The Castillo Law Office - Oakland, CA
The Castillo Law Office is a premier criminal defense law firm based in Oakland, California, led by accomplished trial attorney Ernesto Castillo. With over two decades of criminal trial experience, federal judicial externship training, and recognition among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, attorney Castillo provides 24/7 aggressive representation for individuals facing severe felony and misdemeanor charges.
Aggressive Criminal Defense Advocacy in Oakland, California
Facing criminal allegations in Alameda County courts puts your freedom, future career, and personal reputation on the line. The Castillo Law Office delivers battle-tested, fearless defense for clients across Oakland, the East Bay, and Northern California federal courts. Founded by attorney Ernesto Castillo, an alumnus of Golden Gate University School of Law and former judicial extern for a federal judge, the firm brings more than twenty years of relentless courtroom advocacy to every defense strategy. Unlike high-volume plea mill practices, Ernesto Castillo prepares every single case for full jury trial from day one. If you need to hire a criminal defense attorney who knows how prosecutors build their cases and how to dismantle them in court, The Castillo Law Office offers the experienced counsel you need.
Comprehensive Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense
When the government marshals its resources against you, having an attorney with extensive trial experience is essential. Practicing as dedicated criminal defense lawyers and violent crime defense lawyers, the firm defends clients against the most serious state and federal charges.
- Homicide and Violent Crimes: Formulating powerful defenses against charges of murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, battery, and California Three Strikes allegations.
- Weapons and Gun Offenses: Challenging unlawful police searches, concealed carry allegations, felon in possession charges, and firearm enhancement statutes.
- Drug Crimes Defense: Serving as experienced drug crime defense lawyers against narcotics possession, manufacturing, transportation, and federal conspiracy indictments.
- Theft and Burglary Offenses: Defending clients as trusted theft and burglary defense lawyers against grand theft, commercial burglary, robbery, embezzlement, and white collar financial fraud.
East Bay DUI Defense and Traffic Law Advocacy
A DUI arrest threatens your driving privileges, employment prospects, and auto insurance rates. Serving as knowledgeable DUI/DWI defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, attorney Ernesto Castillo conducts rigorous forensic investigations to challenge breathalyzer calibrations, blood testing chain of custody, and roadside sobriety protocols before the court and the DMV.
- First-Time and Repeat DUI: Defending misdemeanor and felony repeat DUI arrests, avoiding jail sentences through alternative sentencing and treatment programs.
- DMV Hearing Representation: Demanding administrative per se hearings within ten days of arrest to fight automatic license suspensions.
Domestic Violence and Restraining Order Defense
Domestic disputes often involve exaggerated accusations or false reports filed amidst heated relationship breakdowns. Practicing as dedicated domestic violence lawyers, the firm provides urgent defense against domestic battery charges, corporal injury to a spouse allegations, and criminal protective orders that threaten custody and living arrangements.
24/7 Availability and Free Defense Consultation
Arrests do not wait for standard business hours, and early legal intervention can prevent charges from ever being filed. The Castillo Law Office offers 24/7 availability and bilingual legal representation in English and Spanish. Contact attorney Ernesto Castillo at (510) 894-6626 to schedule your free confidential consultation today.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in Oakland's scenic Lakeside neighborhood, just steps away from the beautiful Lake Merritt.
Building Location
This professional office is situated in the Park Plaza Building, a classic 9-story commercial property located near The Mechanics Bank and Molcajete restaurant.
Parking Details
Convenient parking options include the multi-storey Kaiser Center Parking Garage, the private 1800 Harrison Garage, and customer surface parking lots nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 33 (Montclair); nearest stop is at Thomas L. Berkley Way & Webster Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Park Plaza Building and take the elevator up to the 7th floor to locate Suite 710.