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
Bakersfield Paralegal Services
Bakersfield Paralegal Services
Bakersfield Paralegal Services

Our Books


The staff of Bakersfield Paralegal wrote a book. Paralegal Handbook: California Criminal Defense Edition, was released January 1, 2022. Click the icon above to buy a copy or this sentence to buy pleadings from this book and others by the same publisher.

Google Reviews

Excellent
Based on 64 reviews
Christopher Pike
Christopher Pike
2023-01-11
VICTOR is the gentleman to see. My fiancé was nervous about a civil lawsuit summons and didn't know where to go to answer it. Lawyers didn't help. So he found BP online. great reviews a few not so much and after today we don't know why. He IMMEDIATELY make us feel comfortable and helped us TREMENDOUSLY. no nonsense and FULL of knowledge! We good breath after we left. The office staff.... INCREDIBLE. Friendly as can be. Victor that card trick. Lol. I still will never figure out. YOU WANT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND EXECUTION. SEE VICTOR. THANK YOU !! The man of many hats
Chris D
Chris D
2022-12-08
When you think you have no hope left. Bakersfield Paralegal came to my rescue. I have never felt so taken care of in the most stressful times. Victor and his staff have been so kind and understanding to my needs. I will always be grateful and continue to keep returning to Bakersfield Paralegal, if and when I need help in any legal matters. They saw that my former attorneys office had did a subpoena wrong, and quickly jumped on it!. They are very professional, honest, and understanding. They treat you like family. Thank you Victor and to all the kind staff!!
Alma Orozco
Alma Orozco
2022-11-18
Great service Victor did a wonderful job, honest and got straight to the point on what we need help with!
NICOLE DE SHORE
NICOLE DE SHORE
2022-11-17
Great place to get Notary, great customer service and staff is really nice. Exceptional work
IMANI Riley
IMANI Riley
2022-11-14
This is the best place EVER! They even entertained the kids while we worked on my paperwork. Fantastic job!
Daniel Bustos
Daniel Bustos
2022-10-25
Stopped by to have a document notarized without an appointment and Victor took time away from a meeting he was having with his staff to help me. The staff were nice and prompt with my request. Definitely recommend to anyone needing documents notarized or for any other service based on how professional, prompt and pleasant my experience was with them.
Narciso Jacinto
Narciso Jacinto
2022-09-22
Thank you so much for the help. I appreciate for everything you guys have done and help me out. Bakersfield paralegal the best place. They will help you with everything. Thank you so much. I recommend this place. Thank you ilaila for all the help. You the best
Ruby Arias
Ruby Arias
2022-08-29
I 100% recommend this paralegal team! Seriously I have a sensitive case and have dealt with so many emotions and have the run around everywhere else but everytime I come here I feel a sense of hope they make sure they help you the best they can! Everyone is so friendly and Victor really knows how to make someone laugh even when you are having a bad day. They are professional and go above and beyond. Thank you to Glenda, Letty and Consuelo you guys truly are amazing and make a difference in people's life.

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.