San Leandro Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in San Leandro, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. San Leandro 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 San Leandro 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 San Leandro, California
San Leandro borders Oakland to the south, with a population of approximately 90,000 and significant criminal-court overlap with both downtown Oakland and the Hayward Hall of Justice. Morris Law PC defends San Leandro residents across the full range of charges — from DUI and domestic violence through serious felonies — with our Oakland office located just 9 miles north of San Leandro’s city center.
Where San Leandro Cases Are Heard
San Leandro cases are typically prosecuted at the Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street, Hayward) for misdemeanors and felony arraignments. Complex felonies 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: 9 miles south of our Oakland office — approximately 15 minutes via I-880 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in San Leandro
San Leandro sees substantial DUI enforcement on I-880 and I-580, drug-related stops on East 14th Street, domestic violence response calls, and theft offenses connected to the Marina and downtown corridors.
Morris Law PC represents San Leandro clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From San Leandro
Our two East Bay offices coordinate San Leandro cases as a single firm. Most San Leandro clients meet at our Oakland office, just 9 miles south of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across San Leandro.
Oakland Office (Primary for San Leandro)
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
San Leandro Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Where are San Leandro criminal cases prosecuted?
Most San Leandro misdemeanor and felony preliminary hearings are at the Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street). Felony trials may move to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in downtown Oakland. The Alameda County DA’s South County branch handles charging.
Are San Leandro Police arrests handled differently than Sheriff arrests?
The investigatory differences matter — SLPD has its own use-of-force, body-camera, and interrogation policies. We obtain and review the relevant agency policy and complete discovery for every case, whether the arresting agency is SLPD, Alameda County Sheriff, or CHP.
Can Morris Law come to San Leandro for an initial meeting?
Yes — though most consultations happen at our Oakland office (1300 Clay Street, 9 miles away). For clients with mobility constraints, we offer secure video consultations and, in select cases, in-person meetings at neutral locations in San Leandro.
Will my San Leandro DUI affect my driver’s license?
Yes — DUI arrests trigger an automatic DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing process. You must request the DMV hearing within 10 days of arrest or your license will be suspended 30 days later. We can request the hearing the same day you call us.
How quickly can Morris Law respond to a San Leandro arrest?
Attorneys are reachable 24/7 at (510) 330-0814. With our Oakland office 9 miles away, we can be at Santa Rita Jail or the Hayward Hall of Justice within an hour for an initial meeting or interrogation response.
Call Morris Law PC About Your San Leandro Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.