Criminal Defense in Adams Point, Oakland

Adams Point Oakland criminal defense — Morris Law PC serving Alameda County

Adams Point is a dense residential Oakland neighborhood in ZIP 94610. Adams Point is a dense residential neighborhood immediately north of Lake Merritt, featuring pre-war apartment buildings, Snow Park, and easy access to downtown Oakland’s employment and dining. Morris Law PC’s Oakland office at 2744 E 11th Street is approximately 1 mile from Adams Point — a 5-minute drive. We defend Adams Point residents across every category of California criminal charge.

Where Adams Point Cases Are Heard

Criminal cases arising in Adams Point are prosecuted by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Depending on charge level, arraignment happens at one of two Oakland courthouses:

Both courthouses are within 4 miles of Adams Point. Custody transport following arrest is typically to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.

Adams Point Neighborhood Overview

Boundaries: Lake Merritt to the south and west, Grand Avenue and Perkins Street to the east, and I-580 to the north

Major streets: Grand Avenue, Perkins Street, Bellevue Avenue, Vernon Street, Staten Avenue, Harrison Street

Nearest BART: 19th Street BART (~0.5 miles west) or Lake Merritt BART (~1 mile south)

Police jurisdiction: Oakland Police Department (OPD). Serious cases may also involve Alameda County Sheriff’s Office or California Highway Patrol depending on offense type and location.

Charges We Defend in Adams Point

Morris Law represents Adams Point clients facing every category of California criminal charge. Common cases include:

  • DUI — Vehicle Code §23152/§23153 arrests, often on nearby I-580 corridor
  • Drug crimes — possession, sale, and diversion-eligible cases under Prop 47 and PC 1000
  • Domestic violence — PC 273.5, PC 243(e)(1) with restraining-order defense
  • Violent crimes — assault (PC 245), battery, criminal threats (PC 422)
  • Theft crimes — petty theft, grand theft, burglary, robbery
  • Weapons charges — PC 25400 CCW, PC 25850, PC 29800 felon in possession
  • Felony defense — including strike offenses and prior-conviction enhancements
  • Misdemeanor defense — first-offense and repeat-offense representation

Diversion and Alternatives for Adams Point Residents

Alameda County has strong first-offender infrastructure. Depending on charge type and defendant history, Adams Point residents may qualify for:

  • PC 1000 pretrial drug diversion — simple possession cases, 18-month program, dismissal on completion
  • PC 1001.36 mental health diversion — cases where mental health condition contributed to offense
  • PC 1001.95 judicial diversion — most misdemeanors regardless of history
  • PC 1001.80 military diversion — for veterans

See our Alameda County Diversion Programs guide for eligibility details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Adams Point cases go to court?

Misdemeanor cases arising in Adams Point are arraigned at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse at 661 Washington Street in downtown Oakland. Felony cases go to the René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street. Both courthouses are within 4 miles of Adams Point.

Which police department handles Adams Point?

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has primary jurisdiction over Adams Point. Certain cases — including those involving traffic on I-580, I-880, and Highway 24, or involving unincorporated Alameda County — may involve the California Highway Patrol or Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

How far is Morris Law PC’s Oakland office from Adams Point?

Morris Law’s Oakland office at 2744 E 11th Street is approximately 1 mile from Adams Point — a 5-minute drive. Our office serves as the primary defense location for Adams Point residents.

Where will I be booked if arrested in Adams Point?

Most arrests in Adams Point result in booking at either the Oakland Police Department lockup or at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office main custody facility. See our Santa Rita Jail guide for bail-out and visit information.

What is the fastest way to get legal help after an arrest in Adams Point?

Call Morris Law PC at (510) 330-0814 — we answer 24/7. Bail-out and DA charging decisions happen in the first 48 hours; getting counsel involved before arraignment materially improves case outcomes.

Talk to an Oakland Criminal Defense Attorney

Morris Law PC has defended Adams Point residents across every category of California criminal charge. Founding attorney Seth Morris was a Deputy Public Defender in Alameda County, with 25+ jury trials in the same Oakland courthouses where Adams Point cases are heard.

Call (510) 330-0814 for a free 24/7 consultation. Oakland office: 2744 E 11th Street (510) 824-8831. Berkeley office: 2025 Rose Street, Suite 200 (510) 225-9955.