San Marcos Justice Court

Located on Arizona Ave and Chicago the address is:

201 E Chicago St., #103 Chandler, AZ 85284

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Operation Time

The San Marcos Justice Court is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The court is closed on certain holidays. If you believe that you have an upcoming court date on a holiday, call the court to make sure whether it is open.

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What To Do When You Arrive At the San Marcos Justice Court

Once parked, head through the front doors of the San Marcos Justice Courthouse.  Take everything out of your pockets, take off your belt and go through security.  The four Chandler Justice Courts each have 1-2 windows, where you can check in.  There may be a line.  The person that helps you will usually check you in and tell you to have a seat in the courtroom.  All courtrooms are down the same hallway, past the bathrooms.

Steps To Take Once In The San Marcos Justice Courtroom

When you arrive to the San Marcos Justice courtroom, go through the door, sit down and stay quiet.  If there is a clipboard, you should sign in.  The cases will be called by the order of the list.  You do not want to wait hours to then realize that you needed to sign in.  If you have hired a private attorney, wait for them in the courtroom or as instructed.  If you have not hired an attorney, then wait for the Judge, Clerk or Prosecutor to call your name.

Dress Code at San Marcos Justice Court

You do not need to wear a suit and tie in the San Marcos Justice Court.  However, use common sense and dress appropriately to show respect to the judge. You never know what a good impression can do for your case. It is recommended that “Business Casual” is worn such as a dress shirt, polo shirt, slacks or nice jeans. Few judges have banned cell phones in the courtroom.  Most allow cell phones to be used but ask that the phones are turned to silent/vibrate. To be safe, turn it off.

What Happens At The First Hearing in San Marcos Justice Court?

Unless you hire an attorney, you must appear at the Initial Appearance in San Marcos Justice Court.  If you do not show, a warrant or order to show cause may be issued by the presiding judge.  During the Initial Appearance, a judge will advise the defendants of their charges and will address release conditions.  It is at this point that you will plead guilty or not guilty.  If you plead not guilty, then you will be given a new court date about a month in the future, called a pretrial conference.

How Lawyers at Dove Law Firm Can Help You At Your San Marcos Justice Court Initial Appearance (IA)

If you hire a Dove Law Firm DUI attorney, we can file motions for you to be released on your own recognizance, vacate or delete the initial appearance, enter a not guilty plea and set for a pretrial hearing.  Once this motion is granted by the San Marcos Justice court, you will no longer need to show to the initial appearance court date listed on your summons.  Dove Law Firm lawyers will attend San Marcos Court subsequent hearings, enabling you to avoid missing work or family activities.  We will present all evidence to the Prosecutor and engage in negotiations.  We will gather the discovery and keep you informed on all aspects of the case.

Pretrial Hearings In The San Marcos Justice Court

After the San Marcos Justice Court initial appearance the court will set out a pretrial conference or pretrial hearing date.  Usually, this will take place around 4 weeks from the date of the initial appearance. This hearing is where you, or your attorney, will gather evidence and discovery from the Prosecutor and initiate negotiations.  Sometimes, an initial plea offer is made.  The San Marcos Justice Court will hold two to four pretrial conferences in order for you to have time to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved by that time, the judge will set it for trial.

DUI Penalties In San Marcos Justice Courts

In the San Marcos Justice Court system, the Defendant will face jail time for DUI while fines and fees can vary enormously. There are four types of DUI that can be charged, and many different offers that a prosecutor can present. An experienced DUI lawyer will know the type of offer that contains the statutory minimums. For more information on the typical consequences and law regarding the different types of DUI in the San Marcos Justice Court visit my page titled, Chandler DUI, or press the button below.

Why Hire A San Marcos Justice Court DUI Defense Attorney?

At Dove Law Firm our San Marcos Justice Court DUI attorneys will guide you through the difficult and complicated process of the San Marcos Court system.  Your rights will be protected, and you will receive expert advice regarding your current situation. Having been raised in Arizona, Shawn Dove is comfortable with addressing all courts within San Marcos Justice Court and beyond.