Johnson Attorneys Group is a personal injury law firm with offices at 4000 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 600 East Tower, Newport Beach, CA 92660 and 4900 California Avenue Tower B 2nd Floor Suite 18, Bakersfield, CA 93309, reachable 24/7 at 1-800-208-3538. The firm has recovered over $100 million for clients with a 98.7% success rate, operating on a contingency fee basis with no fees until cases are settled. Founded by James Johnson, the practice offers personalized approach to understanding client situations while providing around-the-clock access to a team that works tirelessly to protect the rights of clients and their families, helping them navigate through medical care, insurance claims, and legal processes.
The firm handles various personal injury cases including car accidents, catastrophic injuries, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, bicycle accidents, and brain injuries throughout California. Johnson Attorneys Group’s commitment includes getting clients the right medical care through a network of elite physicians specializing in acute traumatic injuries, simplifying the legal process so clients can focus on recovery, maximizing net settlements by fighting for full entitlements, ensuring prompt resolutions without letting insurance companies drag out cases, and bringing closure with satisfactory outcomes. The practice distinguishes itself by forming lasting connections with clients as people not cases, covering all upfront case costs including copying, court filing fees, and hiring experts, while aggressively negotiating settlements or taking cases to trial when necessary to achieve justice.
Law Offices of Craig A. Edmonston is a personal injury law firm located at 2204 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, directly across from Mercy Hospital downtown, reachable at 661-324-1110. Founded by Craig A. Edmonston who was admitted to practice in 1987 and has over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, the firm is devoted to providing solid representation to those harmed in accidents throughout Bakersfield, Kern County, and the San Joaquin Valley. The practice has achieved multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements including $5.7 million for an oilfield accident, $4.72 million for a truck accident, $3 million for another truck accident, and $2 million for a life insurance case.
The firm specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, industrial accidents, insurance bad faith, oil field accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases, as well as specific injuries including brain injuries, burn injuries, spine injuries, and paralysis. Craig A. Edmonston personally handles each case to ensure positive resolution, prepares and develops all cases with trial requirements in mind achieving maximum settlement potential with many cases settling before trial, and provides aggressive and thorough representation. The Law Offices of Craig A. Edmonston offers free and confidential consultations, works with uninsured clients, can refer clients to facilities for immediate medical treatment, operates with everyone in the office speaking Spanish, and treats clients as members of the team explaining every step to ensure the most effective and beneficial case strategy is developed.
Middlebrook & Associates is a DUI defense law firm located at 8501 Brimhall Road, Suite 404, Bakersfield, CA 93312, reachable at (661) 874-1325. The firm serves clients throughout Bakersfield, Kern County, and beyond, specializing exclusively in DUI defense with attorney Richard Middlebrook leading the practice. The firm boasts a 97.4% trial success rate for clients and has handled over 250 trials successfully with thousands of DUI cases. Richard Middlebrook was honored with the 2024 Edward Kuwatch Lifetime Achievement Award for Lawyer of the Year, recognizing exceptional contributions in the field of DUI law. The firm has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in America for DUI Defense and received recognition as Best of Readers’ Choice 2025 in Bakersfield Life and Top Attorneys in Southern California 2024 in Los Angeles Magazine.
Middlebrook & Associates handles all types of DUI cases including first time DUI, felony DUI, drugs & DUI, DUI with injury, underage DUI, multiple DUI offenses, driver’s license restoration, breath & blood tests, and out of state DUI cases. The firm emphasizes that clients have only 10 days from arrest to request a DMV hearing to save their license in California. Richard Middlebrook has handled thousands of DUI cases with an approach rooted in reliable scientific research and results, often appearing on behalf of clients for the entire process so they never need to step inside a courthouse. The firm’s legal team includes Richard O. Middlebrook as founding partner and Gabrielle LaCarre as associate attorney, providing aggressive defense strategies and protecting clients’ rights and reputations throughout Kern County.
