Law Office of Steven L. Bynum
Serving Bakersfield & Surrounding Areas
Welcome to the Law Office of Steven L. Bynum.
I offer comprehensive legal advice and counsel in the areas of Child Custody, Child & Spousal Support, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense & Juvenile Dependency.
If you have a legal issue, I can help you. I have a reputation for crafting creative litigation approaches and achieving exceptional results where other lawyers fall short.

Legal Services
Family Law
Child Custody & Child Visitation
Criminal Defense
Need a defense lawyer that understands how to win? My experience working for the Kern County DA’s office gives me an edge you may not find anywhere else.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
Were you awarded a portion of your former spouses retirement plan? Retirement plans generally cannot make payments to anyone except the member. There is one exception to that rule which requires a special type of court order, commonly called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
Juvenile Law
Has Child Protective Services taken away your child? Is your child being charged with a crime? Click here to learn more about your rights…
Estate Planning
Whether you need a full estate plan, will, trust, advanced healthcare directive or power of attorney, I can help.