Anaheim Criminal Defense Attorney — At the North Justice Center for Anaheim Residents.
Most Anaheim criminal cases are heard at the North Justice Center in Fullerton — one mile from Jimmy’s office. Aggressive defense. Direct attorney access.
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Anaheim Arrest? Here’s What Happens
Arrested in Anaheim? Your case is heading to Fullerton.
An Anaheim arrest does not stay in Anaheim — your case is filed and heard at the North Justice Center in Fullerton, Jimmy’s home court, one mile from his office. Here is how an Anaheim case typically moves, step by step.
Arrest and Booking
An arrest in Anaheim is made by the Anaheim Police Department. Afterward you are booked — fingerprinted, photographed, and processed — and held either at the Anaheim city jail or transferred to an Orange County Sheriff’s facility for a longer hold. What happens in these first hours can shape the case later, which is why involving an attorney early matters.
Bail
Bail is generally set using the Orange County bail schedule, though felonies and certain misdemeanors call for a bail hearing. When Jimmy is retained before that hearing, he can argue for a reduced bail amount — or for release on your own recognizance — one of the first concrete ways early representation makes a difference.
Arraignment at the North Justice Center
Your first court date — the arraignment — takes place at the North Justice Center in Fullerton, usually within 48 hours of arrest if you are in custody. The charges are read, you enter a plea, and bail can be revisited. Walking in with an attorney already representing you changes how that hearing unfolds.
Pretrial Proceedings
Most of the work in a criminal case happens after arraignment: reviewing the evidence, filing motions, and negotiating with the District Attorney’s office. This is where knowing the North Justice Center counts most — how individual prosecutors approach specific charges, and what a realistic outcome looks like for a case with your facts.
Preliminary Hearing (Felony Cases)
If you are charged with a felony, the case includes a preliminary hearing at the North Justice Center, where the prosecution must show there is enough evidence to proceed. It is also an early opportunity for the defense to test that evidence and, in the right case, push for a reduced charge or a dismissal before trial.
Trial
If the case does not resolve through negotiation, it proceeds to trial at the North Justice Center. Jimmy has tried cases in that building — he knows the courtrooms, the procedures, and what it takes to put a real defense in front of a North Orange County jury.
Anaheim Criminal Defense — Practice Areas
Every charge Jimmy handles — for Anaheim residents.
Anaheim DUI Defense
Anaheim DUI cases go to the North Justice Center, and the DMV clock starts the day you are arrested — you have just 10 days to act. Jimmy handles both the court case and the DMV hearing.
DUI DefenseAnaheim Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence charges in Anaheim move quickly, and a protective order can be in place before you are released. Early representation is what protects your rights from the start.
Domestic Violence DefenseAnaheim Drug Crimes Defense
From simple possession to sales allegations, many Anaheim drug cases qualify for Prop 47 reductions or diversion programs that can keep a conviction off your record.
Drug Crimes DefenseAnaheim Theft Defense
Petty theft, shoplifting, grand theft, and burglary cases from Anaheim are heard at the North Justice Center — and the hit to your job and background check often outlasts the case itself.
Theft Crimes DefenseAnaheim Felony Defense
Anaheim felony cases run from arraignment through preliminary hearing to trial at the North Justice Center — Jimmy’s home court. The stakes are high, and the defense should match them.
Felony DefenseAnaheim Misdemeanor Defense
A misdemeanor is still a conviction. For many Anaheim misdemeanor cases, diversion and dismissal options are worth pursuing before you accept any deal.
Misdemeanor DefenseAnaheim Juvenile Defense
Juvenile cases follow a separate process built around the minor’s future. Jimmy works directly with Anaheim families — parents and guardians included — not just the young person charged.
Juvenile Crimes DefenseAnaheim Expungement
A past Anaheim conviction does not have to follow you forever. Many old cases can be cleared, easing employment, housing, and professional-licensing background checks.
ExpungementReady to Talk?
Your case is heading to the North Justice Center. Jimmy is one mile away.
If you have been arrested in Anaheim, the consultation is free, takes 15 to 30 minutes, and is handled by Jimmy himself — not an intake assistant. Your case is going to the North Justice Center, and the attorney you hire should know that courthouse. Jimmy does. Call or text any time, day or night.
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