Gorelick Law Offices - Hayward, CA

Over Five Decades of Criminal and DUI Defense Excellence in the East Bay

When your driver's license, freedom, and professional reputation are threatened by criminal allegations, securing an elite defense advocate is vital. Established in 1972 by former public defender Allan Gorelick and carried forward by his daughter, Attorney J. Lynn Gorelick, Gorelick Law Offices represents individuals confronting misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. With offices at 24301 Southland Drive in Hayward and convenient regional facilities in Pleasanton, the firm has defended thousands of drivers and accused individuals across the San Francisco Bay Area for more than thirty-eight years.

Attorney Lynn Gorelick brings unparalleled technical insight into every case. As a past president and longtime board member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, she is certified in the administration of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration field sobriety tests and factory certified on law enforcement breath testing equipment, including the Draeger AlcoTest, PAS, and EPAS devices. When you need to hire an experienced DUI lawyer in Hayward who can identify police errors and dismantle the prosecution's forensic evidence, Gorelick Law Offices provides exceptional advocacy.

Comprehensive DUI and Drunk Driving Defense

Drunk driving charges in California carry severe mandatory penalties, including jail time, hefty court fines, ignition interlock requirements, and extended license suspensions. As skilled DUI and DWI defense lawyers, the firm defends drivers across all types of impaired driving allegations:

• First-Time and Repeat DUI: Challenging blood and breath test accuracy, rising blood alcohol defenses, and unlawful roadside stops to avoid jail sentences and protect client records.
• Felony and Multiple DUI Defense: Defending against severe felony enhancements involving collisions, physical injuries, or multiple prior convictions within a ten-year lookback period.
• Underage and Zero Tolerance DUI: Protecting high school and college students accused of underage driving under the influence, preventing disruptive mandatory one-year license forfeitures.
• DMV Administrative Per Se Hearings: Taking immediate action within the critical ten-day window following an arrest to demand a formal Department of Motor Vehicles administrative hearing and contest license suspensions.

Strategic Criminal Defense Across Alameda County

Beyond impaired driving defense, Gorelick Law Offices serves as seasoned criminal defense lawyers handling a broad spectrum of California Penal Code and Health and Safety Code offenses:

• Domestic Violence Defense: Defending against spousal abuse, battery allegations, and protective orders, resolving complex disputes through meticulous witness investigation.
• Drug Crime Defense: Representing clients facing charges of narcotics possession, prescription drug violations, transportation, and intent to distribute.
• Theft and Burglary Defense Lawyers: Defending against grand theft, petty theft, shoplifting, and residential burglary allegations.
• Traffic Ticket Lawyers: Resolving high-speed citations, reckless driving charges, and driving on a suspended license to safeguard client driving records.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Lynn Gorelick

Facing criminal prosecution is frightening, but you do not have to confront the judicial system alone. Gorelick Law Offices provides free initial consultations, flexible payment plans, and round-the-clock availability for individuals who urgently need to find a criminal defense attorney in Hayward. Contact the Hayward office today to evaluate your case and start building your defense.