Patterson, the "Apricot Capital," anchors the west side of Stanislaus County along the Interstate 5 corridor, with Highway 33 running through town. Its location on a major freight and travel artery means a steady stream of traffic stops, DUI arrests, and out-of-area encounters with law enforcement. The Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez represents Patterson residents and travelers alike when a charge turns a trip down I-5 into a court date.
The west side can feel removed from the county seat across the valley, but your case is still decided in the same courts. We bridge that distance. With criminal defense as our only focus, we give Patterson clients the kind of dedicated representation that a freeway-corridor arrest demands.
The courthouse
Felonies and most misdemeanors from Patterson are filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court Main Courthouse, 801 10th Street in Modesto. Because Patterson sits in the south county, some misdemeanor and traffic matters may instead be calendared at the Turlock Branch at 300 Starr Avenue. We appear in both courthouses, so no matter where your case is assigned, you'll have counsel who knows the courtroom and isn't learning it on your dime.
Local law enforcement
Patterson contracts its policing to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, so deputies handle most local arrests. Along Interstate 5 and Highway 33, the California Highway Patrol makes a large share of the stops, particularly for DUI and traffic offenses. The investigating agency drives the case: we examine whether a stop on the interstate was lawful, whether a search was justified, and whether the evidence was properly handled. Stops on busy corridors are frequently rushed — and rushed police work creates the openings a sharp defense exploits.
Cases we handle in Patterson
We defend Patterson clients across a range of charges, including:
Whether you live in Patterson or were just passing through on I-5, an arrest here is something you should not face alone. The sooner we're involved, the more we can do.
Call (209) 488-4959 for a free consultation about your Patterson case.
Facing charges in Patterson?
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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