Bakersfield, California Criminal Defense, Family Law and Divorce Law Firm

Thompson Law

1109 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 USA

 (661) 322-8899

www.flthompson.com
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Thompson Law is a Bakersfield family law, criminal defense, and DUI defense law firm serving all of Kern and Tulare counties. Whether you are dealing with issues in a divorce such as child custody and support, or need help with a guardianship or dealing with Child Protective Services, our family law attorneys are ready to help you find a successful resolution to your legal needs.

We also handle a variety of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters, ranging from traffic violations and drunk driving to drug crimes, theft, sex offenses, and homicides. We can handle domestic violence matters in the criminal law or family context, as well as juvenile offenses from the courtroom to expulsion hearings before the school board.

At our firm, you will find a team of dedicated attorneys and staff who truly care about you and will help you with your situation through personal attention and professional representation. We meet people at the hardest times in their lives. We understand the stress you are dealing with, whether you are fighting for your liberty or fighting to keep your family intact.

Languages: Spanish; English

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Guardianships; Modifications and Move-Aways; Larceny; Misdemeanors; School Expulsion Hearings; Violent Crimes; Property Division and Control; Annulments; Immediate Restraining Orders; Child Protective Services (CPS) Cases; Emergency Ex-Parte Hearings

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Child Custody and Child Support

From our offices in Bakersfield, our family law attorneys help people throughout Kern and Tulare counties with critical issues in a divorce or legal separation, including the crucial subjects of child custody and child support. The law regarding modifications and move-aways and custody modifications is complicated, often involving court hearings in two stages and the consideration a large set of factors. Any modification, just as any initial court order for custody or support, should be approached by a knowledgeable attorney who understands your needs and desires and is fully prepared to advocate effectively on your behalf in court. Our lawyers know the law and care deeply about helping you achieve what is best for you and your family in what is often a difficult situation.

- Criminal Defense

Our firm handles many different types of cases, including: Spousal Abuse; Drunk Driving/DUI; Drug Charges; Theft - burglary, larceny; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Sex Offenses; Minor and Major Traffic Violations; Juvenile Delinquency, including School Expulsion Hearings; Weapons Violations; Violent Crimes - Assault, Homicide; and White Collar Crime - Fraud, Embezzlement. Our lawyers conduct a thorough investigation of the facts, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution's case and your possible defenses, and advise you on the possible courses of action you may take. Whether you desire to enter into plea negotiations or take the case to trial, we will provide a strong and vigorous defense that protects and defends your rights, working to achieve the best possible outcome in your particular circumstances.

- Drug Crimes

Our firm handles all manner of criminal defense in Kern and Tulare counties, from DUI to homicide, juvenile delinquency to violent felonies, and drug crimes. Drug offenses are of particular concern in the area, with law enforcement and prosecutors especially focused on finding violations of drug laws and prosecuting suspected crimes to the full extent of the law. If you have been charged with a drug crime, the stakes are almost always quite serious. There may be constitutional issues and defenses regarding how the government has built its case. At our firm, we investigate every aspect of your arrest to determine the best possible strategy in your particular case, from entering into plea negotiations to mounting a vigorous defense at trial. We will lay out all the options and make sure you understand them so that you can make the best decision in your particular case. Before you talk to the police, always talk to an attorney.

- DUI Drunk Driving

From Bakersfield to Visalia, our criminal defense attorneys help people in Kern and Tulare counties who have been arrested for drunk driving and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). A DUI conviction is a serious matter. In addition to the possibility of fines and jail time, you can be subject to numerous consequences and legal disabilities. Plus, you will have a criminal record and may be considered a multiple or repeat offender if charged with other violations of criminal law in the future. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, don't trust your fate to the prosecutor and the courts. You need caring, qualified attorneys on your side who will fight to achieve the best outcome possible in your case.

- Family Law

Our firm practices divorce and family law throughout Kern County and neighboring Tulare County, helping individuals and families from Bakersfield to Visalia find practical, effective solutions to their legal needs. We at Thompson Law can help in almost any family law matter that arises, including: Immediate Restraining Orders; Child Protective Services (CPS) Cases; Guardianships; Emergency Ex-Parte Hearings; Stepparent Adoptions; Modifications; and Move-aways. Individuals and families in Bakersfield and beyond trust the attorneys at Thompson Law to provide them with sound, professional advice and effective representation in their family law matter. We take the time to listen and understand each client's particular needs, and provide the best counsel in their specific situation.

- Guardianships

Our family law attorneys help children and families in Bakersfield and throughout Kern County and Tulare County with different forms of guardianships and adoption. Whether due to death, physical or mental incapacity, incarceration or other reasons, a child's parents may become incapable of caring for the child. In that case, the court may appoint a guardian to care for the child and make legal decisions on the child's behalf. Like adoptions, guardianships deal with substantial, important legal rights that have a long-term impact on you and your family. At Thompson Law, our firm has developed a strong reputation in the legal community for our total commitment to our clients' interests, and our ability to achieve positive results. Let us help you protect your rights and obtain a positive outcome in your guardianship matter.

Attorneys

Mr. Francis "Lutie" Thompson IV Attorney Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family Law

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