Have you been arrested for a DUI in Alamo?
If you are facing DUI charges in Alamo, call Amy Morell to review your case. Amy is a local DUI defense attorney with over 25 years of exclusive DUI/DWI law practice. A former DUI Prosecutor, Amy has devoted her legal career to defending those who have been accused of DUI in Alamo and the surrounding area.
Alamo DUI Arrest Information
When you are arrested for a DUI in Alamo, you will be given a court date.
The Court that handles all Alamo DUI arrests is the Contra Costa Superior Court, A. F. Bray Courthouse, 1020 Ward Street, Alamo, CA 94553.
What you can expect during your DUI case.
On your court date, your case will be listed on the court calendar, after you proceed past security. Your first court date is called an "arraignment." This date is a procedural court date where the complaint is received listing your charges and the police report. The chemical test results are also received. The case is then continued to another court date. In between the first court date and the second court date, the investigation into your case starts. This is a very important part of your case and why an attorney is essential to the proper defense of your case.
What you should know about the DMV Hearing Request in Alamo
It is important to know that a DMV hearing request must be made within 10 days from the date of arrest in order to contest your initial license suspension. For a Alamo arrest, a request for a DMV hearing must be made to the Oakland Driver's Safety Office, 510-563-8900. The 10 days include weekends and holidays. It is important you act within this strict time frame or you may have waived your right to a hearing. However, if you did not make the request within the 10 day time limit, a request for a late hearing may be made. Most DMV hearings are scheduled within 4-8 weeks from the date of arrest. The DMV will mail an additional temporary license so that your driving privileges remain valid until a decision from the hearing is made. There are many defenses to DMV hearings. These hearing can be won!
For DMV administrative hearings in Alamo and other Contra Costa County DUI cases visit: Oakland DMV info
Amy Morell is knowledgeable of local rules and procedures of DUI cases in Alamo. Once hired, she will work tirelessly and devote her extensive knowledge and resources toward getting you the best possible outcome in your case. She will provide you with specialized representation and will personally handle every aspect of your case. Please call 510-293-9440 to speak with Amy directly.
