Have You Been Arrested in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested for DUI in Contra Costa County, it is best to work with an experienced Contra Costa DUI defense attorney. Lynn Gorelick has worked in this area for more than 30 years. Ms. Gorelick has dedicated her career to defending those who have been accused of crimes in Contra Costa County and the surrounding areas.
It is important to be aware that DUI charges carry both administrative and criminal penalties. After your arrest, you have only 10 days to request a hearing in order to dispute your administrative license suspension. Your right to an administrative hearing is deemed to have been waived if you fail to request the hearing within the strict 10-day time frame.
The criminal component of your charges will begin shortly thereafter. In Contra Costa County, DUI offenses are heard by two different courts located within the county. Misdemeanor DUI cases will be heard in the Superior Court of Martinez or Richmond. The location of your case will depend on the city where the offense occurred. The Superior Court in Martinez will also hear the more serious DUI cases as well as DUI cases involving juveniles.
Martinez Superior Court
Location:
1020 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 646-2986
Richmond Superior Court
Location:
100 37th Street
Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: (925) 646-4099
Pittsburg Superior Court, Richard E. Arnason Justice Center
Location:
1000 Center Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Depending on the location of your arrest, there will likely be varying details or nuances associated with the arrest. That is why it is important to work with an attorney who has experience in the specific area. Ms. Gorelick represents clients in the following Contra Costa County locations:
- Alamo
- Antioch
- Bay Point
- Bayview
- Blackhawk
- Brentwood
- Clayton
- Concord
- Crockett
- Danville
- El Cerrito
- El Sobrante
- Hercules
- Kensington
- Lafayette
- Marina Bay
- Martinez
- Moraga
- Orinda
- Pittsburg
- Pleasant Hill
- Richmond
- San Pablo
- San Ramon
- Walnut Creek
If you have been arrested for DUI or a criminal offense in Contra Costa County, it is in your best interest to work with a local and skilled attorney. Ms. Gorelick can assist you with your Contra Costa County case and provide you with the proper defense. To schedule a free consultation, call (510) 785-1444 or (925) 847-3006.