Union City Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested in Union City, your case will move through the Alameda County criminal justice system. Union City cases are heard at the Fremont Hall of Justice (39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont) for misdemeanors and felony arraignments — shared with Fremont and Newark. 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 Union City 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 Union City, California
Union City, with a population of approximately 70,000, sits between Hayward and Fremont in southern Alameda County. Its location at the I-880 corridor, combined with BART access at Union City Station, produces a distinct mix of DUI, drug, and theft cases. Morris Law PC defends Union City residents across all categories of California criminal charges, with our Oakland office located about 22 miles north.
Where Union City Cases Are Heard
Union City cases are heard at the Fremont Hall of Justice (39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont) for misdemeanors and felony arraignments — shared with Fremont and Newark. Felony trials may transfer to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. The Alameda County DA’s Fremont branch handles charging.
Distance from our Oakland office: 22 miles south of our Oakland office — approximately 30 minutes via I-880 outside of peak commute hours.
Charges We Defend in Union City
Union City sees DUI enforcement on I-880 and Alvarado-Niles Road, drug-related stops near BART, domestic violence cases handled by UCPD, and theft offenses from Union Landing Shopping Center and adjacent retail.
Morris Law PC represents Union City clients facing every category of California criminal charge:
How to Reach Morris Law PC From Union City
Our two East Bay offices serve Union City as a single firm. We offer in-person consultations at our Berkeley office, secure video consultations, and on-site interrogation response across Union City.
Berkeley Office
2025 Rose St #200
Berkeley, CA 94709
Phone: (510) 350-3225
Oakland Office
2744 E 11th St
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 824-8831
Union City Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Union City criminal cases prosecuted?
At the Fremont Hall of Justice (39439 Paseo Padre Parkway). The Alameda County DA’s Fremont branch handles charging for cases originating in Union City, Fremont, and Newark. Felony cases may transfer to the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland for trial.
Does Union City have its own police department?
Yes — the Union City Police Department (UCPD) is the primary law-enforcement agency within Union City limits. Alameda County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas and operates Santa Rita Jail. CHP handles freeway enforcement on I-880.
How does BART proximity affect drug case enforcement?
BART Police have jurisdiction within station limits and on trains. Many drug-possession cases in Union City originate as BART contacts, then transfer to UCPD or ACSO for prosecution. The Fourth Amendment standards for BART stops are the same as for other law enforcement.
Is Union City part of the South County DA branch?
No — Union City falls under the DA’s Fremont branch, not the Hayward (South County) branch. Charging decisions and many arraignments happen in Fremont. This affects which deputy DAs handle the case and which courthouse the case proceeds through.
Can Morris Law come to Union City for an initial meeting?
Most consultations happen at our Oakland office (2744 E 11th St, 22 miles north). We also offer secure video consultations and can arrange in-person meetings in Union City for clients with mobility constraints.
Call Morris Law PC About Your Union City Case
Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.