Although most traffic matters in Downtown Los Angeles are heard at the Metro Courthouse, some citations are processed at the Central Arraignment Court. Thousands and thousands of people are walking around LA as we speak with warrants issued from this court. If you got a ticket on the train in LA for riding without fare, and you didn’t show up for your court date, your warrant is out of the Central Arraignment Court Los Angeles. If you have a loved one in custody in Los Angeles and they are facing an arraignment at the Central Arraignment Court Los Angeles, now is the time to consider retaining the services of a criminal defense lawyer. Having a lawyer present at the first court date will give you the best chance of obtaining a release without bail or obtaining a lease with a minimal amount of bail. Many cases are also resolved for very favorable terms at the initial court date.   In custody clients without the assistance of a private attorney will likely be given a future date to return so that the services of the public defender can be appointed.