Dublin Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Dublin, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. Dublin criminal cases are heard at the East County Hall of Justice at 5151 Gleason Drive in Dublin — shared with Pleasanton. 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 Dublin 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 Dublin, California
Dublin, with a population of approximately 73,000, is the geographic center of the Tri-Valley region and home to Santa Rita Jail (5325 Broder Boulevard) — Alameda County’s primary detention facility, where most county arrestees are housed during pretrial detention. Morris Law PC visits Santa Rita Jail daily, defends Dublin residents across all charge categories, and helps families navigate inmate communications, bail, and the visitation system.
Where Dublin Cases Are Heard
Dublin criminal cases are heard at the East County Hall of Justice at 5151 Gleason Drive in Dublin — shared with Pleasanton. Felonies may transfer to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. Santa Rita Jail arraignment court (inside the jail) handles initial in-custody appearances; Riverside hearings (PC §825) must occur within 48 hours of arrest.
Distance from our Oakland office: 28 miles east of our Oakland office — approximately 35 minutes via I-580 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in Dublin
Dublin handles the largest cross-section of Alameda County criminal cases because of Santa Rita Jail’s centrality: DUI from I-580 enforcement, transfers from other jurisdictions, federal in-custody matters, and family-coordination work on bail and visitation.
Morris Law PC represents Dublin clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Dublin
Our two East Bay offices coordinate Dublin cases as a single firm. Most Dublin clients meet at our Oakland office, just 28 miles east of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Dublin.
Oakland Office (Primary for Dublin)
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
Dublin Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find someone who was just arrested and brought to Santa Rita Jail?
Use the Alameda County Sheriff’s online inmate locator (alamedacountysheriff.org) — search by name or PFN. Inmate booking is usually visible within 4–6 hours of arrival. We can also call the Sheriff’s intake line on your behalf and check status at no charge.
What is the bail process at Santa Rita Jail?
Bail is set per the Alameda County bail schedule unless the offense is on the non-bail list (certain violent felonies, parole holds, federal holds). Bail bond can be posted 24/7 directly at the jail or through a licensed bondsman. We can request a bail review at first court appearance to seek own-recognizance release or a reduction.
When does an in-custody defendant first see a judge?
Within 48 hours of arrest, excluding weekends and holidays — this is the constitutional rule under County of Riverside v. McLaughlin. Initial arraignment at Santa Rita typically occurs the next court day. We file an in-custody motion to be notified the moment the case is assigned.
Can I visit a Santa Rita Jail inmate?
Yes — visitation is scheduled through the Sheriff’s online visitation portal. You must register, be on the approved visitor list, and pass a background check. Attorney visits (which we conduct) do not count against the inmate’s social visitation slots.
Are federal detainees held at Santa Rita Jail?
Sometimes — the U.S. Marshals Service contracts with Alameda County to house federal detainees at Santa Rita. Federal cases proceed in the Northern District of California (Oakland or San Francisco), but pretrial detention may occur at SRJ, FDC Dublin (federal women’s facility), or other Bay Area federal holding facilities.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Dublin Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.