Atty. Bret Helgren
Bret Helgren is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, appellate practice, criminal law. Bret received a B.S. degree from California State University at Fresno in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Bret Helgren is a criminal defense, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Bakersfield, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1992) and California State University at Fresno (B.S., 1986). Serves clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bret Helgren is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, appellate practice, criminal law
- Bret received a B.S. degree from California State University at Fresno in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Bret practices in Bakersfield, CA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bakersfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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