Chad Boyles, Personal Injury Attorney in Bakersfield, California
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Bakersfield, CA
Practicing personal injury in Bakersfield since 2011.
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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
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Product Liability
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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.
Chain Cohn Clark
1731 Chester Avenue, Suite 100
Bakersfield, California 93301-5220
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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
Personal Injury attorneys serving Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Chad handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
- Bakersfield995 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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