Keep every notice
Save the DMV order, citation, court date, and any temporary license. Check names, dates, and agency details against your own paperwork.
Stanislaus County DUI Defense
A local charge. A clear plan.
If a DUI arrest in Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, or another Stanislaus County community has left you with court papers and DMV notices, our team can help you understand the separate processes and what comes next.
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Track 01DMV driving privilegeA separate administrative process with its own hearing request deadline.
Track 02Criminal court caseHearings and charges proceed through the Stanislaus County court.
For Stanislaus CountyModesto · Turlock · Ceres · Oakdale and nearby communities
Two separate proceedingsDMV action and the criminal court case can move on different schedules.
One numberCall The 805 Legal Team at 805-500-8287.
After an arrest
Start with the papers and the dates.
The notice you received controls your next steps. California DMV says a driver may request an administrative hearing within 10 days of receiving a DUI suspension or revocation order. That hearing concerns the driving privilege; the criminal case is separate.
Review the DMV deadline
Do not assume the court date protects your DMV hearing right. The DMV notice identifies the process and deadline for your case.
Prepare for court
The criminal court case has its own calendar and possible consequences. Confirm the department, location, and appearance instructions on your notice.
The outcome depends on the facts of the case. No result is guaranteed. For current rules, see California DMV's DUI guidance.
Stanislaus County resources
Know where your case is headed.
Criminal Division
Stanislaus Superior Court lists its Criminal Division at the Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Room 140, Modesto, CA 95354. The court's main phone is (209) 530-3100. Confirm the exact location and department on your own notice before appearing.
Stanislaus Superior Court Criminal Division ↗Communities served
Our DUI defense work is available to people across Stanislaus County. Call our team to discuss your court location and DMV notice.
ModestoTurlockCeresOakdaleRiverbankPattersonNewmanHughson
After court or a DMV action
DUI school and work release resources
A court order, DMV notice, and the program's own rules determine what applies to you. Confirm current enrollment, eligibility, and location directly before making plans.
Stanislaus County DUI school
Safety Center operates a state-licensed DUI program at 2005 Evergreen Avenue, Suite 350, Modesto, CA 95350. Call (209) 526-5493 to ask about enrollment and the program length specified in your order. An online-only class does not meet California's DUI program requirements.
Check the current DHCS licensed-provider directory ↗
Stanislaus County provider record ↗
Work release / Alternative Work Program
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Alternative Work Program (AWP) may let an approved person complete community work in place of jail time. Its application says each completed workday earns one day of credit, workdays run 8–10 hours, and the program is limited to sentences of 90 days or less. Approval is discretionary; a DUI charge does not automatically qualify.
Call the Jail Alternatives Unit at (209) 491-8771 before visiting 194 E. Hackett Road, Modesto to confirm the current application process and location. Ask about Home Detention separately if maintaining regular employment is the concern.
Sheriff's AWP application and rules ↗Prefer to handle the DMV request yourself?
Explore the self-help route.
Our self-help page explains its scope, steps, and price for a DMV hearing request. A self-help purchase is separate from hiring an attorney to defend a criminal DUI case or represent you at a hearing.
View DMV hearing-request self-helpCommon questions
Stanislaus County DUI questions
Is the DMV hearing the same as my court case?
No. California DMV describes its administrative hearing as a proceeding about your driving privilege. A criminal DUI charge is handled separately in court.
Where is the Stanislaus County Criminal Division?
The court lists its Main Courthouse Criminal Division at 800 11th Street in Modesto. Your notice or counsel should confirm the specific department and appearance instructions for your matter.
Can I use the self-help option instead?
The self-help page covers a DMV hearing request, not criminal court representation. Review the scope and fee before deciding whether it fits your needs.
The 805 Legal Team
Facing a DUI charge in Stanislaus County?
Call our team to discuss the court and DMV issues in your case.