Ceres sits just south of Modesto along the Highway 99 corridor, close enough that the line between the two cities can feel invisible — until you're the one under arrest. The Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez represents people from Ceres facing criminal charges, and because your case will be handled at the courthouse in neighboring Modesto, we're effectively your local firm. Our downtown office is minutes up the highway from Ceres.
Proximity to Modesto means Ceres cases move through the same busy system, with the same prosecutors and the same fast pace. That's exactly the environment where having a focused criminal defense attorney pays off. Rebecka A. Monez takes criminal cases only, and she brings that single-minded focus to every Ceres client.
The courthouse
Felonies and most misdemeanors from Ceres are filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court Main Courthouse, 801 10th Street in Modesto. Certain south-county misdemeanor and traffic matters can be calendared at the Turlock Branch at 300 Starr Avenue instead. We handle both, so whichever courtroom your case is assigned to, you'll have an attorney who knows it well and isn't traveling in cold.
Local law enforcement
Arrests in Ceres typically begin with the Ceres Police Department, while the California Highway Patrol covers Highway 99 — a common origin point for DUI and traffic stops. How the investigating officers handled your case is often the first place we look for leverage: was the traffic stop justified, was a search lawful, were your rights honored, and is the evidence reliable? Weaknesses in the investigation can translate directly into reduced charges or a dismissal, and we pursue them aggressively.
Cases we handle in Ceres
We defend Ceres residents against a broad range of criminal charges, including:
Being charged in Ceres can feel like the system already has its mind made up. It doesn't. With an aggressive defense started early, you change the equation.
Call (209) 488-4959 to discuss your Ceres case for free.
Facing charges in Ceres?
Speak with Rebecka Monez in person — confidentially, with no obligation, and you’ll know exactly where you stand and what your rights are.
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