Domestic Violence Attorney for Defendants Charged with Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is a serious allegation that can lead to serious consequences. As a result, if you have been charged with domestic abuse in the Bay Area, you need an experienced Marin County domestic violence attorney on your side. At Brownstein Law Group, P.C., we rely on decades of experience to defend our clients who have been charged with domestic abuse—and we are committed to protecting our clients by all means available.

While we can help protect you, it is important that you contact us promptly. Domestic abuse cases can move quickly; and, if you aren’t prepared to protect yourself, you can face serious consequences unnecessarily. With this in mind, if you are facing a domestic abuse charge, we strongly encourage you to contact us right away for a free and confidential consultation.

Domestic Abuse Cases We Handle in the Bay Area

Our attorneys represent individuals who are facing all types of domestic violence charges in the Bay Area—including charges for all forms of domestic abuse. While domestic violence is a serious matter, we also know that the facts aren’t always as they initially seem. We know that situations involving domestic violence are often extremely complicated, and we know that false accusations are far more common than they should be.

These are just some of the factors we take into account when determining what defenses we can assert on a client’s behalf. Every case is unique, and we focus on the details of each client’s situation in order to build the strongest defense strategy possible. We take this approach to every case we handle, including (but not limited to) cases involving allegations of:

Physical Abuse

Allegations of physical abuse following domestic altercations are extremely common. We handle cases involving allegations of punching, slapping, pushing, use of weapons and other dangerous objects, and all other forms of physical violence. Whether you are facing accusations after a single altercation or you are being accused of engaging in a pattern of physical abuse, we can conduct a thorough investigation, tell your side of the story, and work to prevent the prosecution from meeting its burden of proof.

Sexual Abuse

Allegations of sexual abuse are common in domestic violence cases as well. We defend individuals who have been accused of perpetrating sexual abuse against partners, former partners, children, and other current and former members of their households. Whether prosecutors have a rape kit they can use against you or the allegations against you are completely false, you are entitled to a fair trial, and our attorneys can help make sure you do not face any unnecessary consequences.

Psychological Abuse

Psychological abuse can take many different forms. Shouting, berating, belittling, blaming, criticizing and humiliating are all forms of psychological abuse—among others—that can lead to allegations of domestic violence. Under California law, domestic violence does not necessarily have to be physical in order to justify a conviction. As a result, if you have been accused of psychologically abusing a current or former romantic partner or member of your household, it is important that you contact an experienced Marin County domestic violence attorney as soon as possible.

Financial Abuse

In the domestic violence context, allegations of financial abuse frequently involve restricting access to shared funds, strictly controlling spending, prohibiting certain types of purchases, and stealing from romantic partners or others. However, what constitutes financial abuse in this scenario is not clearly defined; and, as a result, individuals accused of financial abuse by their current or former loved ones will often (though not always) have strong defenses available.  

Stalking

Stalking is another common allegation in domestic abuse cases. Under California law, prosecutors can pursue stalking charges against someone who is accused of “willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow[ing] or willfully and maliciously harass[ing] another person and . . . mak[ing] a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety, or the safety of their immediate family.” As with other forms of domestic abuse, when prosecutors pursue stalking charges in domestic violence cases, defendants can face enhanced penalties.

Request a Free and Confidential Consultation with a Marin County Domestic Abuse Attorney

If you have been charged with domestic abuse in the Bay Area, we encourage you to speak with one of our attorneys right away. To arrange a free consultation with a Marin County domestic violence attorney at Brownstein Law Group, P.C. as soon as possible, call 415-965-6183 or tell us how we can reach you online now.