Criminal Defense in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek Criminal Defense Attorney — Morris Law PC

Walnut Creek, with a population of approximately 71,000, sits at the crossroads of I-680 and Highway 24 and serves as Contra Costa County’s primary retail and BART hub. The combination of Broadway Plaza retail, downtown nightlife, and freeway access produces a distinct case mix: DUI from highway enforcement, shoplifting and retail theft, and white-collar offenses tied to local employers. Morris Law PC defends Walnut Creek clients across all California criminal charges.

Where Walnut Creek Cases Are Heard

Walnut Creek cases are heard at the Walnut Creek branch of the Contra Costa Superior Court (640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek) for misdemeanors and traffic. Felony preliminary hearings and trials proceed at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez. The Contra Costa County DA’s office handles charging.

Distance from our Oakland office: 20 miles east of our Oakland office — approximately 25 minutes via Highway 24 outside of peak commute hours.

Charges We Defend in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek sees DUI enforcement on I-680, Highway 24, and Ygnacio Valley Road; theft cases from Broadway Plaza and downtown retail; white-collar offenses from local financial-services employers; and the occasional drug case tied to BART or freeway stops.

Morris Law PC represents Walnut Creek clients facing every category of California criminal charge:

How to Reach Morris Law PC From Walnut Creek

Our two East Bay offices coordinate Walnut Creek cases as a single firm. Most Walnut Creek clients meet at our Oakland office, just 20 miles east of our Oakland office, but we offer secure video consultations and on-site interrogation response across Walnut Creek.

Oakland Office (Primary for Walnut Creek)

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

Walnut Creek Criminal Defense — Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Walnut Creek criminal cases prosecuted?

Misdemeanors and traffic at the Walnut Creek branch (640 Ygnacio Valley Road); felonies at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez (725 Court Street). The Contra Costa County DA’s office handles charging.

How are Broadway Plaza shoplifting cases handled?

Most retail-theft cases under $950 qualify for misdemeanor charging under PC §459.5 (post-Prop 47 shoplifting) and may resolve through PC §1001.95 diversion (dismissal upon completion) or civil compromise under PC §1377. We screen every retail-theft case for these dispositions.

Does Walnut Creek Police DUI investigation differ from CHP?

Both must follow constitutional rules, but WCPD officers handle in-city stops while CHP runs freeway enforcement on I-680 and Highway 24. CHP officers tend to use NHTSA-standardized field sobriety tests more rigorously and have more DUI-specific training (ARIDE, DRE).

Can a Walnut Creek DUI conviction affect my BART or AC Transit access?

DUI convictions do not directly affect transit access, but the resulting license suspension can disrupt your commute. We help clients secure restricted licenses through the DMV process so they can continue commuting via personal vehicle while the case is pending.

How fast can Morris Law respond to a Walnut Creek arrest?

Attorneys are reachable 24/7 at (510) 330-0814. We can be at the Walnut Creek branch or the Martinez Detention Facility within 90 minutes for first appearances or in-custody attorney visits.

Call Morris Law PC About Your Walnut Creek Case

Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7 — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (510) 330-0814 or schedule online.