Auburn DUI Attorney

The City of Auburn Municipal Court is located at 340 E Main St. # 101 in Auburn, Washington. The presiding judge is the Hon. Patrick Burns. The Auburn City Attorney handles all criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors committed in the City of Auburn (felony matters are referred to King County Superior Court).

If you are arrested in Auburn for DUI, you will either be released following processing or booked into jail. If released, the officer may give you a court date to appear or you may be instructed to contact the court yourself to find out when your date is. The officer should also provide you with information regarding your upcoming Department of Licensing suspension (click here to find out more information regarding suspension).

If you are booked into jail in Auburn following a DUI arrest, you may not be able to post bail and remain in custody until after you have appeared before the court you’re your first appearance, known as arraignment. At arraignment you will be formally read the particular offense you are being charged with; you should always plead not guilty at arraignment. The court will then set conditions of release and give you a new date to reappear.

You should always speak with an Auburn DUI Criminal Defense attorney as soon as possible following arrest. Your right to counsel takes effect immediately upon arrest; you should do everything you can to exercise this right. Whether immediately following arrest, upon release, or (perhaps most importantly) when in custody awaiting first appearance, the sooner you speak to a DUI attorney the better you are able to preserve your rights. DUI Criminal Defense attorney Dan Gerl currently handles several cases in Auburn Municipal Court. He is very familiar with the court’s practices and policies as well as those of Auburn’s prosecuting attorneys. If you or someone you love has been arrested for DUI or another criminal offense in Auburn, all Dan now at (206) 799-3579 for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case.

For Auburn Municipal Court contact information, click here.