Orange County Bench Warrant Attorney

California Criminal Defense Lawyer

What should you do if there is a bench warrant issued for your arrest?Go to court with your attorney as soon as possible.

A bench warrant is the most common type of warrant that is issued in California courts. This is most often issued for a person’s failure to appear in court for a scheduled court appearance. A bench warrant authorizes law enforcement to carry out your immediate arrest – no matter where you are or what you are doing. That is why it is so important to contact an attorney as soon as you learn that there is a bench warrant out for your arrest. You will need to act immediately in order to help this situation reach a positive resolution.

A bench warrant may be issued for any one of a number of offenses, including the following:

• Failure to appear in court:

o  After a police officer gives you a citation

o   For a scheduled court appearance

o   After release from custody, when you promised to return

o   For sentencing or a conviction after a trial

• Failure to pay a fine
• Failure to show progress or completion of community service

How can an Attorney help with my Bench Warrant?

An attorney can help you in a number of ways if you have become aware of a bench warrant in your name. By accompanying you when you go to court, your attorney can represent you and help explain your case to the judge. If your attorney is experienced and capable, he or she may even be able to have the warrant cancelled so you can avoid having to go into custody and be arrested. A defense lawyer will know what documentation and information is needed to take to court and help your case.

I am Barney B. Gibbs, and I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney. I have over 25 years of experience in criminal defense, and my entire practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense throughout Orange County, California, including the cities of Tustin, Irvine, Anaheim, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Santa Ana and Newport Beach.

Contact Orange County bench warrant attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!