Criminal defense in Ceres
Ceres sits just south of Modesto along Highway 99. Criminal cases originating in Ceres are filed at the Stanislaus County Superior Court main courthouse in Modesto.
The courthouse
Stanislaus County Superior Court — Main 801 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Felonies and most misdemeanors. Some traffic matters may be calendared at the Turlock Branch (300 Starr Ave).
Common cases in Ceres
Ceres Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, and CHP (Modesto Area) cover the cases that come into court from Ceres:
- DUI and traffic cases on Highway 99 and Mitchell Road.
- Drug cases from traffic stops, probation searches, and warrant service.
- Domestic-violence cases from CPD response calls.
- Theft and burglary cases from Ceres commercial corridors and residential neighborhoods.
What changes by venue
A Ceres case is a Modesto-courthouse case. The same DA office, the same bench, the same calendars. The only thing different from a case generated in Modesto is the police agency and the witnesses.