Bill Slocumb

Of Counsel

Bill Slocumb is a Bakersfield Criminal Defense Lawyer who has more than 20 years of trial experience and has tried over 100 cases to jury verdict, including murder, kidnapping, robbery, child molestation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol cases.

As a prosecutor, Mr. Slocumb handled matters from filing through trial. He knows the strengths and weaknesses of the government’s case. He has working relationships with investigators and experts who all contribute the successful defense of your case.

As a Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bakersfield, Mr. Slocumb was assigned to the Police Civil Service Commission and defended the City against civil rights lawsuits in both State and Federal Courts. Mr. Slocumb knows the internal affairs processes and procedures. Let him use this knowledge in your defense.

Mr. Slocumb has gone to trial on Murder, Rape, Robbery, Kidnapping, Spousal Abuse, Drug Possession and Trafficking, Embezzlement, Theft, Burglary and Gang Cases. He is adept at spotting law enforcement mistakes in the search and seizure of his clients and their property.

Mr. Slocumb’s handles dozens of Administrative Per Se Driver’s License Revocation/Suspension hearings before the Department of Motor Vehicles each year. He is very successful in maintaining driving privileges for both the general public and truck drivers. Were the stop and arrest procedures proper sufficient to warrant the loss of your license? Did the arresting officer give you the proper choice of alcohol/drug tests?

BAR ADMISSIONS

California Bar Association
Kern County Bar Association

Education

Law School: Western State University; CA
Undergraduate School: University of California Davis; Davis CA

Memberships

Past President of Bakersfield Rotary Club, South
Past Chairman of the Board of Goodwill Industries of South Central California
Past City Attorney for the City of Shafter