ARRESTED IN FULLERTON? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA

Fullerton is home to Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College, and a busy downtown bar district. As a result, the Fullerton Police Department makes many alcohol-related arrests, especially on weekend nights. It also handles a wide range of other cases, from theft and drug charges to serious felonies.

Fullerton is also where the North Justice Center is located. That courthouse handles criminal cases from much of north Orange County. If you were arrested in Fullerton, there is a good chance your case will be heard there.

Criminal Charges I Defend in Fullerton

DUI, including underage DUI and DUI with a refusal
Public intoxication (Penal Code 647(f))
Assault and battery, including bar fights
Drug possession and sales
Theft and use of a fake ID
Domestic violence
Sex crimes and other serious felonies

College Students Facing Charges

A criminal charge can put a student's education, financial aid, and future career at risk. Students arrested in Fullerton may also face discipline from their school, which is a separate process from the criminal case. I work to resolve the criminal case in a way that limits the long-term damage. Often that means diversion, a reduced charge, or a dismissal.

Where Fullerton Criminal Cases Are Heard

The North Justice Center is at 1275 N Berkeley Avenue in Fullerton. It hears misdemeanors and many felonies from Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, Brea, and surrounding cities. Some serious felonies may be heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Challenging a Fullerton DUI

A DUI arrest does not automatically mean a conviction. I review the reason for the stop, the field sobriety tests, the breath or blood test results, and whether the officer followed proper procedures. As a former LAPD officer, I know how these investigations are supposed to be conducted. I also know how to show the court when they were not. I can also represent you at your DMV hearing to fight the license suspension. You must request that hearing within 10 days of the arrest.

Talk to a Fullerton Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Fullerton, do not wait to get help. The sooner I am involved, the more I can do to protect your rights and build your defense. Call McCready Law Group at (714) 785-9978 or send me a message to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for public intoxication in Fullerton?

Public intoxication under Penal Code 647(f) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail and a fine. In practice, many first-time cases can be resolved without jail and sometimes without a conviction.

I am a student at Cal State Fullerton. Will my school find out about my arrest?

It is possible. Schools can learn about arrests in several ways and may start their own disciplinary process. Resolving the criminal case favorably can help in the school process as well.

Where will my Fullerton case be heard?

Most Fullerton cases are heard at the North Justice Center at 1275 N Berkeley Avenue in Fullerton. Some serious felonies are heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Other Areas I Serve

I also represent clients arrested or charged with a crime in these nearby cities:

Also Serving Fullerton

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SERVING FULLERTON

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested or charged with a crime in Fullerton and throughout Orange County. I bring eight years of experience as a Los Angeles Police Department officer to every case, and I give each client honest advice and personal attention. Call (714) 785-9978 to discuss your case.