Glendale Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic Violence Legal Advice

If you have been charged with domestic violence, the first action you should take regarding your case is to speak with a Glendale domestic violence lawyer. Domestic violence charges are extremely serious and can result in jail time even if you are charged with a misdemeanor and this is your first offense. You can also become the subject of a restraining order, which will prevent you from having any contact at all with the alleged victim. If the person requesting the restraining order is a spouse or ex-spouse and you have minor children, you may be prohibited from seeing them, or only be allowed to visit them when supervised by another adult.

Okabe & Haushalter is a skilled domestic violence defense firm that can provide legal counsel and assistance with domestic violence cases involving spousal abuse, domestic battery, traumatic injuries, child abuse, child neglect, child endangerment and shaken baby. We also represent clients that have been named in orders of protection and restraining orders, and can assist you with appeals if you believe you have been unjustly convicted of a domestic violence crime. In addition, our firm provides victim representation when needed, and can help you acquire the legal protection required to stop the abuse. Attorneys Ryan Okabe, Mark Haushalter and Chance X. Oberstein are veteran defense lawyers that have extensive domestic violence case experience.

Domestic Violence Defense in Glendale

Domestic violence charges can often lead to a restraining order. On an immediate basis, an Emergency Protect Order will be issued until a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order is issued. A temporary restraining order can last for up to three years. A Criminal Protective Order may also be requested by the District Attorney's office while the domestic violence case is in progress.

Allegations of domestic violence are extremely serious, especially if you are charged with a crime involving traumatic physical injury or a child. You best course of actions when defending domestic violence charges is to seek counsel and representation from a proven defense lawyer. Our firm has many years of experience in domestic violence cases, and will make sure that your defense is meticulously prepared. We will vigorously challenge the charges you are facing, and push hard to achieve a favorable resolution to your case.

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Contact a Glendale domestic violence attorney for seasoned legal advice and vigorous representation if you have been charged with a domestic violence crime.