Patterson Criminal Defense Attorney
Apricot Capital, I-5 defense corridor.
Patterson, the Apricot Capital, anchors the west side of Stanislaus County along the Interstate 5 corridor, with Highway 33 running through town. Its location on a major freight and travel artery means a steady stream of traffic stops, DUI arrests, and out-of-area encounters with law enforcement.
Three pillars of every Patterson engagement.
Interstate 5 DUI and Traffic
Freeway-corridor arrests happen fast and get documented fast. We slow the case down and pull it apart piece by piece.
Rushed Police Work, Sharp Defense
Stops on busy corridors are frequently rushed, and rushed police work creates the openings a sharp defense exploits.
Local and Out-of-Area Clients
Whether you live in Patterson or were just passing through on I-5, an arrest here is not something you should face alone.
Corridor Cases Reward Corridor-Ready Counsel.
We know how CHP builds an I-5 DUI file, and we know where those files show weakness. From the initial radar or pace-clock reading through the observation period, chain of custody, and DMV APS hearing, every stage gets challenged.
Where your case lives, and who built it.
The Courthouse
Felonies and most misdemeanors from Patterson are filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court, Main Courthouse at 801 10th Street in Modesto. Because Patterson sits in the south county, some misdemeanor and traffic matters may instead be calendared at the Turlock Branch at 300 Starr Avenue. We appear in both courthouses.
Local Law Enforcement
Patterson contracts its policing to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, so deputies handle most local arrests. Along Interstate 5 and Highway 33, the California Highway Patrol makes a large share of the stops, particularly for DUI and traffic offenses.
Charges we defend for Patterson clients.
- DUI offenses
- Drug crimes
- Theft crimes
- Assault and battery
- Expungement
Serving the full corridor around Patterson.
Direct line to your Patterson defense attorney.
Free, confidential consultation. We respond within one business day, and most often the same day. Your inquiry is routed directly to Jared, not a call center.