About Us

We are headquartered in Bakersfield, California and are available to meet clients in Bakersfield, but most matters can be handled over the phone, by video chat, and/or through e-mail, so we are able to prepare state pleadings for clients throughout California.  We conduct legal research for attorneys in any jurisdictions throughout the country, but we limit jail and prison visits to Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Los Angeles Counties.  If you are outside our normal travel range and need in-person service, we will try to refer you to a more appropriate paralegal service.

                   1412 17th Street, Ste. 351 Bakersfield, CA 93301

Bakersfield Paralegal Services

 

Our Books

The staff of Bakersfield Paralegal wrote a book: Paralegal Handbook: California Criminal Defense Edition.  Click to buy a copy on Amazon.

Google Reviews

 
 
 
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 Arthur Lockett 
 
 
 Arthur Lockett 
 
2023-11-23
 
 
  
The ladies here seem to know more than the attorneys in Town. My prior attorney filed my default three times. The court kept rejecting it, and he kept charging me! The ladies at Bakersfield Paralegal got it right the first time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Nisha Sanchez 
 
 
 Nisha Sanchez 
 
2023-11-07
 
 
  
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 Roman Shubert 
 
 
 Roman Shubert 
 
2023-11-06
 
 
  
Thanks to Bakersfield Paralegal, I navigated the intricate divorce process confidently and easily. Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine dedication to helping clients are truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy document assistance. Bakersfield Paralegal is a standout choice that delivers exceptional results!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Gary Harrod 
 
 
 Gary Harrod 
 
2023-11-04
 
 
  
One of the standout qualities of Bakersfield Paralegal is their commitment to their clients. They treated my case with the utmost care and attention, making me feel like a valued family member instead of just another case file. This personalized approach made a significant difference in my experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Rosemary Hill 
 
 
 Rosemary Hill 
 
2023-11-04
 
 
  
Their expertise and knowledge were evident throughout the entire process. They guided me through each step, providing clear explanations and detailed instructions. Thanks to their support, what could have been a confusing and overwhelming ordeal turned into a smooth and efficient journey.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Gulam Boss 
 
 
 Gulam Boss 
 
2023-11-03
 
 
  
This really appears to be a full-service legal assistance office.  They helped us with deeds, then an eviction, then notarization, then a power-of-attorney… I can’t remember what all, but we return again and again, and the results are always Great.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Nina Marie Zapata 
 
 
 Nina Marie Zapata 
 
2023-10-25
 
 
  
Very helpful and very knowledgeable in the law. Helped me with no cost and gave great advice. Highly recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Stacy Tyler 
 
 
 Stacy Tyler 
 
2023-10-11
 
 
  
Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Knew we exactly what we needed and made the process easy!

Our Services

We primarily assist with family law, guardianships, and restraining orders, but through our local network of paralegals and experts, we can assist you with a wide variety of services:​

1. Family Law Pleadings

  • All first paper documents (Petition, Summons, etc.) for initial dissolution filings

  • Disclosures (Income and Expense Declaration, Schedule of Assets and Debts, etc.)

  • Order to Show Cause filings for specific contested issues

  • All discovery documents including motions

  • Arrears, spousal support, and child support

  • Judgment packets with stipulated attachment or Marital Settlement Agreement

2. Evictions (Unlawful Detainers)

  • Required notices (3 day, 15 day, 30 day, and 60 day)

  • All first paper documents (Petition, Summons, etc.)

  • Replies

  • Interrogatories

  • Defaults

  • Lock-out orders

3. Other Pleading Preparation

  • State Motions – Suppression, Discovery, Pitchess, 995, Murgia, Return of Property, Bail, etc.

  • Federal Motions – All Rule 12 Motions, Rule 33 Motion for New Trial, Rule 35 Sentence Corrections, etc.

  • Demurrer – Misjoinder, Failure to State, etc.

  • Criminal Writ Petitions – Prohibition, Mandamus, Habeas, Nobis, etc.

