Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Attorney

In California domestic violence is a serious crime. The laws have become more severe and difficult to defend each year for a number of years. Today a conviction can lead to significant jail sentences, in some cases prison, court-ordered counseling, the loss of your homelife, and in some cases where custody proceedings are pending the loss of custody. Contrary to what some believe, the fact that a victim of domestic violence does not want to press charges does not mean that charges will be dismissed. Only the District Attorney has the discretion to file charges.

If you are accused of domestic violence you need an experienced defense attorney. An experienced defense attorney can forge through the facts of a case and pull out those facts which demonstrate innocence, mitigation or otherwise present the circumstances behind an arrest that places the case in its best light for the defense. Often a good defense can lead to outright dismissal or significant reduction in charges and penalties.

Call my San Jose office at 408-995-5555 or e-mail me to set up a free consultation to speak with a San Jose domestic violence lawyer.