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Clients across Marin County trust Meehan Law Firm for our local court experience, proven results, and client-first approach.
We understand Marin County courts, judges, and procedures.
We understand Marin County courts, judges, and procedures.
We understand Marin County courts, judges, and procedures.
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First-time DUI, felony DUI, license suspension
Misdemeanors, felonies, warrants
Defense for false or complex allegations
Possession, distribution, trafficking
Reckless driving, hit & run
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According to the Marin County Public Defender, if you are arrested and taken to jail, you generally must be presented to a judge for an initial arraignment within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. In some situations, the Sheriff's Office may release you with an order to appear in court. If you receive a citation instead of being booked into jail, you must appear in court on the date listed on the citation.
The Marin County Public Defender states that a first DUI is a misdemeanor and that many people convicted of a first offense receive probation, jail time, a fine, and a requirement to complete DUI school. Other probation conditions may also apply, and driver's license consequences can result. The exact sentence depends on the circumstances of the case.
The Marin County Public Defender explains that repeat DUI convictions can result in increased penalties. A second DUI within 10 years can involve additional jail, fines, probation, and an 18-month DUI program. A third DUI within 10 years can result in supervised probation and substantially more jail time.
Yes. The Marin County Public Defender specifically states that a fourth DUI is a felony and that a person convicted of a fourth offense could face up to three years in jail or state prison.
Marin County restored local DUI education and recovery services in 2025. The county announced that a local provider began offering the court-required program in Marin County after a temporary period in which people had to use virtual programs or providers in neighboring counties.
A DUI can create two separate legal matters: the criminal case in Marin County Superior Court and an administrative action by the California DMV against your driving privilege. The Marin County Public Defender also provides DMV and driver's-license assistance to eligible clients, including help with DUI education and DMV requirements.
The California DMV states that you generally have 10 days from receipt of the suspension or revocation order to request a DMV administrative hearing. This hearing is separate from the criminal DUI case in Marin County Superior Court.
According to the Marin County Public Defender, if you are arrested and taken to jail, you generally must be presented to a judge for an initial arraignment within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. In some situations, the Sheriff's Office may release you with an order to appear in court. If you receive a citation instead of being booked into jail, you must appear in court on the date listed on the citation.
The Meehan Law Marin county location is serviced by the San Francisco office. We handle DUI and criminal defense cases in San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and all of Napa County, California.
With over 200 years of combined experience and a long track record of success in helping our clients, The Meehan Law Firm can assist you too. Our mission is to deliver peace of mind to everyone who needs us - call now to speak with an attorney free of charge and with no obligation.
Below is a list of courthouses. Find the one nearest you and make a note of it. You will need to provide this information to your attorney and, depending on your criminal charge circumstances, appear at this location.
For your convenience, we have gathered a list of all DMV offices in Marin county. Find the one nearest you and make a note of the address. In case of a DUI or other driving-related offenses, you will likely need to appear at one of these locations if your matter is in Marin county.
To find if someone is in custody, you can visit the sheriff’s office website using the link below:
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