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Chad Boyles, Personal Injury Attorney in Bakersfield, California

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

Chain Cohn Clark

Bakersfield, CA

Practicing personal injury in Bakersfield since 2011.

15+
Years practicing
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Chad Boyles is an attorney based in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Chad has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chain Cohn Clark.

Based in
Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA
Experience
over 15 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Chad Boyles: Chad Boyles is an attorney based in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Chad has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chain Cohn Clark.

Areas of practice

Chad's practice areas in Bakersfield

Chad concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chad handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Bakersfield, California

Chad takes personal injury matters in Bakersfield, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chad agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Bakersfield, California

Chad takes product liability matters in Bakersfield, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chad agrees to represent you.

Biography

Chad Boyles, personal injury attorney serving Bakersfield

Chad Boyles is an attorney based in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Chad has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chain Cohn Clark. Chad works from Bakersfield, California and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Chad J. A. Boyles is an attorney and partner at the firm, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list, as well as one of Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “20 Under 40 People to Watch.”

Chad was born and raised in Bakersfield, and graduated from Highland High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in political science from Cal State Bakersfield where he was also a part of Pi Sigma Alpha, a national political science honor society. He then attended Whittier Law School where he served as Managing Editor of the Law Review. His note, entitled “Money Can’t Buy You Love . . .and It Shouldn’t Buy You A Seat In Congress Either,” was published in the Whittier Law Review. He graduated cum laude from Whittier in 2010.

After law school, Chad worked briefly in Pasadena before returning to Bakersfield and joining another local firm. For 2 years, he litigated state cases covering a wide variety of legal issues, including personal injury and civil rights. Chad has also provided advice and counseling to clients facing legal issues on a volunteer basis at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.

Chad has been has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list. The recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice based on peer reviews, research, and other metrics, according to Best Lawyers, which is among the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession.? He has also been named as one of the “20 Under 40 People to Watch” in Bakersfield Life Magazine, 2020 Edition.

Outside of the office, Chad is involved in several goodwill efforts throughout the community, including taking underprivileged students back-to-school shopping and mentoring pre-law students. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the CSU Bakersfield Alumni Association. He is a graduate of Leadership Bakersfield, class of 2019.

Chad's approach to personal injury cases

Chad J. A. Boyles is an attorney and partner at the firm, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list, as well as one of Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “20 Under 40 People to Watch.” Chad was born and raised in Bakersfield, and graduated from Highland High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in political science…

The kind of cases Chad takes

Chad reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Bakersfield and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Chad studied and practices

  • Whittier Law School

    JD · 2010

  • California State University Bakersfield

    BA · 2007

Jurisdictions

Chad's state bar admissions

  • California

    2011 · ACTIVE

Chad studied at JD in Whittier Law School and BA in California State University Bakersfield.

Law school and academic background

Chad completed JD in Whittier Law School and BA in California State University Bakersfield. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chad runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Chad's legal honors and published work

Chad has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leadership Bakersfield

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firm (Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers in America)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 'Best of Kern County' Hall of Fame (Bakersfield Life Magazine)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Leadership Bakersfield (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firm (Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll) (2026).

Locations

Chad Boyles's office in Bakersfield

Chad's primary office is at 1731 Chester Avenue, Suite 100, Bakersfield, California, 93301-5220. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Chain Cohn Clark

1731 Chester Avenue, Suite 100

Bakersfield, California 93301-5220

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Hiring guide

How to hire Chad Boyles — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chad usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Chad charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chad's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chad will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Bakersfield, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chad

Chad discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chad confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Chad's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Chad Boyles

  • How much does it cost to hire Chad for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chad walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Chad offer a free consultation?

    Chad charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chad's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Chad's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chad gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Chad take my case if I'm outside Bakersfield?

    Chad is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chad will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Chad?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chad will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Chad accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Chad's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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