The Law Offices of Young & Nichols is a personal injury and probate law firm located at 1901 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, reachable at 661-861-7911 or toll-free at 1-866-327-9661. The firm specializes in representing individuals injured by corporate negligence, positioning themselves as defenders of “Davids against the Goliaths” with a principle of always being with the people. Their practice areas include car and motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, railroad and FELA claims, wrongful death cases, brain injuries, oilfield and industrial accidents, products liability, sexual harassment, employment law, and wills and probates, serving clients throughout the Central Valley and Bakersfield area with Spanish services available for Spanish-speaking clients.
Operating on a contingency fee basis, the firm charges no fees unless they recover proceeds for clients, demonstrating their commitment to each case they accept and helping relieve financial stress during difficult times. The attorneys bring extensive experience to personal injury cases, pursuing justice with steadfast determination while holding legally accountable parties responsible for injuries caused by carelessness. Beyond personal injury matters, the firm handles wills and probate disputes that often cause conflict among family and friends, helping preserve rights under the law while minimizing conflict. With a reputation for success and a commitment to helping clients get on with their lives, Young & Nichols offers free and confidential consultations, providing counsel on legal options and consequences while representing clients with the tenacity and respect they deserve.
Underwood Law Firm is a criminal defense and DUI law firm in Bakersfield, California serving Kern County and surrounding areas including Taft, Delano, Lamont, Shafter, Arvin, Wasco, Mojave, Panama, Oildale, California City, McFarland, Tehachapi, and Ridgecrest. Located at 2019 Westwind Drive, Suite E, Bakersfield, CA 93301, the firm can be reached at 661-368-1973 and operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with weekend appointments available. The family-owned practice specializes in DUI defense, criminal defense, traffic violations, estate planning, and personal injury cases, providing individualized care and expert legal representation throughout the region.
The firm offers comprehensive criminal defense services including assault, child endangerment, domestic violence, credit card and identity theft, drug crimes, felonies, expungement, misdemeanors, property crimes, resisting arrest, theft defense, restraining orders, and violent crimes. Their DUI practice covers first-time offenses, underage DUI, and commercial driver violations, emphasizing swift action to minimize consequences such as license revocation and jail time. Additional services include traffic violation defense for commercial drivers, driving with suspended licenses, reckless driving, evading an officer, and negligent operator cases. The firm also handles estate planning matters including trusts and wills, as well as personal injury cases. Underwood Law Firm provides free consultations and focuses on protecting clients’ rights while navigating California’s complex legal system with personalized defense strategies tailored to each unique case.
Bakersfield Injury Attorney is a personal injury law firm serving Bakersfield, California, reachable at 800-337-7436. The firm specializes exclusively in personal injury law, providing experienced legal representation to clients who have been injured through little or no fault of their own. Led by Principal Owner and Lead Litigator Mohamed Eldessouky, who has served as lead trial attorney on several cases resulting in seven-figure verdicts and has successfully completed multiple trial academies, the firm operates on a contingency fee basis meaning clients pay nothing unless they receive a settlement. With a proven formula for success applied to all cases regardless of size, the practice maintains a 98% success rate and has recovered millions of dollars for clients.
The firm’s practice areas encompass auto accidents, defective drugs and medical devices, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, work injuries, and wrongful death claims. They handle cases involving preventable adverse medical events caused by negligent healthcare providers, semi-truck accidents requiring immediate legal guidance, and workplace injuries regardless of industry hazard level. The attorneys provide comprehensive support including referrals to the best doctors, handling all paperwork and negotiations, and working to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and diminished quality of life. Bakersfield Injury Attorney offers 100% free consultations, maintains 24/7 availability for clients, and has earned recognition as award-winning counsel, with over 100 trusted clients and more than 1,000 personal injury cases handled throughout their practice.
Law Offices of Mark Derzon is a law firm located at 5055 California Ave., Suite 315, Bakersfield, CA 93309, reachable at (661) 327-5555. Attorney Mark Derzon provides legal services with more than 3 decades of experience in the Bakersfield, Kern County and surrounding areas. The firm offers Spanish-language services with “Hablamos Español” support and operates Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and by appointment. Law Offices of Mark Derzon primarily serves clients in Central California and San Joaquin County, though the scope of service area may differ on a case-by-case basis. The firm specializes in major injury cases, particularly those involving farm workers, oil workers, machine operators, and other employees who have sustained injuries on the job.
