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Proven Track Record of Success
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- 15+ Years Defending
- Based in Bakersfield
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Expert defense for every criminal charge
At the law office of David L. Faulkner, we’re devoted to offering our clients the exceptional legal counsel they require. We have an in-depth experience in criminal defense cases.
DUI &
Driving Offenses
Violent &
Domestic Charges
Theft, Property &
Financial Crimes
Drug & Alcohol
Charges
Aggressive Defense. Relentless Results.
David L. Faulkner is a Bakersfield criminal defense attorney. He has been active in the California State Bar since 2008 (Bar No. 255501) and has handled over 100 criminal cases in Bakersfield and Kern County, ranging from first-time DUIs to serious felonies.
David and his dedicated staff provide legal services with a personal touch, specializing in Criminal Law. Our Criminal Defense services are effective and affordable. We represent clients who have been charged with driving offenses, property crimes, domestic violence, public intoxication, drug crimes, white-collar crimes, fraud, resisting arrest, and all other felonies and misdemeanors.
We aggressively defend your rights and fight for you to get the best possible outcome.
Our streamlined process for success
Three steps, one standard.
You always know exactly where your case stands.
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Initial consultation and case evaluation
Our process begins with an in-depth initial consultation, where we take the time to listen to your concerns, understand your unique situation, and assess the merits of your case.
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Research and preparation
We conduct thorough research and analysis to gather relevant information, identify key issues, and explore potential legal options.
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Execution and advocacy
We are skilled negotiators and litigators, dedicated to providing persuasive arguments and achieving favorable results for our clients.
Real Cases. Real Outcomes.
We don’t back down.
A criminal charge doesn’t just threaten your record — it puts your job, your family, your finances, and your future in question. What happens next depends on decisions made early, and made well. At the Law Office of David L. Faulkner, you get a defense built on clarity: what you’re facing, what your options are, and how to move forward.
Know Where You Stand
Before anything else, you need a straight answer about your legal position and your realistic options. No hedging, no guesswork.
Your Rights, Protected
Our first responsibility is making sure the law is applied correctly and your rights are upheld at every stage of the process.
Built With You, Not At You
The strongest case strategies come from collaboration. We build a resolution around your priorities and objectives, not a template.
Straight answers.
The questions we hear most on the first call — answered without the hedging.