Located right in San Bernardino — steps from the courthouse. We know these judges, these prosecutors, and how to win in this courtroom.
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The Smalls Firm is based in San Bernardino at 255 N. D Street, Suite #401-E — directly in the heart of the city, steps from the San Bernardino Justice Center and the Superior Court of California for San Bernardino County. This is not a firm that flies in from Los Angeles for your hearing and then disappears. This is our home, our courthouse, and the community we have served for over 20 years.
San Bernardino is the county seat of the largest county by area in the contiguous United States — and it has one of the most active criminal court dockets in Southern California. The San Bernardino Superior Court handles tens of thousands of criminal cases annually, from misdemeanor DUIs in the arraignment courtroom to murder trials in the felony departments. We appear in these courtrooms regularly. We know the judges, the deputy district attorneys, the bailiffs, and the unwritten rules that only come from years of consistent presence in a courthouse.
Whether you were arrested by the San Bernardino Police Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the California Highway Patrol, or another agency operating in the area, your case will be heard at the San Bernardino Justice Center at 351 N. Arrowhead Avenue. We are right there with you — from arraignment to final disposition.
The primary criminal courthouse for San Bernardino City cases is located at 351 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 — less than half a mile from our office. We can be at the courthouse on short notice, appear at emergency hearings, and respond to our clients' needs faster than any out-of-area firm. That proximity matters when time is critical.
San Bernardino County is one of the most challenging criminal defense environments in California. The DA's office is aggressive, the caseloads are enormous, and defendants who don't have experienced local counsel often find themselves overwhelmed by a system that moves fast and shows little mercy. That is exactly why local representation matters so much.
At The Smalls Firm, we have been present in these courtrooms through San Bernardino's most difficult decades — through economic downturns that filled the jail cells, through changes in state law that transformed how drug and theft cases are handled, and through the daily grind of a courthouse that processes thousands of cases a year. We have built a reputation among prosecutors for being trial-ready, thorough, and unwilling to accept outcomes that don't serve our clients' interests.
That reputation matters. When a prosecutor knows that the defense attorney across the table will take a case to trial if necessary, their calculus changes. Dismissals happen more readily. Charge reductions become more available. Plea agreements become more favorable. Two decades of San Bernardino County appearances have built us a credibility that directly benefits every client we represent.
We also understand the specific pressures that face San Bernardino residents. Many of our clients are working people who cannot afford to lose their jobs, their housing, or their ability to drive. We keep those real-world stakes in focus in every case — not just the legal outcome, but the full human impact of every decision we make on your behalf.
An incredible attorney. Very diligent and a monster negotiator. If you need peace of mind and want to stack the odds in your favor, The Smalls Firm will bring it home for you.
I was facing serious time. The Smalls Firm got into court immediately, challenged the evidence head-on, and kept me out of prison. He communicates every step and never stops fighting.
Your consultation is 100% confidential — no cost, no obligation. We are right here in San Bernardino, available 24/7, ready to fight for you.