Effective Date: July 8, 2026

Welcome to morrisdefense.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Morris Law PC website and any communications you receive from Morris Law PC, including SMS or text messages. By using our website or providing your phone number to us, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing morrisdefense.com, contacting Morris Law PC by any means, or providing your contact information through any of our forms, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or provide your information.

2. Use of Our Website

Permitted Use

Our website is provided for informational and educational purposes about criminal defense law, our firm, and the services we offer. You may:

  • View and read content
  • Contact us through our forms, phone, or email
  • Share our content on social media with proper attribution
  • Print pages for personal, non-commercial reference

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Use our website for any unlawful purpose
  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content commercially without written permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the operation of our website
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to collect data from our site
  • Send us false, misleading, or malicious information

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Contacting Morris Law PC through this website, by email, by text message, or by phone does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only after both parties sign a written engagement agreement.

Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website, unencrypted email, or text messages until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

4. Legal Information, Not Legal Advice

All information on this website — including blog posts, practice area descriptions, statute references, and case discussions — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice for any specific situation.

Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case, applicable law, and jurisdictional differences. Do not act on information from this website without consulting a qualified attorney about your specific situation.

5. SMS / Text Messaging Terms

Your Consent to Receive SMS

By providing your phone number to Morris Law PC — through our website, contact forms, phone conversations, in-person meetings, or any other means — you expressly consent to receive text (SMS) messages from us at the phone number you provided.

Types of Messages

Messages from Morris Law PC may include:

  • Appointment confirmations and reminders
  • Court date reminders
  • Case status updates from your attorney
  • Requests for information needed for your legal matter
  • Responses to your inquiries
  • General service updates and firm announcements

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies. Active cases typically receive multiple messages per week during hearings, motions, and pretrial deadlines. General inquiries and follow-ups may receive occasional messages.

Message and Data Rates May Apply

Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier’s standard rates for SMS and mobile data will apply to messages exchanged with our firm. Morris Law PC does not charge any additional fee for SMS communications.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of SMS communications from Morris Law PC at any time. To opt out:

  • Reply STOP to any text message from us. This will immediately terminate SMS communications from Morris Law PC.
  • Call our Oakland office at (510) 824-8831 or Berkeley office at (510) 350-3225
  • Email contact@morrisdefense.com with “UNSUBSCRIBE SMS” in the subject line

After you opt out, you will receive one final confirmation message. You will not receive further SMS communications from Morris Law PC unless you re-subscribe.

Getting Help

Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or call (510) 824-8831 during business hours.

Withdrawal Does Not Affect Legal Representation

Opting out of SMS communications does not affect our legal representation of you or terminate our attorney-client relationship. We will continue to communicate with you through phone, email, or in-person meetings.

Third-Party SMS Providers

We use trusted third-party SMS service providers to deliver text messages. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes of delivering our communications.

Not a Substitute for Emergency Communication

SMS is not appropriate for emergencies or time-sensitive legal matters. For urgent situations, call our office directly at (510) 824-8831 (Oakland) or (510) 350-3225 (Berkeley).

Consent Is Voluntary

Providing your phone number and consenting to receive SMS is voluntary and is not a condition of legal representation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on morrisdefense.com — including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and design — is owned by Morris Law PC or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display our content without our written permission, except as expressly permitted by law (such as fair use with attribution).

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as government resources, case-law databases, and educational sites). These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.

8. Disclaimers

No Warranties

Our website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • Content is complete, accurate, or up-to-date for all situations
  • The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Any content will meet your specific legal needs

No Guarantees of Case Outcomes

Past case results discussed on our website do not guarantee similar results in future cases. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts, applicable law, and jurisdictional factors.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Morris Law PC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or communications with us before an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Morris Law PC harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of our website, violation of these Terms, or violation of any applicable law.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of Alameda County, California.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

15. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

Morris Law PC
Oakland Office: 2744 E 11th St, Oakland, CA 94601 · (510) 824-8831
Berkeley Office: 2025 Rose St #200, Berkeley, CA 94709 · (510) 350-3225
Email: contact@morrisdefense.com
Website: morrisdefense.com

These Terms are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice for any specific situation. If you have questions about your legal rights, consult with a qualified attorney.