If you’ve been arrested, charged with a crime, or hurt in an accident in Yuba County, the decisions you make in the first few days can shape everything that follows. Maria Amaya, A Professional Law Corporation is based in Chico and represents clients throughout Yuba County — from Marysville and Olivehurst to Linda, Wheatland, and everywhere in between. We handle criminal defense and personal injury cases, and we’re here when you need straightforward legal help from someone who actually knows this area.
Criminal Defense in Yuba County
A criminal charge in Yuba County Superior Court isn’t something to figure out on your own. The system moves fast, prosecutors are experienced, and the consequences of a conviction — jail time, fines, a permanent record — can follow you for years. We represent people facing:
- DUI and DWI charges — First offenses, repeat DUIs, license suspension hearings, and DMV proceedings. Most people don’t realize they have only 10 days from their arrest to request a DMV hearing. Miss that deadline and your license is automatically suspended. Learn more about DUI defense in Yuba County.
- Domestic violence charges — Protective order violations, spousal battery allegations, and related criminal matters. These cases escalate quickly and carry serious consequences even before trial. See our domestic violence defense practice.
- Serious felonies — Assault, drug offenses, weapons charges, theft crimes, and violent crime defense. See our felony defense practice.
- Misdemeanor offenses — Petty theft, vandalism, and other charges that still deserve a real defense.
Getting a Yuba County criminal defense lawyer involved early — before you’ve talked to detectives, before your arraignment — gives you the most options and the best chance at a better outcome.
