Item: Los Angeles DUI Lawyers Hoffman and Associates
Rating: 5
Author: Micaiah Botts

Failure to Appear

Failure to Appear in Court in California

When anyone falls short of complying with a court order, it is considered a failure to appear. Failing to appear can be as simple as not resolving a misdemeanor infraction or more serious problems such as failure to attend an alcohol rehabilitation program related to a felony DUI conviction.

If you are required to complete a promise to the court, it is always in your best interest to do so. Missing a court date is not the same as missing a doctor’s appointment, and the consequences can be far more serious. Still, life happens and you may find yourself having to answer to the court as to why you failed to appear. An experienced DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney should be consulted to help with your failure to appear case. The defense lawyers at Hoffman & Associates have more than 30 years of daily courtroom experience and have handled many failure to appear cases.

Consequences of Failing to Appear

Being a defendant in a criminal case often requires you to appear in court. If you do not show up on the day and time the court has set aside, the judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest.

There are several ways to clear up a failure to appear problem if an arrest warrant has been issued:

Turn yourself in with the assistance of a qualified defense attorney
Be involuntarily arrested by the police and brought before the court

Obviously, appearing voluntarily to address the failure to appear warrant is preferable to being arrested by a police officer. The degree of punishment for failing to appear is directly related to the severity of the crime. The consequences handed down by the court can vary depending on what promises you failed to keep.

When You Appear, Have Qualified Defense Attorneys By Your Side

The knowledgeable defense attorneys at Hoffman & Associates can appear with you in court and make sure your side of the story is heard before a judge. If you are facing a failure to appear issue, we will help you clear your name and protect your good reputation.

We offer a phone or office consultation and our attorneys regularly appear in courtrooms throughout California. Contact us today to discuss the facts of your case and put our years of experience to work for you in defending your failure to appear case.

★★★★★

I can't begin to thank Mr. Hoffman enough for his extensive efforts throughout the entire case. He went absolutely above and beyond throughout the entire process. From day one he was immediately actively pursuing ways to prevent my case from ever going to court and once that was no longer an option, actively began working on getting the case ultimately dismissed. His communication was consistent and reassuring, despite my frantic worries all the time... Micaiah Botts

My family and I simply owe our life and future to Ron Hoffman. If you are looking for a lawyer that goes above and beyond the call of duty you can't find a better lawyer than Ron. He took my case head on from the moment I called his office. I was involved in an accidental hit and run where I was unaware of the injury. Every step of the way, Ron guided me through an almost two year long investigation and court settlement process and was constantly by my side through out every crossroad... Bill Martin

Ron Hoffman and his staff were Fantastic when dealing with such a serious issue of DUI. When I first Called Ron I was very nervous and worried for my daughter and her freedom. She had a failure to appear on top of her DUI and I knew just how bad this could be. Ron was able to immediately put me at ease and gave me the confidence that there was hope and a light at the end of the tunnel. Ron was able to get the failure to appear dismissed and also no jail time for my daughter... Claude Brown

I have been working with Mr. Hoffman for over 11 years. I have seen first hand his genuine dedication to his clients, and how his experience, knowledge and passion have gotten clients fantastic results. He treats each of his clients as his only client, and takes the time to develop detailed strategies and defenses for each individual case. I have never hesitated to refer Mr. Hoffman to anyone who has asked me for a good Criminal Defense attorney. He is a fantastic attorney!... Neeta P.

I had a DUI issue recently. I have never had a problem with the law as serious as this one. I did panic a bit after and knew I had to get a lawyer to help my future. I researched the Web and read the reviews for awesome DUI Lawyers. Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. Ron's 30 years experience and step by step guidance helped me with my case. Jonie was amazing with keeping me calm. Ron Hoffman is a great lawyer and I would refer any friends or family to him... Manuel Gomez

Ron was so accommodating and professional. With a Firm like his you wouldn't expect him to be as accessible, but he immediately returned phone calls, was easy to communicate with and was very sympathetic to my situation. He went above and beyond and was able to get a better result than I'd hoped or expected. I highly recommend Ron Hoffman and his firm. He made a difficult and anxiety fueled process bearable and made me feel safe. He is a lovely man. One does not wish to need a criminal attorney, but if you do need one, Ron's the guy to call... Teri A.

Ron and his team were the perfect pairing for what I needed taken care of. Every step of the way he was extremely helpful and informative (not his first rodeo). His work ethic and attitude were exemplary and it showed with the results of using his services. I would recommend anyone I know to give Ron a call if they need help in his realm of expertise. Many thanks Ron and associates!... Donald N.

I didn't hire a lawyer for my first DUI... What a mistake! Ronald goes above and beyond with his art and knowledge of custom strategy according to your case. lawyer of the year (every year)... Adam R.

I hate lawyers. They are hard to get a hold of, greedy and unreliable. Ron is the opposite of all these things. He deserves 6 stars, and I very much recommend him. He helped me through my case with nothing but kindness, understanding, and knowledge and eventually got it dropped. Thanks for everything Ron!... Avi Z.

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