Criminal Defense Law in Bakersfield, CA

Mr. Tello, a criminal defense lawyer in Bakersfield, has extensive experience in dealing with all matters involving criminal law—from major felonies to misdemeanors--including administrative proceedings-- in State as well Federal Courts. Mr. Tello prides himself in fighting for the rights of his clients and guiding them through the often confusing and demanding process of the criminal justice system. While the law states that you are “innocent until proven guilty,” Mr. Tello recognizes that often the opposite is true and you must gather all the necessary information and witnesses to prove yourself Innocent in the face of the criminal charges against you. Mr. Tello has extensive resources at his disposal to investigate and document evidence to be used to combat the criminal charges you are facing.

Contact our offices to learn more about how Mr. Tello can help with misdemeanor or felony criminal defense in Bakersfield, Visilia, Tulare, or other areas:  

• Drug charges, including possession & trafficking
• Violent crime, including weapons charges & domestic violence
• Theft crimes, including robbery, burglary, and carjacking
• DUIs or repeat DUIs
• Probation violations
• Juvenile crime
• 3-Strikes defense for repeat felons facing extended sentences

Criminal charges can ruin lives—jail time, fines, probation, and deportation are potential consequences.  Our office believes its job is to help you avoid these things whenever possible.

Past Criminal Charges and Old Warrants in California

The Law Office of John Tello has helped clients with past criminal charges, too.  If you are living in fear of an old arrest warrant or if you know that you have upcoming immigration reviews, please contact the office for California criminal defense.  

Not every charge requires that the client appear in court and not every charge has to carry heavy punishment or consequences.  

Mr. Tello has helped several American and non-American clients who do not live in California or who are concerned about deportation if they appear.  The office can help with solutions:

• Help remove failures to appear
• Help remove old warrants
• Working to get old charges dismissed - Speedy Trial Rights
• Assist in removing the immigration consequences of criminal convictions

The office works of-counsel with immigration attorneys who want to help their clients circumvent the problems California criminal charges create for immigration petitions, too.  

Advancing California Criminal Defense Law & Services  

Mr. Tello is a member of several law and civic groups in the Bakersfield area that support progressive criminal law solutions.  

He believes that the benefits of the law should be available to anyone charged with a crime, regardless of origin or status, and makes himself available for consultation whenever the client requires.  Please call or email the office to schedule time with Mr. Tello at night or on weekends.  

The office is part of organizations that wish to see Three Strikes laws reflect the true seriousness of crimes, rather than simply lock people away for extended periods.  

Mr. Tello also feels strongly about helping people see the courts reduce, dismiss, or resolve charges in order to help them take advantage of possible upcoming immigration opportunities for naturalization.

Call 1-888-722-7057 for criminal defense law in Bakersfield.