Arrest & Bench Warrants in Pasadena

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We have successfully represented numerous clients who have had either Arrest Warrants or Bench Warrants issued against them. We can help you immediately recall a warrant. We must first determine if the warrant is on a Felony or a Misdemeanor matter. If the warrant is for a Misdemeanor matter, typically, our attorneys will go to court for you to recall the warrant since, of course, it is likely that your main goal is to avoid being arrested. If so, then we recommend having one of our attorneys appear in court on your behalf.

Lastly, if the warrant amount is reasonable then we can arrange for you to surrender at a local police station. We can also help you identify a bail agent to assist you in making arrangements to pay the bail, this way you will likely be released in a few short hours without having to be processed at a county jail.

We make it our goal to be the "Best Criminal Defense Attorneys" in smoothly and successfully resolving warrant issues for our clients.

What Is a Bench Warrant?

A bench warrant is a warrant issued by a judge and, unlike an arrest warrant, is not based on suspected criminal activity. A bench warrant is most commonly issued when a person has failed to appear in court or pay a fine.

Arrest Warrants vs. Bench Warrants in California

An “Arrest Warrant” may be issued in the following circumstances:

• A Judge issues a warrant because of probable cause to arrest you;
• You were arrested and released without signing a promise to appear and you are being ordered to court;
• Your case was not filed on the date you were initially cited to court, but later an “Arrest Warrant” is issued to bring you to court;

A "Bench Warrant” may be issued in the following circumstances:

• You signed a “Promise to Appear” or a “Citation” and you failed to appear in court on the agreed upon date.
• You initially went to your court date, but later failed to appear at you next court date.
• You are on probation and you in some manner violated probation. (e.g. a new offense, failure to complete community service, or a court ordered treatment program)

How Long Do Warrants Last in California?

In California, warrants do not expire. It does not matter whether you have an arrest warrant or a bench warrant, a warrant will not go away on its own.

Our Bench Warrant Lawyers Can Help You, Contact Our Firm Today

If you have been issued an Arrest or Bench arrest warrant in the state of California, do not ignore it. Our legal team is here to help. Our Pasadena and Los Angeles County criminal attorneys at Escovar Law, APC have decades of legal experience and we bring creative solutions to your defense to solve your legal matters efficiently and effectively. You can be confident that your case is in excellent hands when you retain Escovar Law, APC.