Over 35 years, Faulkner Law Offices has represented people who have been accused of committing crimes. As is well known in our community, anyone can be charged with a crime. Currently, Faulkner Law Offces is only taking serious felony criminal defense cases. Faulkner Law Offices is qualified to take on the most complicated criminal defense cases such as Death Penalty cases or cases that have potential life sentences. James L. Faulkner is an excellent trial attorney with the experience that is required to reach the best result for your case.

When a person is facing criminal charges, it is very important that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney who can take your case quickly and perform a thourough investigation. It is important to perform a thourough initial investigation to pin down evidence and witnesses to support your case.

If you have been accused of a crime you need an aggressive attorney who can get the best possible result in or out of court. Unlike other larger firms, when you hire Faulkner Law Offices, you have the confidence in knowing that your case will be handled by your personal attorney. Larger firms tend to handle many of thier cases with teams of case managers where the client may never see or talk to the attorney ultimately responsible for your case. You should know who your attorney is that will actually handly your case in court when you decide which law firm should represent you.

If you or someone you know is charged with a serious ciminal offense, Faulkner Law Offices will provide a free initial consultation so that you can discuss your case at no charge.

It would be helpful if you could provide the following information about the person accused or arrested:

• full name
• date of birth
• day and evening telephone numbers
• jail booking number
• court case number
• next court date
• amount of bail and whether bail has been posted.

You can contact Faulkner Law Offices for your free consultation at (661) 327-0601.

Click on the following link if you need to check the Kern County Superior Court Criminal Calendar. On that website, you can check for any past or present cases with the Kern County Superior court and any court dates.

If you need locate someone being detained by the Kern County Sheriff, click on the following link for the Kern and the Kern County Sheriff's Department In-Custody Inmate Database. If the person you are serching for is not listed in the database, you can contact Kern County Sheriff's Department by phone at the following locations:

Central Receiving Facility: (661) 868-6850

Lerdo Detention Division:
Minimum Facility: (661) 391-7802
Maximum-Medium Facility: (661) 391-7857
Pre-Trial Facility: (661) 391-7901
Work Release Program: (661) 391-7990