Castro Valley Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Castro Valley, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. Castro Valley cases are typically prosecuted at the Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street, Hayward) for misdemeanors and felony arraignments. 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley is an unincorporated community of approximately 66,000 residents in central Alameda County, situated between Hayward and the East Bay hills. Because Castro Valley is unincorporated, law enforcement is handled primarily by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (Eden Township substation) rather than a city police department. Morris Law PC defends Castro Valley residents across the full range of California criminal charges.
Where Castro Valley Cases Are Heard
Castro Valley cases are typically prosecuted at the Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street, Hayward) for misdemeanors and felony arraignments. Felony trials may transfer to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. The Alameda County DA’s South County branch handles charging.
Distance from our Oakland office: 15 miles south of our Oakland office — approximately 22 minutes via I-580 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in Castro Valley
Castro Valley sees DUI enforcement from CHP and ACSO on I-580 and Crow Canyon Road; domestic violence response calls from the Sheriff’s Eden Township substation; and theft offenses connected to the Castro Valley Boulevard retail corridor.
Morris Law PC represents Castro Valley clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Castro Valley
Our two East Bay offices coordinate Castro Valley cases as a single firm. Most Castro Valley clients meet at our Oakland office, just 15 miles south of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Castro Valley.
Oakland Office (Primary for Castro Valley)
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
Castro Valley Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Who has police jurisdiction in Castro Valley?
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) — specifically the Eden Township substation — is the primary law-enforcement agency in unincorporated Castro Valley. CHP handles freeway enforcement on I-580 and I-238. There is no Castro Valley city police department.
Where are Castro Valley criminal cases heard?
Most Castro Valley cases are heard at the Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street) for misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings. Felony trials may transfer to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in downtown Oakland. The Alameda County DA’s South County branch handles charging.
Is Castro Valley considered part of Hayward for legal purposes?
No — Castro Valley is a distinct unincorporated community in Alameda County. It has its own zip codes (94546, 94552), school district, and identity. But its criminal courts and DA office are shared with Hayward and other South County communities.
How fast can I be released after a Castro Valley arrest?
Most Castro Valley arrestees are booked at Santa Rita Jail (Dublin) and can post bail per the county schedule within hours. If bail is set high or the offense is non-bailable, release awaits the first court appearance (within 48 hours, excluding weekends). We file own-recognizance and bail-review motions aggressively.
Can Castro Valley misdemeanor charges qualify for diversion?
Yes — most misdemeanors qualify for PC §1001.95 judicial diversion, leading to dismissal upon completion of conditions. Qualifying defendants can also access PC §1001.36 (mental health) or PC §1001.80 (military) diversion.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Castro Valley Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.