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