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Atty. Mark J Bigger

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.

Bakersfield Bakersfield 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark J Bigger at a glance

Mark J Bigger is an attorney based in Bakersfield, California, practforg at Bigger & Harman, APC. They haand 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 (โ€”). Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Mark J Bigger's law office located?
Mark J Bigger's law practice is located in Bakersfield, California. The firm is Bigger & Harman, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Mark J Bigger practiced law?
Mark J Bigger has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Mark J Bigger go to law school?
Mark J Bigger earned their education at (JD, 2001); (โ€”).
How can I contact Mark J Bigger for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy
- 2001
โ€”
Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy Fresno CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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