Criminal Defense in Newman

Newman sits in the southwest corner of Stanislaus County along Highway 33, a small and close community where everyone tends to know everyone. That intimacy is part of Newman's character — and part of what makes a criminal charge here feel especially exposed. The Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez defends Newman residents with the discretion and intensity those stakes call for.

Being one of the farther towns from the county seat doesn't put Newman clients at a disadvantage — not when you have an attorney willing to make the drive and committed to the case. Rebecka A. Monez practices criminal defense and nothing else, bringing focused, aggressive representation to every Newman client regardless of how far the courthouse may be.

The courthouse

Newman cases — felonies and most misdemeanors — are filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court Main Courthouse, 801 10th Street in Modesto. As a south-county community, Newman may also see certain misdemeanor and traffic matters calendared at the Turlock Branch at 300 Starr Avenue, which is closer to home. We handle appearances in both courts, so wherever your case lands, you have a defender who knows the room.

Local law enforcement

The Newman Police Department handles most arrests within the city, while the California Highway Patrol covers Highway 33 and the surrounding rural roads, where DUI and traffic stops are common. The investigating agency shapes the entire case: we look closely at how the report was written, whether a stop or search was lawful, and whether your rights were observed. In a small department, individual officer decisions carry a lot of weight — and we hold those decisions up to scrutiny, looking for the errors that can reduce or dismiss a charge.

Cases we handle in Newman

We represent Newman residents across a range of criminal matters, including:

• DUI offenses
• Drug crimes
• Domestic violence offenses
• Violent crimes
• Expungement

In a community as tight as Newman, your future and your good name are worth fighting for. An early, determined defense gives you the best chance to protect both.

Call (209) 488-4959 to discuss your Newman case for free.