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Clients across Orange County trust Meehan Law Firm for our local court experience, proven results, and client-first approach.
We understand Orange County courts, judges, and procedures.
We understand Orange County courts, judges, and procedures.
We understand Orange County courts, judges, and procedures.
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Orange County Superior Court divides its DUI Court program among four geographic areas: Central (Santa Ana), North (Fullerton), Harbor (Newport Beach), and West (Westminster). The court states that DUI Court applicants must apply to the program serving the geographic area where they live.
Potentially. The Orange County Superior Court describes its DUI Court as a voluntary program primarily designed for repeat DUI offenders. The program generally serves second- and third-time misdemeanor DUI offenders and certain felony offenders, subject to eligibility requirements and screening by the DUI Court team.
The Orange County Superior Court states that DUI Court is a minimum of 12 months for second- and third-time misdemeanor DUI offenders and a minimum of 18 months for felony offenders. Participants must complete treatment and supervision requirements and make regular court appearances.
No. The Orange County Superior Court states that applicants must live within the geographic area served by the applicable Orange County DUI Court. People who live outside Orange County cannot participate in the county's DUI Court program.
Criminal matters generally require a court appearance unless the court or your attorney tells you otherwise. The Orange County Superior Court warns that failing to appear as ordered can result in a warrant for your arrest and may lead to additional consequences, including an additional failure-to-appear charge or probation consequences.
Whether you can appear remotely depends on the particular hearing and the court's authorization. Orange County Superior Court provides information regarding remote appearances, but defendants should not assume that a DUI hearing can automatically be handled remotely. Confirm the requirements for your specific hearing with the court or your attorney.
A DUI arrest can result in a separate DMV administrative action against your driving privilege. The DMV process is independent of the criminal case in Orange County Superior Court. California DMV generally gives you 10 days after receiving the suspension or revocation order to request an administrative hearing.
Orange County Superior Court divides its DUI Court program among four geographic areas: Central (Santa Ana), North (Fullerton), Harbor (Newport Beach), and West (Westminster). The court states that DUI Court applicants must apply to the program serving the geographic area where they live.
The Meehan Law Firm office is located in Newport Beach, Orange county. We handle DUI and criminal defense cases in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, and all of Orange County, California.
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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 Orange 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 Orange county.
To find if someone is in custody, you can visit the sheriff’s office website using the link below:
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