Arrest & Bench Warrants
Warrants may be issued after a missed court date, a failure to comply with a court order, or when law enforcement seeks authority to make an arrest. These matters often require prompt attention to the court, the underlying case, and the reason the warrant was issued.
Deferred Entry of Judgement
Deferred entry of judgment allows certain eligible defendants to complete court-ordered requirements before judgment is entered. These cases often involve questions about eligibility, program terms, and compliance with the court’s conditions.
Expungement
California expungement allows eligible individuals to seek dismissal of a prior conviction after completing the required terms of the case. These matters often depend on the offense, the sentence, probation status, and the person’s criminal record.
Fitness Hearing
A fitness hearing determines whether a minor’s case should remain in juvenile court or be transferred to adult court. These proceedings often focus on the minor’s background, the alleged offense, prior history, and ability to benefit from juvenile court services.
Probation
Probation allows a person to remain in the community under court-ordered terms instead of serving time in custody. These cases may involve reporting requirements, treatment programs, searches, travel limits, restitution, or alleged violations of probation conditions.
Restraining Orders
Restraining orders are court orders that may limit contact, communication, distance, or conduct between people. These cases often involve domestic violence, harassment, threats, stalking, or disputes between family members, neighbors, coworkers, or former partners.
Search & Seizure
Search and seizure issues involve how law enforcement obtained evidence during an investigation, stop, arrest, or search. These cases often turn on whether officers had a warrant, consent, probable cause, or another lawful basis for the search.