Modesto is home. The Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez sits downtown at 801 10th Street, 5th Floor — the same block as the Stanislaus County Superior Court. When you're arrested in the county seat, your case almost always lands at the courthouse a few steps from our front door, and we know the judges, the prosecutors, and the rhythms of that building better than most.
As the largest city in Stanislaus County, Modesto generates more arrests and more filings than anywhere else in the region. That volume cuts both ways: the system moves fast, and people get processed quickly. Having an attorney who lives and works in this courthouse means your defense doesn't lose momentum to logistics. Rebecka A. Monez handles criminal defense exclusively — nothing else — so every hour goes toward people facing charges in Modesto.
The courthouse
Your case will be filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court, Main Courthouse, 801 10th Street, Modesto. Felonies and the overwhelming majority of misdemeanors are arraigned, calendared, and tried here. Because our office is in the same building footprint, we can be at your arraignment, file motions, and meet with the DA without the delays out-of-town counsel run into. We treat that proximity as a tactical advantage for our clients.
Local law enforcement
Most Modesto cases begin with the Modesto Police Department. On Highway 99 and Highway 132, the California Highway Patrol makes the stop, particularly on DUI and traffic-related arrests. The agency that investigated you matters: how an officer documented the stop, whether your rights were read, whether a search was lawful, and how evidence was collected can all become the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. We pull reports, body-cam, and dispatch records early and look hard for the openings the prosecution would rather you didn't find.
Cases we handle in Modesto
We defend the full range of criminal matters for Modesto residents, including:
An arrest in Modesto is not a verdict. The earlier you bring us in, the more we can do — preserving evidence, challenging the stop, and getting ahead of the prosecution before charges harden.
Call (209) 488-4959 to talk with Rebecka about your case today.
Charged with a crime in Modesto?
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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