Hollywood DUI Lawyer

Arrested for DUI in Hollywood? Your case is not heard at the Hollywood Courthouse. Call any time for a free consultation.

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ARRESTED IN HOLLYWOOD

First, find out where your case goes

Hollywood is not a separate city. The Los Angeles Police Department lists it among the neighborhoods served by its Hollywood Community Police Station.

A misdemeanor DUI from Hollywood is prosecuted by the Los Angeles City Attorney. A case filed as a felony goes to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

The papers you were given usually name your court and your first date. The DMV license action is separate, and its deadline usually comes first.

Our office handles both the court case and the DMV hearing. Our only office is in Los Angeles, at 3810 Wilshire Blvd.

HOW WE HELP

What your lawyer can handle for you

The DMV hearing request

The request must be made within 10 days of receiving the DMV notice. We can request the DMV hearing on your behalf.

The DMV hearing

At the hearing, you may be represented by an attorney at your own expense. The attorney can review the DMV’s evidence, subpoena witnesses and documents, and cross-examine witnesses.

Your court dates

In a misdemeanor case, a defendant may generally appear through an attorney. In a misdemeanor DUI case, however, the court may order the defendant to appear in person at the arraignment, plea, or sentencing.

5925 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD

A courthouse that no longer hears DUI cases

The Hollywood Courthouse is at 5925 Hollywood Blvd. The court says the building was built in 1986 and handled misdemeanor cases until it closed in 2013 because of state budget cuts.

It reopened on October 21, 2019. The court’s directory now lists one case type there: mental health.

The court’s local rules list the Hollywood Courthouse in the Central District. Under those rules, a criminal complaint is filed at the courthouse that serves the area where the offense is alleged to have occurred.

We did not find an official list that matches each Los Angeles neighborhood to a courthouse. The court named on your papers is the one you must attend.

BEFORE COURT

The first month after the arrest

The license deadline usually comes before the first date in criminal court.

DAY OF THE ARREST

Read the court address on your papers

The papers you were given at release usually name the court and the date of your first appearance. Use the address printed there. Do not assume the case is at the Hollywood Courthouse.

WITHIN 10 DAYS

The license case runs separately

The DMV license action is separate from the criminal case. It concerns only your driving privilege. A DMV hearing is optional. The suspension takes effect 30 days after the notice is served.

FIRST COURT DATE

The arraignment

The arraignment is usually the first court date. The court can appoint a lawyer if you cannot afford one. A person in custody who is arraigned only on misdemeanor charges is entitled to release without bail. The exception is when the court finds that release would compromise public safety or would not reasonably assure the person’s return.

PUBLISHED RESULTS

Results at the Metropolitan Courthouse

Our Success Stories page lists 36 DUI cases at the Metropolitan Courthouse, from 2009 to 2024. It is one of the two Central District courthouses listed on this page. In 35 of the 36 cases, the DUI charge was dismissed and the client pleaded to a lesser charge. In 26, that charge was a “wet reckless.” In nine, it was exhibition of speed. A wet reckless is a reckless driving conviction entered with a statement that alcohol or drugs were involved (Vehicle Code 23103.5). It still counts as a prior if there is a new DUI within 10 years. In the other case, the court dismissed all charges after a six-day trial ended with a hung jury. The five most recent results are shown here.

2024

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: 0.10 Breath
Disposition: DUI dismissed: Wet Reckless plea

2021

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: Refusal w/ 1 Prior
Disposition: Second DUI dismissed; Wet Reckless plea

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: 0.16 Breath
Disposition: DUI dismissed; Wet Reckless plea

2018

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: 0.08 Breath w/ 1 Prior
Disposition: Second DUI dismissed; Wet Reckless plea

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: Refusal + Collision
Disposition: DUI dismissed; Wet Reckless plea

The results described above were dependent on the facts of each case. Results will differ if based on different facts. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

SEE ALL SUCCESS STORIES

YOUR ATTORNEY

Ask Jeff Yeh before your court date

Attorney Jeff Yeh focuses his practice on DUI defense and DMV hearings. He stays responsible for your case from start to finish, working with experienced co-counsel when a case calls for it.

Our Success Stories page lists 187 results from 2007 to 2026. Of those, 50 are DMV set-asides.

Our team offers consultations and interpreter support in many languages, including Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and French. Ask for your language when you call.

