DUI
A focused defense for first-time and repeat DUI allegations, with careful attention to the stop, investigation, and evidence.

MERCED & CENTRAL VALLEY PRACTICE AREAS
From criminal charges to domestic violence and civil harassment restraining orders, the Law Office of Jeffrey C. Castleton provides representation focused on the facts of your case and what is at stake for you.
Free consultation · (209) 233-3884Merced · Madera · Mariposa · Fresno · Stanislaus · Tuolumne · Calaveras · Surrounding Counties
EXPERIENCE. PERSPECTIVE. PREPARATION.
Nearly a decade of experience as a prosecutor and public defender informs Jeffrey Castleton’s approach to criminal defense. Every matter begins with listening to your situation, reviewing the allegations, and examining the evidence. The firm’s areas of practice include the following:
01 / CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A focused defense for first-time and repeat DUI allegations, with careful attention to the stop, investigation, and evidence.
Representation for allegations involving possession of controlled substances, with a close review of the circumstances and evidence.
Defense against allegations of possession for sale, examining how the prosecution interprets the evidence and alleged intent.
02 / CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Defense for petty theft allegations, with careful attention to the alleged taking, intent, and available evidence.
Representation in grand theft matters, examining the alleged loss, ownership, intent, and circumstances of the accusation.
Defense against fraud allegations, with a detailed review of financial records, communications, and the conduct alleged by the prosecution.
Representation for auto theft allegations, examining vehicle ownership, permission, identification, and the evidence connecting you to the alleged offense.
Defense for allegations of unauthorized entry or remaining on property, grounded in the details of your situation.
Careful preparation for robbery allegations, including a review of identification, witness accounts, and the alleged use of force or threats.
Defense for allegations involving the taking of a vehicle through force or fear, with attention to the evidence and your account.
Representation in burglary matters, examining the alleged entry, intent, and surrounding circumstances.
Defense against allegations of intentionally setting a fire, with careful scrutiny of the investigation and evidence connecting you to the incident.
03 / CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Defense for assault allegations, examining the events leading to the accusation, witness accounts, and available evidence.
Thorough preparation for kidnapping allegations, with careful attention to the alleged movement, consent, and circumstances.
Representation in human trafficking matters, with a detailed review of the alleged conduct, communications, and prosecution evidence.
Defense in homicide matters, including murder and manslaughter allegations, with the preparation and attention these serious cases demand.
04 / CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A careful, discreet approach to rape allegations, examining the accounts, surrounding circumstances, and available evidence.
Representation for a range of sexual offense allegations, with attention to the evidence and the impact on your family, reputation, and future.
Thorough defense for allegations of sexual offenses involving children, with close scrutiny of the investigation, statements, and evidence.
05 / RESTRAINING ORDERS
Representation in domestic violence restraining order matters, with careful review of the allegations, communications, and other evidence, and preparation for the court hearing.
Representation in civil harassment restraining order matters, with attention to the events in dispute, witness accounts, supporting evidence, and your goals for the hearing.
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