attorneys in California," and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel recognized him as "a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent" of family law lawyers. Both the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and the National Advocates include Mr. Thomas on their respective lists of the top 100 family law trial lawyers in the United States. Based on a survey of judges and lawyers who do family law, the Bakersfield Californian named Mr. Thomas "Bakersfield’s Best Family Law Attorney." Mr. Thomas is generally acknowledged to be Bakersfield's best divorce lawyer.

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Inderraj Singh

Inderraj Singh

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

1706 Chester Ave, Suite 412, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Inderraj was born and raised in Punjab, India and relocated, with his family, to Los Angeles, California. Inderraj graduated from high school in Los Angeles and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Inderraj won several awards, medals, and accolades for his dedicated service to the Air Force. While serving full time in the Air Force, Inderraj graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree specializing in legal studies. After graduation, Inderraj went to study law at well-recognized and highly ranked Pepperdine University School of Law. At law school, Inderraj served on various student bodies such as Veterans Legal Society and served as the Immigration Chair for the National Lawyers Guild. In addition to studying law, Inderraj specialized in dispute resolution at Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution—one of the leading dispute resolution institution in America. Inderraj also received the prestigious CALI award at law school for Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution and Products Liability. In 2019, Inderraj graduated from law school, along with Certificate in Dispute Resolution, and was admitted to the California Bar later that year. In addition to aggressively counseling for his client's interest, Inderraj also serves, pro bono, as the General Counsel for the Guru Angad Darbar Khalsa School, a non-profit organization based in Bakersfield, California. In his spare time, Inderraj loves to spend time with his wife and his son.

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Jared M. Thompson

Jared M. Thompson

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

2211 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

Mr. Thompson has been practicing criminal defense for over 17 years and is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He has received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbel which is the highest rating an attorney can receive. Mr. Thompson has also been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Attorney in Criminal Defense and as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Thompson handles every type of criminal accusation, from serious and violent felonies to misdemeanors, in both state and federal court. He has extensive experience in litigating cases through every stage of the court process including jury trial. Mr. Thompson has achieved Not Guilty verdicts in cases with charges of Homicide, Attempted Murder, Vehicular Manslaughter, Robbery, Rape, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Illegal Firearms, Child Molestation, DUI and DUI Causing Injury, and Drug Sales. Mr. Thompson once achieved Not Guilty verdicts in five consecutive felony jury trials and has won complete acquittals in cases involving potential life sentences. He has also secured dismissals through defense investigation and motion litigation. Mr. Thompson has a proven track record of success and will provide the highest representation to you or your loved ones. For nearly two decades, Jared M. Thompson has successfully defended his clients against criminal accusations, from the police investigation all the way through jury trial. The stakes cannot be any higher when your life and liberty are on the line. Mr. Thompson treats every case with the utmost care, ensuring that every case is fully prepared and investigated, leading to the best outcome that can be attained. Mr. Thompson believes that every case should be given hard work, preparation, and a vigorous defense. The accusation of a criminal offense is life-changing and can have serious and lasting consequences. Because of this reality, Mr. Thompson realizes that every detail must be accounted for, and no stone should be left unturned. Mr. Thompson works to achieve justice for his clients and fights to ensure that their rights are secure.

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Thomas Feher

Thomas Feher

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

5001 E Commercenter Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

homas P. Feher, a trial lawyer since 1990, has successfully litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of clients ranging from individuals to large businesses and public entities, focusing on business and employment disputes but also embracing other areas of general business and litigation practice. Having a thorough knowledge of business strategies and litigation experience, Mr. Feher understands and resolves issues through the lens of a businessperson's perspective and goals. His cases and matters have included: employment consulting and compliance; simple to complex employment disputes (employment discrimination, retaliation sexual harassment, labor, wage and hour); corporate and partnership disputes; real estate disputes; construction litigation; probate and trust litigation; commercial litigation; insurance and related disputes including litigation and coverage analysis; defense of public entities including civil rights and employment claims; professional liability defense and healthcare related litigation; agriculture litigation. Mr. Feher has been a speaker at seminars on a variety of topics in employment law, real estate and professional liability and has acted as an arbitrator in fee disputes. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest designation.

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