Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers
A charge of domestic violence is taken seriously by law enforcement. When the police are called to a domestic argument, they always err on the side of caution and arrest at least one of the parties. Even a minor argument can lead to spending a night in jail and putting your future in jeopardy. If your accuser later retracts the charge, you still cannot escape. It is important to have knowledgeable counsel and advocacy.
Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt. Call 559.223.5333.
Handling more than domestic abuse charges
If you find yourself facing charges or allegations of domestic violence, the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt can help. Both attorneys are former deputy district attorneys and have years of experience handling cases involving domestic assault, restraining order and police protective order violations. They know how these cases are handled by the prosecution.
Why having a knowledgeable lawyer is critical
Domestic abuse includes assault, stalking, threatening phone calls, rape and intimidation. These charges become domestic abuse when the alleged victim is a spouse, lover, roommate or child of the person charged. If convicted, you could face anger management classes at your expense, fines, community service and jail or prison time. You will also have a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction on your record. For all these reasons, it is important to have an attorney who will seek dismissal or reduction of the charges.
Seeking alternatives to jail
Violence is not the way to handle disputes. However, prosecutors know that sending someone to jail is unlikely to change abusive behavior. They often respond positively to proposals that substitute treatment for jail time. Our attorneys are both former deputy district attorneys and, working as a team on your case, can estimate the chances of obtaining an alternative to jail or prison.
Contact us as soon as possible after being charged with any domestic violence offense. Call for a free consultation.
