Law Firm Overview

California Criminal Defense Lawyer offering aggressive representation and defense of all serious Bakersfield felony and misdemeanor crimes including: DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence, reckless driving, manslaughter, assault, battery, domestic violence cases, defense of false accusations of molestation, child abuse, petty theft, grand theft, credit card fraud, false impersonation, identity theft, burglary, among many others.

Criminal Defense is all we do. Mr. Ruff offices in both Kern County and Los Angeles County. Our Lawyers have over twenty years of combined experience practicing criminal defense. We can go to Court on your behalf for most cases, we recall old bench warrants in Bakersfield and all of Kern County.

Our Bakersfield attorney defends criminal matters in all Kern Courts including:  Mojave, Delano, Shafter, Lamont, Arvin, Taft, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Metropolitan Bakersfield.

If you have a warrant for a failure to appear in Court, we can file the appropriate legal motions to have the bench warrant recalled and quashed.  We can then negotiate a resolution to the case or file motions to have the case dismissed, if necessary.  This can be done, in many cases, without the client appearing.  In many instances the criminal case may be years old and the individual has simply moved out of the area or forgotten about the pending warrant only to find out when applying for a job or having done a background check for a license application or employment.  We can clear the case and give you peace of mind and allow you to move on with your life.

Practice areas include:  Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes, Felonies, Homicide, Parole and Probation, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Medical Marijuana, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanors, DMV and Drivers License Suspension Hearings for medical and negligent operator suspensions, Bench Warrants issued for failure to appear in Court. DUI including Driving under the Influence, Rape, Gun Charges, Possession for sale of drugs, Domestic Violence, Spousal Abuse, Assault, Battery, Molestation, Bail, Jail Release, Pre-filing Investigation, License Cases, Wrongful Arrest, Police False Arrest, Child Abuse, Theft, Grand Theft, Petty Theft, Burglary, Criminal Defense, Internet Crimes, Restraining Orders, Expungement, Sealing of Records, Public Intoxication, Vehicle Offenses, White Collar Crime, Drunk Driving, Identity Theft, Criminal Threats, Arrest Warrant and Bench warrant recall in all Kern County Courts, 100 plus Speeding Ticket defense, Reckless Driving, Driving in excess of 100 mph, Marijuana Possession in a Vehicle, Bakersfield Failure to Appear, Restraining Order, Evading Arrest, Child Endangerment,  School Expulsion. arising out of criminal arrest.

Call Mr. Ruff today for a free consultation to discuss your case.  You will never be "passed off" to a legal secretary, attorney assistant or "case manager".  Our goal is to keep your recent arrest from damaging your record forever.  We do everyhting within our power to keep you out of jail.  For more than a decade he has been defending ordinary folks who find themselves in the unfortunate circumstance of having been accused of a crime, he can help you too.

All Bakersfield, Lamont, Taft, Mojave, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Lake Isabella, Delano and all Kern County Court cases.

We believe that our Bakersfield Law Firm is unique, both in the nature of our experience and the way we aggressively yet compassionately represent our individual client's needs.

Formed in 1995, we are dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with a criminal law or dui, drunk driving and DMV matter related to California and Federal Criminal Defense. Our Bakersfield Criminal Defense Lawyers have an established statewide reputation and bring a unique depth of knowledge, local contacts and experience to your case. Each of the attorneys has extensive misdemeanor and felony trial experience. Cases the firm has handled have ranged from traffic and misdemeanor drunk driving, DUI DMV and driver license suspensions to the most serious felony drug charges and 3-strikes law cases.  Together, we have more than 25 years of Criminal Trial, Investigation, Pre-filing resolution, and Criminal Defense Trial and Case Settlement Experience. This uniquely qualifies us to determine whether proper police procedures were followed or if your Constitutional Rights were violated. We are result oriented, seeking, above all else, to help our clients achieve their objectives in the most timely, economical and successful manner. The philosophy of the Bakersfield firm emphasizes an aggressive defense yet a caring response to our client's needs, as well as an extensive and creative approach, enabling our clients to successfully benefit from the firm's experience and long-term local Kern County presence

For the peace of mind of knowing that you will get the best possible resolution of your Kern County case at reasonable fees, please contact a Criminal Defense Attorney for a free consultation at our convenient downtown Bakersfield Law Firm Location. If you would prefer, we will can arrange to come to your home or business for a confidential consultation. We will respond promptly and stay in close contact to provide you with the criminal defense services you need. We also have a nearby office in Los Angeles County, in Torrance.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law 50%
• DUI/DWI 50%

Published Works

• Expungment of a Criminal Conviction in California, 2006

Classes and Seminars

• Defending a DUI Case in California

References

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

West Practice Categories

Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, State Trial Practice, Trucking