We have extensive experience representing victims of domestic violence and individuals wrongfully accused of domestic violence. We will be your advocate and represent your rights with determination and passion.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, protect yourself and your children now! If you have been wrongfully accused of domestic violence acts, seek legal representation immediately!

Many people believe that domestic violence laws apply only where there has been physical abuse from a spouse or significant other, however, the laws in place protect you from much more than actual physical abuse. There may be issues regarding physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.

Evidence of domestic violence may affect the parenting plan in a family case and may grant one party sole parental responsibility and even 100% timesharing.  However, false allegations of domestic violence can have a negative impact on a parent making the allegation in a family case involving custody disputes.

For individuals who have been wrongfully accused of acts of domestic violence in a civil matter and have been served with a temporary injunction, you must comply with the terms contained in the injunction until you appear in court. You should seek legal representation immediately and you must refrain from engaging in any contact with the other party, or you may be subject to criminal charges for violating the injunction. Unfortunately, we have seen many instances of other parties using the “injunction” tool to put the other party in jail purposely.

If you are a gun owner or have a military clearance, a domestic violence allegation can cause you to lose your rights to possess a firearm, and can result in loss of special clearances.  A court may require that you surrender your firearms to the local sheriff’s office.

Whether your are a victim of domestic violence or whether you have been falsely accused of domestic violence acts, we can help you.

Q: If I don't show up to an injunction court date, will a warrant be issued for my arrest?

A: A domestic violence injunction will be placed against you if you do not show up to the hearing. This can have many far-reaching repercussions that you want to avoid. Once the hearing is over (and the injunction is granted), the permanent injunction will then be served on you and become effective.

It is imperative that you show up to give your side, because the judge can order any of the following at the hearing:
- Give the petitioner exclusive use and possession of the marital residence;
- Order a parenting plan, with potential of 100% custody to the petitioner;
- Establish temporary child support;
- Order the respondent to treatment, including: batterer’s intervention or counseling;
- Refer the petitioner to a certified domestic violence center; and
· Any other relief the court deems necessary to protect the petitioner.