Steven L. Bynum, Attorney at Law - Bakersfield, CA

Professional Criminal Defense and Family Law Advocacy in Bakersfield

When your freedom, reputation, or family's future is on the line, you need an attorney with the skill, experience, and drive to deliver results. The Law Office of Steven L. Bynum represents individuals and families throughout Kern County who are facing criminal charges or dealing with complex domestic transitions. Led by Steven Lance Bynum, our firm combines trial-tested aggressiveness with strategic legal counsel to protect your rights both inside and outside the courtroom.

Having served as a prosecutor with the Kern County District Attorney's office, Steven L. Bynum brings an invaluable perspective to our defense practice. He understands how the prosecution constructs their cases, what evidence they prioritize, and where they are likely to falter. This inside insight allows us to craft proactive defense strategies that other firms might overlook. If you are dealing with a legal crisis and urgently need a defense lawyer, we are prepared to act immediately on your behalf.

High-Stakes Criminal and Felony Defense

We handle a broad array of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters, providing aggressive advocacy from the moment of arrest through trial. Our primary areas of criminal defense include drug crime defense, theft and burglary defense, physical or domestic violence allegations, weapons offenses, and probation violations. We examine every piece of evidence, challenge illegal search and seizure practices, and strive to get your charges reduced or dismissed.

Strategic DUI and DWI Defense

A DUI conviction in California carries severe consequences, including mandatory license suspension, steep fines, potential jail time, and permanent impacts on your employment prospects. We provide comprehensive DUI defense representation, representing you in both the criminal court case and the critical DMV hearing. We scrutinize breathalyzer calibration logs, blood testing procedures, and field sobriety tests to identify weaknesses in the officer's arrest report, aiming to protect your driving privileges.

Focused Family Law and Child Custody Guidance

In addition to our criminal defense practice, we represent clients in family court proceedings. We assist parents and spouses with divorce, child custody disputes, visitation rights, and spousal or child support determinations. We also handle complex asset divisions, including retirement plan partitions and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). If you need to find a family lawyer who will listen to your concerns and provide clear-eyed, practical advice, we are here to support your family.

Excellent Academic and Legal Credentials

Steven L. Bynum holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and graduated with honors from Concord Law School in 2016. He is a proud member of the Kern County Bar Association and is fully certified to practice in the Juvenile Courts. To help you explore your legal options without financial pressure, we provide free initial consultations. Contact us today to order legal consultation and secure the robust defense you deserve.