Orange County Criminal Defense
Aliso Viejo Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Farris Law Firm is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, and this city is home ground for our practice. If you or a family member has been arrested or received a notice to appear anywhere in South Orange County, you can sit down with a criminal defense lawyer just minutes from your neighborhood instead of driving to a downtown office tower.
Founding attorney Charles Farris has managed thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Because we intentionally limit our caseload, your case gets prepared by the attorney you hired, not handed to an associate you have never met.
Local Counsel for Aliso Viejo and South Orange County
Most Aliso Viejo cases we see begin with an Orange County Sheriff's Department contact: a DUI stop on the 73 toll road or Aliso Creek Road, a domestic disturbance call, a shoplifting detention at Town Center, or a warrant that surfaces during a routine traffic stop. What happens in the first days after that contact matters. Statements, chemical tests, and early court dates can shape the whole case.
We also represent clients from the surrounding communities of Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and Laguna Beach. Because we know the local prosecutors and judges at Harbor Justice Center, we can often resolve matters quietly, through reductions, diversion, or outright dismissal, before they upend your career or family.
Aliso Viejo Criminal Defense FAQs
Where will my Aliso Viejo criminal case be heard?
Most criminal cases arising in Aliso Viejo are heard at Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. Serious felonies may be transferred to the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. We appear at both courthouses regularly and can confirm your assigned court from your citation or booking paperwork in a free phone call.
Do I have to appear in court myself for a misdemeanor?
In many California misdemeanor cases, Penal Code 977 allows your attorney to appear for you, so you may not need to miss work or school for routine hearings. There are exceptions, including most DUI arraignments where courts want the defendant present and domestic violence cases. We will tell you exactly what your case requires.
I was arrested but released without charges. Am I in the clear?
Not necessarily. The Orange County District Attorney can file charges later, often right up against the statute of limitations. The smart move is to have a defense lawyer contact the DA early. Sometimes we can influence the filing decision before charges ever exist, which is the cheapest and quietest way to win a case.
How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Aliso Viejo?
We quote a flat fee up front based on the charge and the stage of the case, and payment plans are available. The phone consultation is free, any hour, any day, so you can get a real number before you commit to anything.
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