Piedmont Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Piedmont, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. Piedmont 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 Piedmont 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 Piedmont, California
Piedmont is a small, affluent enclave of approximately 11,000 residents entirely surrounded by Oakland. Despite its size, Piedmont maintains its own police department (PPD) and operates as a fully independent municipality. Cases originating in Piedmont — most commonly DUI, juvenile, domestic violence, and white-collar matters — proceed through Alameda County courts in Oakland. Morris Law PC’s Oakland office is just 3 miles from Piedmont’s city center.
Where Piedmont Cases Are Heard
Piedmont 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. The Alameda County DA’s main office handles charging. Juvenile cases (WIC §602 petitions) proceed at the Juvenile Justice Center on Fairmont Drive in San Leandro.
Distance from our Oakland office: 3 miles east of our Oakland office — approximately 8 minutes via Highway 13 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in Piedmont
Piedmont sees DUI enforcement primarily on Highway 13 and Park Boulevard; juvenile cases connected to Piedmont High School and surrounding private schools; domestic violence cases coordinated with high-stakes family-court proceedings; and white-collar offenses arising from the city’s professional and financial-sector residents.
Morris Law PC represents Piedmont clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Piedmont
Our two East Bay offices coordinate Piedmont cases as a single firm. Most Piedmont clients meet at our Oakland office, just 3 miles east of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Piedmont.
Oakland Office (Primary for Piedmont)
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
Piedmont Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Piedmont have its own police department?
Yes — the Piedmont Police Department (PPD) is the primary law-enforcement agency within Piedmont city limits. PPD operates independently of Oakland Police despite Piedmont being geographically surrounded by Oakland. CHP handles enforcement on Highway 13.
Where are Piedmont 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. Juvenile cases proceed in the Juvenile Justice Center, San Leandro.
How are Piedmont juvenile cases handled?
Juvenile cases proceed under the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC §602 petitions) at the Juvenile Justice Center on Fairmont Drive in San Leandro. Most minors under 16 cannot be transferred to adult court (SB 1391); minors 16+ face a WIC §707 transfer hearing for serious offenses. Records can typically be sealed under WIC §781 five years after case closure.
Will an arrest affect Piedmont High School admission or activities?
Potentially — school-discipline proceedings can run parallel to a criminal case, and certain conduct (drugs, weapons, sexual misconduct) triggers mandatory school responses. We coordinate juvenile-defense strategy with school-discipline advocacy from day one for student clients.
Can Morris Law respond quickly to a Piedmont arrest?
Yes — our Oakland office is 3 miles from Piedmont (about 8 minutes). Attorneys are reachable 24/7 at (510) 330-0814 and can respond to PPD interrogation requests, family calls, or initial arraignments at the Wiley W. Manuel or Davidson courthouses within an hour.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Piedmont Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.