Law Offices of Mark Derzon specializes in workers’ compensation, injury law, and oilfield-related accidents throughout Bakersfield and Central California. The majority of clients include farm workers, oil workers, machine operators, and other employees who have sustained on-the-job injuries. Mark Derzon is a member of the State Bar of California and provides honest legal service estimates free of charge. The firm handles a broad range of legal disputes in the workplace, including occupational diseases, traffic accidents, and workers’ compensation claims. Law Offices of Mark Derzon offers unwavering dedication to clients, always keeping their best interests at heart, and provides top-caliber legal representation with more than 3 decades of local experience in workers’ compensation and injury law throughout Kern County and surrounding areas.
Bakersfield DUI Attorneys is a criminal defense law firm located at 3200 21st Street, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93301, reachable at 661-215-5660. The firm consists of a team of well-educated and dedicated attorneys who specialize exclusively in DUI defense throughout California, with over 150 years of collective experience representing clients in DUI cases from legal research through post-trial procedures including record sealing and expungement. The practice operates 24/7 with multilingual staff providing translation services for Spanish, Asian, and Sign Language speakers, serving Bakersfield and the entire Central Valley region.
The firm handles all types of DUI matters including aggravated DUI, DUI causing injury, DUI drugs, checkpoint DUI, DUI hit and run, DUI homicide Watson murder charges, DUI with passengers under 14, multiple DUI offenses including second, third, and fourth offenses, underage DUI, wet reckless reductions, DMV hearings, commercial driver’s license suspensions, and vehicular manslaughter cases. Bakersfield DUI Attorneys operates on a contingency fee basis with no upfront fees, only collecting payment if they recover a financial award for clients, and maintains relationships with quality doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors to provide comprehensive support. The firm has earned respect from colleagues as a top-rated DUI defense practice, offering personalized defense strategies developed case-by-case after thorough evaluation of each client’s circumstances, criminal record, and potential aggravating factors.
Shakoorian Law is a law firm located at 4900 California Avenue, Suite 210B, Bakersfield, CA 93309, reachable at 661-750-6000. The practice provides legal services across multiple areas including bankruptcy solutions for both individuals and businesses, labor and employment law for wage and hour disputes and rest and meal break violations, personal injury representation for motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases, and workers compensation for work injuries, police and firefighter claims, and death claims.
The firm specializes in helping individuals discharge personal debt and stop harassing creditors through bankruptcy proceedings, while also assisting businesses with restructuring and reorganizing debt through Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options. In employment law, Shakoorian Law represents workers who are owed money from employers for missing paychecks, regular wages, bonuses, vacation time, sick leave, or paid time off. The personal injury practice focuses on maximizing compensation for car accidents, slip and fall incidents, dog bites, and other injuries, emphasizing that clients should not accept lowball offers from insurance companies. The workers compensation division handles cases where workplace injuries entitle clients to benefits including money for time off work, medical treatment, and disability compensation. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and workers compensation cases, meaning clients do not pay unless they win.
The Law Office of Ralph B. Wegis is a personal injury law firm located at 1930 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, reachable at 661-635-2100. Ralph Wegis leads Bakersfield’s premier trial lawyers with a career boasting over 100 trials ending with verdicts in the millions, having grown up in agriculture and worked in the oilfields understanding the meaning of hard work. The entire office operates by the phrase “No one can outwork us,” with Wegis earning the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating for 20 years, selection as a Super Lawyer, and recognition by Los Angeles magazine as a Top Attorney in Southern California.
The firm specializes in wrongful death, trucking accidents, product liability, railroad accidents, personal injury, oil and gas injuries, medical malpractice, industrial work accidents, civil rights, and aviation cases, running the gamut of personal injury suits from agricultural to environmental issues. The practice is completely paperless to ensure clients are on the same level as insurance companies, with tasks that previously took hours now completed in minutes or seconds, reaffirming their client-centered approach. Wegis and his team have successfully assisted countless Bakersfield residents in recovering necessary expenses associated with injuries, taking great care of clients and understanding the stresses of dealing with lawsuits. The firm strives to establish an environment conducive to harmonious attorney-client relationships, with Wegis’s ethical standards and legal ability recognized as the highest in the industry by his peers.
