Emeryville Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Emeryville, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. Emeryville 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville, California
Emeryville is a small but dense city of approximately 12,000 residents wedged between Oakland and Berkeley, bordering the San Francisco Bay. Its concentration of tech employers (Pixar, Peet’s Coffee, Novartis), retail (Bay Street Mall, Public Market), and freeway access (I-80, I-580, I-880) generates substantial case volume relative to population — particularly DUI, white-collar, and theft offenses. Morris Law PC defends Emeryville residents at the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland, just 4 miles away.
Where Emeryville Cases Are Heard
Emeryville cases are heard 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. Federal cases involving Emeryville businesses go to the Northern District of California (Oakland or San Francisco).
Distance from our Oakland office: 4 miles north of our Oakland office — approximately 8 minutes via I-580 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in Emeryville
Emeryville sees significant DUI enforcement on I-80 and I-580 (Bay Bridge approaches), white-collar cases connected to local tech and biotech employers, theft and shoplifting from Bay Street and the Public Market, and the occasional federal SEC or FBI investigation tied to publicly-traded employers.
Morris Law PC represents Emeryville clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Emeryville
Our two East Bay offices coordinate Emeryville cases as a single firm. Most Emeryville clients meet at our Oakland office, just 4 miles north of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Emeryville.
Oakland Office (Primary for Emeryville)
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
Emeryville Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Emeryville criminal cases prosecuted?
Felonies at the René C. Davidson Courthouse (1225 Fallon Street, Oakland); misdemeanors and traffic at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (661 Washington Street, Oakland). The Alameda County DA’s main office in Oakland handles charging. Federal cases go to the Northern District of California.
Does Emeryville have its own police department?
Yes — the Emeryville Police Department (EPD) is the primary law-enforcement agency. Alameda County Sheriff handles county-wide functions including Santa Rita Jail (booking and detention). CHP handles freeway enforcement on I-80, I-580, and I-880.
How do white-collar cases originate in Emeryville?
Local DA charges (PC §503 embezzlement, PC §530.5 identity theft, PC §470 forgery) or federal indictments (18 U.S.C. §§1341 wire fraud, 1343 mail fraud, 1956 money laundering). Investigations may involve EPD, FBI San Francisco field office, IRS Criminal Investigation, or SEC depending on the alleged conduct.
Are Bay Street shoplifting cases prosecuted aggressively?
Most retail-theft cases qualify for misdemeanor charging under PC §459.5 (post-Prop 47 shoplifting, $950 or less) and may resolve through PC §1001.95 diversion (dismissal upon completion of conditions) or civil compromise. We screen every retail-theft case for these dispositions before considering plea.
Can Morris Law meet with me in Emeryville?
Our Oakland office is 4 miles south — about 8 minutes by car. Most consultations happen there. For Emeryville-based clients with mobility constraints, we offer secure video consultations and can arrange in-person meetings at neutral locations in Emeryville.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Emeryville Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.