Extradition

Extradition is a process whereby one jurisdiction transfers a suspected or convicted criminal to another state. When a person has an outstanding warrant or facing charges outside the State of California, the other state will likely request California to surrender that person to their jurisdiction.

If you are facing extradition because you are wanted in another state, it is not a forgone conclusion that you will be sent to the other state. The Law Offices of Paula Drake can represent you at your hearing and negotiate with the other state to resolve the charges and avoid the extradition action.

Criminal Defense Attorney Paula Drake is able to represent you here in California to try to get the charges resolved here so that you are not forced to leave your life and family. We can ascertain whether a warrants or charges from another state exist, and then advise you on how to best handle the situation.