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Being charged with a crime in San Bernardino County can put your freedom, job, license, family, immigration status, and future at risk. Whether the case involves DUI, domestic violence, theft, drugs, assault, probation, a warrant, or a serious felony, the defense should begin as early as possible.
ALL Trial Lawyers defends clients in San Bernardino County criminal cases with a strategy that looks at the evidence, the court process, the prosecutor’s burden, and the collateral consequences that may follow a conviction or even an unresolved accusation.
If you have a court date, warrant, citation, or pending investigation, speak with counsel before making statements, contacting witnesses, or assuming the court will understand your side without preparation.
San Bernardino Superior Court lists a Criminal Division of the San Bernardino District at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, and also identifies district court locations including Barstow, Big Bear, Fontana, Joshua Tree, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville (San Bernardino Superior Court).
San Bernardino County is geographically large, so courthouse assignment and local practice can vary significantly. A criminal defense strategy should account for where the case is filed, what agency investigated the case, which prosecutor is assigned, whether the person is in custody, and whether any related family, CPS, or probation issue exists.
DUI cases in San Bernardino County can involve criminal court and DMV consequences. The California DMV states that DUI administrative actions are separate from criminal court penalties and that a driver may request an administrative hearing within 10 days of receiving the suspension or revocation order (California DMV).
Defense may involve the stop, detention, probable cause, chemical testing, refusal allegations, prescription medication, accident evidence, body camera footage, officer observations, and whether the prosecution can prove impairment or unlawful BAC.
Domestic violence allegations can lead to arrest, criminal protective orders, stay-away terms, firearm restrictions, custody disputes, immigration risk, professional consequences, and CPS or CFS involvement if children are present. ALL Trial Lawyers’ CPS and juvenile dependency experience is a strategic advantage in these cases because the criminal case may not be the only legal battle.
Theft-related accusations can affect background checks, employment, immigration status, and professional credibility. The defense should evaluate intent, value, ownership, identity, surveillance, witness credibility, alleged force, entry, restitution, and whether the case can be resolved in a way that protects the client’s long-term record.
Drug cases may involve possession, possession for sale, transportation, fentanyl-related allegations, prescription medications, probation searches, vehicle stops, informants, surveillance, and search warrants. A defense lawyer should review whether the search was lawful, whether the prosecution can prove knowledge and possession, and whether the evidence supports the specific charge filed.
Assault and battery cases are often fact-intensive. The defense may examine self-defense, defense of others, mutual combat, inconsistent statements, 911 calls, injury photographs, body camera footage, witness bias, intoxication, and whether the accusation was exaggerated or incomplete.
Probation and warrant matters can move quickly. If a person misses court, violates a court order, fails to report, picks up a new case, or falls behind on conditions, the court may issue a warrant or set a violation hearing. The defense should prepare before appearing in court and should not treat a warrant as something that will disappear on its own.
California courts explain that arraignment is when the judge tells the defendant what they are charged with, advises them of constitutional rights, and asks for a plea. If the defendant is in custody, the judge may also decide whether the person should remain in custody, be released on own recognizance, be released with conditions, have bail set, or be held without bail depending on the case (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
The arraignment can affect the entire case. Protective orders, release terms, search conditions, alcohol conditions, stay-away orders, bail, and future dates may all be addressed at this stage.
After arraignment, felony cases generally move toward a preliminary hearing unless resolved earlier. California courts explain that the preliminary hearing is where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence for the case to move forward, and it is not a decision about whether the defendant is guilty (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
If the judge finds enough evidence, the defendant is held to answer and the prosecution files an Information. California courts explain that after the Information is filed, there is another arraignment and the case proceeds toward further settlement conferences, motions, or trial settings (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
ALL Trial Lawyers should position itself as a criminal defense firm for clients whose case may affect more than the courtroom. San Bernardino County cases involving domestic violence, child endangerment, DUI with children present, drug allegations, protective orders, or family conflict can raise CPS/CFS, custody, visitation, or dependency consequences.
The firm’s existing strength in CPS and juvenile dependency can become a criminal defense advantage when the page explains that overlap clearly. A client facing both criminal and family consequences needs counsel who understands how one case can affect the other.
Do not talk about the allegations with police, witnesses, alleged victims, employers, or on social media. Preserve paperwork, text messages, call logs, location data, photos, videos, medical information, receipts, witness names, and anything that helps reconstruct the timeline. If there is a protective order, read it carefully and do not rely on informal permission from anyone to violate it.
San Bernardino Superior Court lists the Criminal Division of the San Bernardino District at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 (San Bernardino Superior Court).
At arraignment, the judge tells the defendant the charges, explains constitutional rights, and asks for a plea. The judge may also address release, bail, or custody status if the defendant is in custody (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
A preliminary hearing is a felony-case hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence for the case to move forward. It is not a decision about guilt (California Courts Self-Help Guide).
Yes. Domestic violence, child endangerment, substance-related, and violent-crime allegations may trigger CPS or CFS investigation or affect an existing dependency case. ALL Trial Lawyers can evaluate criminal-defense strategy alongside family and dependency risks.
It is safer to speak with counsel first when possible. A lawyer can review the case, identify why the warrant issued, prepare release arguments, and help reduce avoidable risk, although no custody or release outcome can be guaranteed.