Call (213) 446-2495 any time, 24/7. The first consultation is free. If you hire us, the fee is a flat fee, and we tell you the amount before you decide.

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20+

Years of DUI Defense Experience

2,000+

DUI Cases Handled

POLICE, PROSECUTOR, COURT, DMV

Who is involved in a Hollywood case

City police

LAPD Hollywood Area

Hollywood Community Police Station
1358 N. Wilcox Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (213) 972-2971

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) says its Hollywood Area covers 17.2 square miles. The approximate borders are Normandie Avenue on the east, West Hollywood on the west, Mulholland Drive on the north, and Beverly Boulevard on the south.

Prosecutor

Los Angeles City Attorney

The City Attorney’s Criminal Branch prosecutes misdemeanors and infractions committed within the City limits. The office names driving under the influence among the offenses its prosecutors handle.

The court’s directory lists a Los Angeles City Attorney office on the 5th floor of the Metropolitan Courthouse, phone (213) 978-2400.

If the charge is a felony, the District Attorney’s Office files it instead.

Courthouses

Two Central District courthouses

These two Central District courthouses hear criminal cases. Your papers may name one of them or a different courthouse.

Metropolitan Courthouse: 1945 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Main phone (213) 745-3200. The Criminal Clerk’s Office is on the 2nd floor, Windows 1 to 3, phone (213) 745-3202.
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center: 210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Criminal Clerk’s Office is on the 2nd floor, Room M6, phone (213) 628-7700.
Parking: the Metropolitan Courthouse has a paid parking structure and street meters. The court says pay lots are available around the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
The court lists interpreter services in more than 90 languages.

Your license

DMV Driver Safety

The license case is not handled at the courthouse. A DMV Driver Safety hearing officer decides it.

To get a hearing before the suspension takes effect, ask within 10 days of receiving the DMV notice. The notice is usually given at the arrest. The DMV lists a Driver Safety phone number, (833) 543-7703, and an online Driver Safety portal. Hearings may be held remotely or in person.

COMMON LOCAL QUESTIONS

Hollywood, West Hollywood, and the freeway

What should I have ready when I call about a Hollywood arrest?

The officer took my license in Hollywood. What is the paper I was given?

My arrest was in West Hollywood. Is that handled the same way?

I was arrested in Los Feliz or East Hollywood. Does this page apply?

Can I ask the City Attorney’s Office about my case?

I was stopped on the Hollywood Freeway. Which agency handles that?

How much does a DUI lawyer cost?

LOCAL ENFORCEMENT

LAPD operations announced for Hollywood in 2026

The LAPD publishes its DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols in advance. For March 17, 2026, it announced a DUI saturation patrol in its Hollywood Division from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

It also announced DUI checkpoints at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue for April 2 and May 15, 2026. Each was scheduled from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The department says checkpoint locations are chosen from data on impaired driving crashes and arrests. It also says locations can change or be canceled. A grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety funds the program.

The LAPD’s West Traffic Division investigates traffic collisions and traffic-related crimes for the Hollywood Area. Its station is at 4849 Venice Blvd., phone (213) 473-0222.

NEARBY PAGES

Los Angeles, Burbank, and Glendale

Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

DUI defense for arrests in the City of Los Angeles.

Burbank DUI Lawyer

Burbank Courthouse on East Olive and the Burbank City Attorney’s Prosecution Unit for misdemeanor DUIs.

Glendale DUI Lawyer

Glendale Courthouse on East Broadway; the LA County District Attorney prosecutes Glendale DUI charges.

RELATED DUI DEFENSE

DMV Hearing

Ask for a hearing within 10 days of receiving the DMV notice, which is usually given at the arrest.

Alcohol DUI

Breath and blood test cases under Vehicle Code 23152(a) and (b).

Drug DUI

Cases involving cannabis, prescription medication, or other drugs.

ABOUT THIS PAGE

Prepared by the Law Office of Jeff Yeh (Attorney Jeff Yeh, State Bar of California No. 240430), 3810 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

Last updated: October 2, 2026. The local facts on this page were checked against the official sources listed here on that date.

Reviewed by Attorney Jeff Yeh on October 6, 2026.

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This page is general information about California DUI cases, not legal advice for your situation. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations, phone numbers, and procedures can change. Check the official sources listed here or call us.