Burbank, CA DUI Lawyer

Misdemeanor DUI charges from Burbank are prosecuted by the Burbank City Attorney’s Prosecution Unit, not by the District Attorney.

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BURBANK CIVIC CENTER

Courthouse and City Hall on Olive Avenue

Two offices in a Burbank DUI case share East Olive Avenue. The Burbank Courthouse is at number 300. City Hall, where the City Attorney’s Office works, is at number 275.

Burbank misdemeanor cases are generally heard in this courthouse. The City Attorney’s Prosecution Unit lists the courthouse’s criminal department as a contact on its web page. Your citation or release papers name the court you must attend.

Our published results include one DUI case at the Burbank Courthouse, from 2011. Our only office is in Los Angeles, at 3810 Wilshire Blvd.

WHO FILES THE CHARGE

City Attorney for misdemeanors, DA for felonies

The Burbank City Attorney’s Office says it prosecutes state and local misdemeanor crimes that occur within Burbank. Its Prosecution Unit lists DUI among the state misdemeanors it handles, along with city ordinance violations.

The office also says it cannot represent individuals in private legal matters. Its attorneys represent the City, so in a DUI case they are the prosecution.

Felony crimes in Los Angeles County, including those in Burbank, are prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney. The District Attorney’s Burbank Satellite Office is inside the Burbank Courthouse, in Room 215.

Whether a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the facts. Some injury cases and some repeat offenses can be charged as felonies.

COURTHOUSE, POLICE, AND DMV

Offices on your paperwork

Courthouse

Burbank Courthouse

300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502
Main phone: (818) 260-8400

The Burbank Courthouse and the Glendale Courthouse make up the court’s North Central District.

Building hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
Criminal Clerk’s Office: Room 100, first floor. Phone (818) 260-8498, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parking: the structure behind the courthouse, for up to three hours.
All visitors go through security screening, so allow extra time. Weapons, recording devices, and cameras need prior authorization.
The court lists interpreter services in more than 90 languages.

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Arrest

Arrests on city streets and freeways

Burbank Police Department
200 North Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502
Non-emergency line: (818) 238-3000

On Interstate 5 and State Route 134, DUI arrests are usually made by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP Altadena Area lists State Route 134 and portions of Interstate 5 among the roads it patrols.

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.

CHECKPOINT RESULTS

What the 2026 checkpoints found

The Burbank Police Department publishes checkpoint results. In October 2024, it announced a $208,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant supports DUI checkpoints and patrols, and officer training in field sobriety testing and drug recognition.

May 1, 2026

Olive Avenue

Between Pass Avenue and Hollywood Way, from 7:40 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

More than 600 vehicles screened
Field sobriety tests given to 7 drivers
2 drivers arrested for DUI
6 citations for driving without a valid license and 5 for equipment violations

August 14, 2026

San Fernando Boulevard

Between Walnut Avenue and Delaware Road, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

More than 600 vehicles screened
Field sobriety tests given to 1 driver
1 driver arrested for DUI
5 citations for driving without a valid license and 5 for equipment violations

After this checkpoint, the department said it would continue DUI saturation patrols in the coming months.

PUBLISHED RESULT

Our 2011 Burbank result

Our Success Stories page lists one DUI case at the Burbank Courthouse, from 2011. The DUI charge was dismissed and the client pleaded to a lesser charge often called a “wet reckless.” 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.

2011

DUI charge dismissed; wet reckless plea

Allegation: 0.11 Blood
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.

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YOUR ATTORNEY

Speak with Jeff Yeh about a Burbank charge

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.

Attorney Jeff Yeh speaks English and Mandarin Chinese, along with basic Japanese and Korean; a Japanese-speaking secretary and a Korean interpreter can help when needed.

Call (213) 446-2495 any time, 24/7, for a free consultation.

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Years of DUI Defense Experience

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DUI Cases Handled

BEFORE YOUR COURT DATE

What people ask about Burbank

Does the Burbank Courthouse hear traffic tickets too?

Does the city prosecute a DUI arrest made on a freeway inside Burbank?

My arrest was in Glendale, next to Burbank. Is it a Burbank City Attorney case?

Is there a public defender at the Burbank Courthouse?

NEIGHBORING CITIES

Neighboring area pages

Glendale DUI Lawyer

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

Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

DUI defense for arrests in the City of Los Angeles.

Hollywood DUI Lawyer

The Hollywood Courthouse no longer hears DUI cases; LAPD Hollywood Area and the Los Angeles City Attorney.

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: September 29, 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.