Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys
Whether you're facing charges for petty misdemeanors, DUIs, or serious felonies in or around Alameda County, our Oakland criminal defense lawyers of the Shouse Law Group are committed to providing YOU with the finest legal representation possible. If you or a loved one has just been arrested and are currently in custody at the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility or the Santa Rita Jail, we're also here to help you navigate the confusing California Bail and Release process.
If you were arrested in Oakland, Berkeley, or anywhere in Alameda County and East Bay, contact our California criminal defense attorneys at (510) 347-1500 to schedule a FREE consultation with a lawyer. Our office is located at:
1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
Oakland, CA 94612
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Oakland Criminal and DUI Lawyer Jim Hammer, Esq.
Oakland criminal defense lawyer Jim Hammer spent eighteen years "behind enemy lines" as a California prosecutor. He can now use all that "insider knowledge" to construct as foolproof a defense possible for YOU. Chances are you've already read about Jim Hammer when he won the Dianne Whipple dog-mauling case during his tenure as head of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office's Homicide Unit. In addition, Jim Hammer has won more than ninety percent of the nearly fifty jury trials he's chaired.
Oakland criminal defense attorney Jim Hammer graduated from UC Berkeley and Hastings Law School, and he even taught Criminal Law and Procedure at Santa Clara University, which honored him as Teacher of the Year in 2004. He now devotes his practice to fighting against every kind of criminal felony or misdemeanor, including DUI, all over Alameda County, Berkeley, and East Bay.
The Types of Cases We Take . . .
Our Oakland criminal defense lawyers take on every kind of criminal matter, including driving under the influence, minor misdemeanors, violent felonies as well as juvenile cases. Our initial consultation with you is totally free, and when you hire us, we are happy to accommodate payment plans. The following are just some of the more common criminal offenses we fight against on a daily basis:
Oakland DUI attorneys
Being arrested for DUI does NOT mean that you'll definitely be convicted. We'll meticulously research your case for any and all holes in the state's evidence against you (such as faulty breath-testers and police mistakes), and we'll zealously negotiate with prosecutors in an effort to dismiss or lessen your charges. Our Oakland DUI attorneys are determined to do everything to help keep you out of jail and allow you to keep your drivers license.
Oakland domestic violence lawyers
Being charged with domestic violence, whether it's for spousal battery or child endangerment in California,1 is an especially trying experience because it involves loved-ones and family. However, Oakland courts know from experience that many of the domestic violence cases they see are based on false allegations and negligible physical evidence, and consequently we've enjoyed great success in having DV cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges.
Oakland drug crimes lawyers
Courts also know that the D.A.'s office is notorious for grossly overcharging people with drug crimes. Often suspects find themselves being slapped with conspiracy or selling charges when they simply possessed the drugs for personal use, and in many cases, the police themselves broke the law in order to find the drugs. We may be able to get an Oakland drug case thrown out or significantly reduced based just on the state's mistakes. And if you're fighting an addiction, we can provide information about rehab as well.
Oakland shoplifting lawyers
Many shoplifting incidents are the results of innocent mistakes or misunderstandings. But even something as minor as California petty theft2 charges can cause potential employers to not consider you for a job. Therefore, our mission is not only to fight against your California theft charges but also to keep your criminal record free of convictions.
Oakland assault & battery lawyers
Many people in Alameda County accused of assault or battery are completely innocent-perhaps they were acting in self-defense, or perhaps the whole incident was an unfortunate accident. Whatever your situation is, we'll work to find the evidence to back it up and contradict the state's claims. It's not unusual for us ultimately to convince the prosecutor to dismiss an assault and battery case or at least to reduce it to something much less serious.
Oakland juvenile criminal lawyers
When kids under eighteen are arrested in or around Oakland, they're usually booked at the Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Even though they're young, how their case is handled can have long-term consequences, and sometimes they can even be tried as adults. Our Alameda County criminal lawyers are just as familiar with juvi court as criminal court, and we'll make every effort to guard young defendants' permanent records and get them back home and to school as quickly as possible.
Oakland "Three Strikes" lawyers
Even if your third criminal charge in California is for something minor, the state's Three Strikes Rule may still cause you to be sentenced to jail for an unjustly long time. If you're facing a three-strikes charge, please contact us right away to help you find a way to get around the consequences.
Have YOU been arrested in or around Oakland, San Jose or San Francisco?
Then it's time you call our Oakland criminal defense & DUI lawyers at (510) 347-1500 for a free consultation. Whatever your situation is, we're determined to have your charges dismissed or reduced, and if you wish, we'll take your case all the way to trial.
Oakland Criminal Defense Legal Resources on the Internet
Alameda County District Attorney's Office - If you're arrested for a misdemeanor, DUI or felony crime in Alameda County, the D.A.'s Office is the agency that brings charges against you.
Oakland Police Department - The police investigates alleged criminal offenses and carries out search and arrest warrants in and around Oakland.
Alameda County Detention & Corrections Division - The Alameda County Sheriff's Office oversees the California bail and release process as well as the administration of the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility and the Santa Rita Jail.
Alameda County Probation Department - Defendants on probation for certain offenses in and around East Bay may be supervised by the Probation Department.
Alameda County Juvenile Court - Minors who are arrested for criminal offenses may first be detained in the Alamada County Juvenile Hall, and depending on the crime, the case may be handled in Juvi Court.
Alameda County Bar Association - Here you can find information about local lawyers, judges, courts, and legal services.
Oakland Office:
1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 347-1500
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Legal References
1The law for child endangerment in California is defined in Penal Code 273a PC, which criminalizes the willful causing (or allowing) of a child to endure physical or mental suffering.
2Penal Code 484 & 488 PC define California Petty Theft, which is the unlawful taking of another's property valued at $400 or less.
