Pacific Palisades Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic Violence Laws

A Pacific Palisades domestic violence attorney at Okabe & Haushalter can provide you with vital legal advice if you have been charged with an act of domestic violence. Our firm has successfully represented many clients facing domestic violence allegations, and can explain in detail the laws that pertain to your case.

We are Super Lawyer rated and have provided legal commentary for many well-known national publications and news outlets. Attorney Ryan Okabe is the co-author of a leading criminal law handbook, and Mark Haushalter is a former prosecutor and experienced domestic violence defense lawyer. We will prepare a compelling defense and zealously pursue a reduction in charges or case dismissal. Our firm has successfully represented clients charged with many different types of domestic violence crimes, including child abuse, child neglect, child endangerment and shaken baby.

Domestic Violence Attorney in Pacific Palisades

Are you facing charges of spousal abuse, domestic battery, or threatening to harm a family member, domestic partner or someone you have an intimate relationship with? The lawyers at our office will conduct an extensive review of your case and give you a straightforward assessment of your legal situation. We can also explain what actions the prosecution will take when seeking a guilty verdict, and the type of defense that you will need. Our firm can also assist you with orders of protection, restraining orders, appeals and victim representation. Crimes of domestic violence are considered extremely serious and should be addressed immediately by a skilled attorney. When the police respond to a domestic violence call, they will look for any signs of a fight or physical injuries to justify an arrest. The entire police investigation may take only a few minutes and never uncover the truth of the situation. Our firm will make sure your side of the story is fully communicated and compile whatever evidence is needed to support your defense.

A guilty verdict in a domestic violence case can result in years of incarceration, fines and mandatory psychological treatment. It will damage relationships with your family and friends, and cause many other problems in your life. We will move quickly when preparing your defense, and look for ways to minimize the charges you are facing and avoid a conviction.

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Contact a Pacific Palisades domestic violence lawyer for legal counsel and skilled advocacy if you have been arrested for a domestic violence offense.