Law Office of Hieu Vu

Orange County Criminal Defense Resource Center

Find your court case, check DUI test results, understand what happens next, locate your courthouse, and find practical information about Orange County criminal cases.

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Orange County Case Toolkit

Direct access to government tools people commonly need during and after a criminal case.

OC Superior Court

Criminal & Traffic Case Search

Look for available case, hearing and disposition information.

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OC Crime Lab

Blood Alcohol Results

Check qualifying Orange County Crime Lab blood alcohol results.

Check Blood Result →
OC Crime Lab

Breath Alcohol Results

Check qualifying Orange County Crime Lab breath alcohol results.

Check Breath Result →
California DMV

Driver Safety Offices

Official DMV information for administrative and driver's-license matters.

DMV Driver Safety →
OC Superior Court

My Court Portal

Online services for eligible Orange County court matters.

Open Portal →
OC Superior Court

Criminal Records & Copies

Information about requesting available criminal court records and copies.

Record Requests →
OC Superior Court

Clean Up Your Record

Official Orange County information concerning criminal record cleaning.

Court Information →
OC Superior Court

Court Locations

Official addresses and contact information for Orange County courts.

Court Locations →
Court Coming Up?

Understand the Criminal Court Process

A criminal case can involve several stages. Start here if you're trying to understand where you are in the process.

STEP 01

First Appearance

What happens when your case first comes before the criminal court?

First Appearance Guide →
STEP 02

Arraignment

Charges, plea, representation and the next stage of the case.

Understand Arraignment →
STEP 03

Pretrial

Evidence, negotiations, motions and additional appearances may occur.

Pretrial Process →
STEP 04

Jury Trial

If the case does not resolve, it may eventually proceed toward trial.

Jury Trial Guide →
Local Knowledge

Orange County Criminal Courthouses

Know where you're going before court. Always verify your current courthouse, department and hearing information.

Santa Ana

Central Justice Center

700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Hieu's Santa Ana Court Guide → Official Court Information ↗
Newport Beach

Harbor Justice Center

4601 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Verify Court Information →
Fullerton

North Justice Center

1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832

Hieu's Fullerton Court Guide → Official Court Information ↗
Westminster

West Justice Center

Find Your Situation

Go Directly to the Problem You're Dealing With

Start with the situation that looks most like yours. Each section leads into more detailed guides.

THEFT

Theft & Shoplifting

Intent, surveillance, receipts, loss prevention, retailer cases, diversion and misunderstandings.

Explore Theft Resources
H&R

Hit & Run

Police contact, driver identification, vehicle evidence, statements, accidents and possible consequences.

Explore Hit & Run
DV

Domestic Violence

Arrests, competing accounts, photographs, body-camera evidence, protective orders and filing decisions.

Explore DV Resources
SEC

Sentencing, House Arrest & Alternatives

Practical information about probation, house arrest, electronic monitoring and alternatives to custody.

House Arrest Resources
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Expungement & Record Clearing

Conviction dismissal, probation issues, older records and potential relief after a case.

Explore Record Clearing
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Other Criminal & Traffic Matters

General court procedure, traffic matters, diversion and cases that do not fit neatly into one category.

Browse Legal Articles

Can't find what you're looking for?

Try a broader term or call/text the Law Office of Hieu Vu at 714-589-3063.

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Hieu Explains

Short explanations of issues that come up repeatedly in Orange County criminal cases.

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DUI / DMV

DMV APS Hearings Explained

Understand the separate DMV process that can follow a California DUI arrest.

Watch / Read the DMV Guide →
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DUI

DUI With Property Damage

What changes when a DUI allegation also involves an accident or property damage.

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Shoplifting

Multiple Shoplifting Charges Dismissed

A case-result discussion about surveillance, evidence and how a shoplifting case was approached.

See Case Results →
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Solicitation

How Private Delights Sting Operations Work

How online communications and undercover operations can develop into a Penal Code 647(b) case.

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Sentencing

Orange County House Arrest

How secured electronic confinement works and what may happen when an application is denied.

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Domestic Violence

Arrested for DV But No Case Was Filed?

Why a person may arrive at court after an arrest and discover that charges have not yet been filed.

Watch / Read →
Need Help Understanding What You Found?

Have a Question About Your Orange County Criminal Case?

If you've found your court case, test result or a resource that raises questions about your situation, you can contact me to discuss what happened.

This resource center provides general information and links to public resources. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court procedures, forms, government websites and online services can change. Verify current information with the agency responsible for the particular record or procedure.