  • Appeals – Misdemeanor Superior Court Appeals, State Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Appeals

  • Administrative Mandamus – DMV License Reinstatement

  • Other Post Conviction – Expungement, Certificate of Rehabilitation,  Clemency

  • Misc. – Eviction, Dissolution, and all other Judicial Council Forms

4. Inmate Services

  • Jail visits

  • Jail weddings

  • Trial clothes

  • Makeup to conceal tattoos or just to look better

  • Document delivery

5. Computer Services

  • Video, audio, and photograph conversion

  • Video, audio, and photograph enhancement

  • Facebook and other social media analysis

  • Expert testimony

  • Client data management systems

  • OCR conversion

  • Scanning

  • Other computer services

6. Transcription

  • Witness interviews

  • Jail calls

  • Investigator notes

  • Dictation

  • Other transcription

7. Promotions

  • Web pages

  • Seminars

  • Publications

Other

  • If it relates to services for the pro per client or services for attorneys, we can probably help.  Just ask.  We work with multiple experts, attorneys, investigators, and other criminal defense specialists.
  • Not every paralegal can prepare every type of document, so we have multiple paralegals.  Some specialize in family law pleadings, some specialize in evictions, some specialize in criminal law pleadings, and some specialize in civil pleadings.  If we can’t help with the type of pleadings you need, we well try to send you to someone who can.  In addition, we do legal research, inmate services, inmate weddings, technical analysis of evidence, and notary services.  If it relates to the legal field, we can help on most types of cases, but by law, some of our services are only provided to attorneys.
  • However, not everyone should hire us.  We do a lot, but there are some matters that we don’t work on, and some matters that are better handled by others.  To see a list of matters better handled by others, click here.

Court Locations

Kern County has multiple court locations.  We serve all locations in the county and prepare paperwork for cases throughout California. Cases are generally filed in the closest courthouse to the location of the litigants, but there are some exceptions for family law cases.  The following guidelines are for cases in Kern County.

1. Domestic Violence

  • A request for a domestic violence restraining order can be filed in any family law court.  In Kern County, this includes the Bakersfield Branch, Delano Branch, Shafter Branch, Ridgecrest Branch, and the Mojave Branch.

2. Civil Cases

  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Bakersfield are filed in Bakersfield courthouse at 1415 Truxtun Ave. as are evictions in surrounding areas of the county that are near Bakersfield, such as Oildale, Greenacres, and Rosedale.
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Lamont are filed in the Lamont courthouse at 12022 Main Street as are Taft evictions and areas around Taft because the Taft courthouse is currently closed.  This generally includes McKittrick, Derby Acres, Valley Acres, New Cuyama, San Emidio, Lebec, and Maricopa.
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Shafter and evictions in Wasco and Palmo are filed in the Shafter courthouse at 325 Central Valley Hwy.
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Mojave are filed in the Mojave courthouse at 1773 State Highway 58 Business as are Tehachapi evictions, California City evictions, Willow Springs evictions, and Rosamond evictions.
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Ridgecrest are filed in the Ridgecrest courthouse at 132 E Coso Avenue as are evictions in China Lake, Indian Wells, and Inyokern.
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Lake Isabella are filed in the Kern River courthouse at 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. as are evictions for Wofford Heights, Kernville, Mountain Mesa, Weldon, and Bodfish
  • Evictions, Civil Restraining Orders, Civil Suits, and related matters in Delano are filed in the Delano courthouse at 1122 Jefferson Street as are evictions in McFarland, Jasmin, Pond, Earlimart, and Richgrove.

3. Family Law

  • A divorce or other family law matter in Bakersfield is filed in the Bakersfield courthouse at 1215 Truxtun Ave. as are divorces in surrounding areas of the county that are near Bakersfield, such as Oildale, Greenacres, and Rosedale.
  • A divorce in Lamont, Taft, or surrounding areas, such as McKittrick, Derby Acres, Valley Acres, New Cuyama, San Emidio, Lebec, and Maricopa are also filed in the Bakersfield courthouse because the Taft courthouse is currently closed and the Lamont courthouse does not have a Family Law clerk, so there are no divorces or other family law matters in the Lamont courthouse.
  • A divorce in Shafter and divorces in Wasco and Palmo are filed in the Shafter courthouse at 325 Central Valley Hwy.
  • A divorce in Mojave is filed in the Mojave courthouse at 1773 State Highway 58 Business as are Tehachapi divorces, California City divorces, Willow Springs divorces, and Rosamond divorces.
  • A divorce in Ridgecrest is filed in the Ridgecrest courthouse at 132 E Coso Avenue as are divorces in China Lake, Indian Wells, and Inyokern.
  • A divorce in Lake Isabella and divorces for surrounding areas, such as Wofford Heights, Kernville, Mountain Mesa, Weldon, and Bodfish are filed in the Ridgecrest courthouse at 132 E Coso Avenue because the Kern River courthouse does not have a Family Law clerk.
  • A divorce Delano is filed in the Delano courthouse at 1122 Jefferson Street as are divorces in McFarland, Jasmin, Pond, Earlimart, and Richgrove.