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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
San Luis Obispo Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

James McKiernan Lawyers

4.9
121 Reviews

  • 21 Santa Rosa Street, Suite 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Automobile Accidents & Personal Injury Lawyers Representing Injured Victims

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and 22 more

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James McKiernan
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Tatum Law Group, APC

5.0
30 Reviews

  • 1119 Palm Street, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Experienced Legal Representation Advocating for Justice in Criminal Defense, Employment Law, and Personal Injury Cases.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Employment Law, and 4 more

Mary Tatum
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Gamble & Garcia, Attorneys at Law

4.5
3 Reviews

  • 2146 Parker Street, Suite A-3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 50 years, Gamble & Garcia, Attorneys at Law has been a trusted name on the Central Coast, dedicated to safeguarding the rights of individuals in personal injury, criminal... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, and 23 more

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Kizzy Garcia
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The May Firm

5.0
31 Reviews

  • 297 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • We fight for our family

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 30 more

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Garrett May
Personal Injury Attorney
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Law Offices of Robert Bettencourt

3.3
2 Reviews

  • 1302 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Law Offices of Robert Bettencourt, work hard to obtain the best results for our clients, and to provide quality family law services at a reasonable cost. We are committed to... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, and 4 more

Maurice Bettencourt
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Kirkpatrick & Boswell

  • 1045 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Employer Advocates Group LC

  • 735 Tank Farm Road, Suite 130B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Frederick F. Foss

  • 1119 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Jay A. Peterson

  • 1141 Pacific St., Ste. I, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3372

Law Firm of Keith Patrick Gibson

  • 1241 Johnson Ave., PMB 318, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Raymond L. Girard

  • 80 Verde, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3508

Kenneth P. Cirisan

  • 991 Osos St., Rm. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3233

Law Offices of Linden N. Mackaoui

  • 992 Monterey St., Ste. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

J. Terrence O'Farrell Attorney

  • 755 Santa Rosa St., Ste. 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Fisher & Fisher

  • 1322 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4028

Jennifer Lynn Fehlman

  • 1190 Marsh St., Ste. H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

The Law Office of Matthew Kraut

  • 956 Walnut Street, Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

M. Pierre Blahnik

  • 992 Monterey St., Ste. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3226

Law Offices of Jere N. Sullivan, Jr.

  • 1141 Pacific Street, Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Maguire & Ashbaugh

  • 991 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Stein, Casciola and Galambos, LLP

  • 1119 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3113

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Ilan Funke-Bilu

  • 1008 Walnut St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

KC Branch Firm A California Law Firm

  • 1177 Marsh Street, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Laura Petty Law

  • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

The Law Office of Hurst and Ortiz

  • 1042 Palm St., 2nd Fl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Mark Feeser, Attorney at Law

  • 3940-7174 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Wilson & Wilson

  • 960 Toro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Law Offices of William M. Aron

  • 505 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Jeffrey D. Stulberg A Law Corporation

  • 1042 Palm St., 2nd Fl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Louis Koory, Esq.

  • 1026 Palm St., Ste. 212, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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4.3

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Will I be arrested if I missed my court date?

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Answered by attorney Joseph A Katz (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Joseph A. Katz Attorney at Law PLC
Though it depends heavily upon your jurisdiction (what County your case will be heard in), you will almost certainly not be taken into custody. Calendar your case, take in several copies of your documents (one (or the originals) for the Court, one for the District Attorney, maybe one for the Probation Department... it depends how things are run where you are). The warrant will be recalled and quashed. You will be re-referred to the Domestic Violence program. Tell the Court you were trying, you were in constant contact with the program, but as a single, struggling mother, you just could not come up with the money in time.
Though it depends heavily upon your jurisdiction (what County your case will be heard in), you will almost certainly not be taken into custody. Calendar your case, take in several copies of your documents (one (or the originals) for the Court, one for the District Attorney, maybe one for the Probation Department... it depends how things are run where you are). The warrant will be recalled and quashed. You will be re-referred to the Domestic Violence program. Tell the Court you were trying, you were in constant contact with the program, but as a single, struggling mother, you just could not come up with the money in time.
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Is it possible to hire an attorney to show up to court and take care of these warrants for me?

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Answered by attorney Susan Correia-Champa (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Offices of Susan Correia-Champa
Yes, and no worries, you will need to clear up the fines. But be careful because if you don't clear them you can be arrested and held until you get to court. I would suggest you contact an attorney to clear the warrants to eliminate the possibility for an arrest.
Yes, and no worries, you will need to clear up the fines. But be careful because if you don't clear them you can be arrested and held until you get to court. I would suggest you contact an attorney to clear the warrants to eliminate the possibility for an arrest.
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What should I do if I missed my court date?

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Answered by attorney Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Cynthia Henley
Do you have a lawyer? If so, immediately contact your lawyer and see if the court in which your case is pending has a bond forfeiture docket which might allow you to go to court late. You may have to make another bond if your has been revoked (and probably doubled.) Whatever you do, get it done immediately so you can demonstrate to the court that you are not trying to avoid answering the charge AND so you do not end up with a bail jumping charge. (If you don't have a lawyer, you need to hire one immediately to assist you in this matter.)
Do you have a lawyer? If so, immediately contact your lawyer and see if the court in which your case is pending has a bond forfeiture docket which might allow you to go to court late. You may have to make another bond if your has been revoked (and probably doubled.) Whatever you do, get it done immediately so you can demonstrate to the court that you are not trying to avoid answering the charge AND so you do not end up with a bail jumping charge. (If you don't have a lawyer, you need to hire one immediately to assist you in this matter.)
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