About

Bailey K.F. Means is a devoted criminal protection lawyer primarily based in Long Beach, California, with a robust historical past in litigation and motion exercise. Bailey K.F. Means launched into her profession in criminal defense for the duration of her first yr at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Throughout her time at Loyola, she won precious revel in by means of interning at public defender's places of work and the ACLU. Additionally, she labored as a research assistant for 3 professors focusing on criminal regulation. This early publicity to the legal area laid the muse for her destiny fulfillment. After graduating from Loyola, Bailey served as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for three years. During her tenure, she distinguished herself by using taking greater instances to trial than another lawyer in the public defender's workplace. Her competitive and experienced approach to litigation set her apart, but she additionally understands the importance of tailoring her strategy to each purchaser's specific circumstances. Bailey has treated a extensive range of criminal instances, from minor code violations to complex criminal gang cases. She is a robust endorse for movement exercise and has efficiently litigated numerous crook motions. Her know-how in fourth modification jurisprudence and motions to suppress has caused great victories, which includes cases in which her motions have been first of all denied however later overturned on enchantment. In popularity of her terrific overall performance, the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association commemorated Bailey with an award for Outstanding Performance by means of a New Lawyer in 2016. This accolade is a testament to her dedication and talent within the area of criminal defense. Bailey's academic background includes bachelor's degrees from the University of California, Irvine, in Political Science and Criminology, Law & Society. Her research in criminology have fashioned her patron-centered method and holistic exercise desires, emphasizing a deep knowledge of the social, cultural, and financial elements that have an impact on the regulation. Outside of her criminal exercise, Bailey enjoys spending time along with her two rescue pit bulls and her husband. She is an avid runner, a fan of NFL football, and appreciates craft beer and ancient pastimes.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

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    Accepted Jurisdictions
    California Jurdictions
    California
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    Experience
    • Deputy Trial Counsel
      State Bar of California
      2017
    • Deputy Public Defender
      Ventura County Public Defender
      2014
    Education
    University of California - Irvine Education School Logo
    University of California - Irvine
    B.A. | Criminology, Law & Society
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    University of California - Irvine Education School Logo
    University of California - Irvine
    B.A. | Political Science
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    Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Education School Logo
    Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
    J.D.
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    Associations
    State Bar of California
                        
                                                     # 298700 Professional Association
    State Bar of California  # 298700
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    Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Professional Association
    Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

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