Atty. Mark J Bigger
As a young teenager, reading about some of the great lawyers in our nations early history like John Adams and Abraham Lincoln inspired me to be a lawyer. After graduating from the Oak Brook College of Law I practiced criminal defense on a regular basis during the week and drove all over the western states on weekends.
Criminal & More Attorney · Serving Bakersfield, CA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Mark J Bigger at a Glance
Mark J Bigger is a trusts, criminal defense, and traffic attorney based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Bigger & Harman, APC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California (2003) and Oregon (2009). Educated at Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy (JD, 2001) and Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy Fresno CA (—). Serves clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J Bigger
- As a young teenager, reading about some of the great lawyers in our nations early history like John Adams and Abraham Lincoln inspired me to be a lawyer
- After graduating from the Oak Brook College of Law I practiced criminal defense on a regular basis during the week and drove all over the western states on weekends
- I loved driving, a trait passed on by my father, a Class A driver who always seem to enjoy a good drive even when he already had been putting in long hours
- Soon some of my attorney friends started asking me to defend them on their speeding tickets and telling me that I should start up a practice focused on defending drivers
- Now all of my practice is defended on keeping drivers records clean and their insurance rates low
- Over the last ten years of practice, free time has become more difficult to come by
- I am the immediate Past President of the Oak Brook College of Law Alumni Association, I also serve on the Board for the Oak Brook College of Law, and I am active in mentoring up and coming law students and lawyers as they work to establish careers
- What has not changed is my love of the open road
- We are privileged to live in a land of great freedom and great resources
- There are so many places to go and things to do, whether for work or for fun
- It is my privilege to defend your right to drive there
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Mark J Bigger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J Bigger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bakersfield.
Trusts in Bakersfield
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Criminal Defense in Bakersfield
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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Traffic Violations in Bakersfield
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bakersfield
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.
Bakersfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bakersfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bakersfield Choose Mark J Bigger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark J Bigger's practice in the field of trusts, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J Bigger brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Oregon, Mark J Bigger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, criminal defense, and traffic, Mark J Bigger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bakersfield
A Bakersfield-based practice means Mark J Bigger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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