Darling & Wilson, PC

Attorney Joshua G. Wilson

Joshua G. Wilson is the principal shareholder and president of Darling & Wilson, PC. He works extensively in estate planning, probate, real estate, business, appellate and civil law. Mr. Wilson obtained his B.A. Magna Cum Laude in 1996 from Fresno Pacific University and earned his Juris Doctorate and Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame. In law school he served as Articles Editor for the Journal of Legislation. Following law school Mr. Wilson clerk for the Honorable T.J. Hauler of Virginia’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Wilson returned to Kern County and soon formed a partnership with longtime local attorney and CPA Curtis Darling.

Mr. Wilson is certified as a specialist in appellate law by the California Board of Legal Specialization and has handle more than one hundred matters in the courts of appeal. He has extensive experience in handling and resolving complex problems in probate, real estate and business. He is a private pilot and serves as a member of the board of directors of the Minter Field Airport District, Shafter Symphony Orchestra, Friends of Portugal and is currently serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Fresno Pacific University.

Attorney David A. Cole

David A. Cole is an Attorney of Darling & Wilson, PC. Mr. Cole earned his Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Concord Law School in 2009. Mr. Cole works extensively in real property law, IP Due Diligence, ITC Litigation and Intellectual Property.

He is an active member of the American Bar Association and on his off time, he enjoys activities involving theatrical arts.

Attorney Darren J. Bogié

Darren J. Bogié is an attorney with over 20 years experience representing clients in State and Federal Courts. Darren joined the firm of Darling & Wilson PC as an Of Counsel in 2020 and he presently works on both transactional and litigation matters with a focus on Business and Probate Litigation, Estate Planning, and Assets Protection. Darren also provides advice to clients on Tax Matters and Pre-Litigation Planning.

Darren earned his Juris Doctorate, With Distinction from the University Of The Pacific, Mc Gorge School of Law. Upon graduation, he was awarded Order of the Coif. During Law School, Darren worked with Professor Stephen C. McCaffrey on a Review of Developments In Public International Law, which was published in Volume 30 of The International Lawyer.

Before joining Darling & Wilson, Darren was an attorney with Schools Legal Service in Bakersfield where he represented Kern County Schools before federal courts including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Prior to returning to Kern County, Darren had a private practice in Sacramento in which he represented high net worth individuals with their legal needs.

Darren began his legal career as an officer in the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps serving as military prosecutor and special assistant US attorney.

Darren was a former Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice for CSU Sacramento and has been a coach for law school mock trial teams. He is a frequently requested presenter on legal topics. Darren is also sought out by other attorneys as a consultant on complex legal matters.

Darren is licensed in California and is admitted to practice before the 9th Circuit, the US Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California, The United States Tax Courts, and United States Court of Appeals for The Armed Forces.

During his time off, Darren enjoys spending time with his family, viewing and collecting art, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing.

Attorney Melodie A. Rivas, Esq.