Attorney Profile

John T. Bell is a trial lawyer whose practice areas encompasses criminal defense, DUI defense, DMV hearings, personal injury, insurance disputes, social security disability claims, civil rights and police misconduct.

Mr. Bell has represented a broad array of individuals in both state and federal court. Mr. Bell’s experience in criminal defense practice runs the gamut – from violent felonies to driving under the influence charges.

Mr. Bell’s civil practice encompasses DMV hearings, administrative hearings, personal injury, insurance disputes, car accidents, slip and falls, police misconduct and social security disability claims.

Mr. Bell served in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

In 1995 Mr. Bell obtained his Bachelors Degree majoring in Political Science from the California State University, East Bay. In 1998 he received his Juris Doctorate (law) degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Mr. Bell is an active member in the following organizations:

• American Bar Association
• Charles Houston Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• Alameda Bar Association
• California DUI Defenders
• National Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Mr. Bell also devotes a significant amount of his time toward pro bono matters.