Alameda Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Alameda, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. City of Alameda criminal cases are heard at the René C. The first hours after an arrest are decisive — bail, charging decisions, evidence preservation, and protective-order requests all happen quickly, and what you say to investigators in the meantime can shape the whole case.
Morris Law PC defends Alameda clients in every category of California criminal charge — DUI, drug, domestic violence, theft, violent, weapons, sex, federal, white collar, juvenile, gang, and major felony cases. We respond to interrogation calls 24/7, file motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence, and pursue diversion or dismissal wherever the facts allow. Free consultation: (510) 330-0814.
Criminal Defense in Alameda, California
The City of Alameda — distinct from Alameda County — is an island community of approximately 78,000 residents adjacent to Oakland, accessible via the Webster, Posey, Park Street, and High Street tubes and bridges. Alameda’s unique geography (former Naval Air Station, active Coast Guard base, residential island core) generates a distinct mix of charges: DUI from bridge enforcement, federal Coast Guard matters, domestic violence cases, and theft offenses. Morris Law PC defends Alameda residents in both California state court and U.S. District Court when federal jurisdiction attaches.
Where Alameda Cases Are Heard
City of Alameda criminal cases are heard at the René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street in downtown Oakland — just across the estuary from Alameda. The Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (661 Washington Street) handles misdemeanor and traffic matters. Federal Coast Guard cases proceed in the Northern District of California’s Oakland or San Francisco divisions.
Distance from our Oakland office: 4 miles from our Oakland office — approximately 10 minutes via the Webster/Posey tubes.
Charges We Defend in Alameda
Alameda sees substantial DUI enforcement on the bridge approaches and at Webster Street; federal Coast Guard offenses arising from Coast Guard Island operations; domestic violence responses from APD; and the occasional federal admiralty or maritime case.
Morris Law PC represents Alameda clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Alameda
Our two East Bay offices coordinate Alameda cases as a single firm. Most Alameda clients meet at our Oakland office, just 4 miles from our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Alameda.
Oakland Office (Primary for Alameda)
1300 Clay St, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 824-8831
Berkeley Office
2001 Addison St, Suite 300
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 350-3225
Alameda Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Where are City of Alameda criminal cases prosecuted?
At the René C. Davidson Courthouse (1225 Fallon Street, Oakland) for felonies, and the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (661 Washington Street, Oakland) for misdemeanors and traffic. The Alameda County DA’s main office handles charging. Federal cases involving Coast Guard or U.S. Naval matters go to the Northern District of California.
Is Alameda Police Department subject to different rules than other agencies?
APD must follow the same constitutional rules (Fourth Amendment for searches, Miranda for interrogations) as any agency. However, APD has its own internal use-of-force, body-camera, and DUI investigation policies that we obtain and review case by case.
What if I’m arrested by Coast Guard or federal authorities in Alameda?
Federal arrests are processed through U.S. Marshals and go to the Northern District of California — typically the Oakland or San Francisco federal courthouse. Federal cases involve grand jury indictment, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and mandatory minimums — we represent clients at every stage including pre-indictment intervention with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
How does the Webster Tube affect DUI checkpoints?
Bridge and tunnel approaches are common DUI checkpoint locations in Alameda County. Checkpoint stops must follow the eight Ingersoll factors (advance publicity, neutral selection criteria, etc.). We challenge non-compliant checkpoints under Ingersoll v. Palmer and the Fourth Amendment.
Can Morris Law meet with me in Alameda?
Our Oakland office is 4 miles away — about 10 minutes via the tubes. Most consultations happen there. For mobility-restricted clients, we offer secure video consultations and arrange in-person meetings on the island when needed.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Alameda Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.