Peer Awards
Awards and Recognitions
- Chief of Staff Award for Excellence in Legal Assistance, 311th Support Command 2001,
- 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007
- Man of the Year-Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2009
- California Judicial Counsel, Best Bar Leader of the Year Award 2009
- Past President, Kern County Bar Association
- Kern County Bench and Bar Award, 2010
- Dorothy Donahue Award (Best Democrat) 2010
- Kern County Veterans Stand Down Award 2005-2012
- California Super Lawyers, 2011, 2012, 2013,2015
- Top Attorneys in Southern California 2012, 2013,2015
- American Trial Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2009-2013
- Bakersfield Safe Streets Partnership Award 2012
- Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance- Legal Services Award 2009
- Pro Bono Service Award 2009
- Lifetime member, National Association of Criminal Lawyers
- Past President, Kern County Criminal Defense Section
- 2012 Elected, State Bar of California, Board of Trustees, District 5
- 2015, Gonzaga University, Distinguished Alumni Merit Award
- 2016, The Military Order of the Purple Heart Special Recognition Award
- 2016, Veteran of the Year, 32nd State Assembly