Morris County Domestic Violence Lawyer
New Jersey False Accusations Attorney
Domestic violence is a serious charge. The attorneys at Maynard & Sumner believe that anyone accused of domestic violence deserves a serious defense. We handle many different types of domestic violence cases, ranging from severe beatings to false accusations made by one spouse against another.
If you have been arrested or are being investigated for domestic violence, please call Maynard & Sumner in Morristown, New Jersey at 973-540-0054, for a free initial consultation. We are glad to meet with you to discuss your questions and outline a potential domestic violence defense strategy.
Creating Solid Domestic Violence Defense
We will create the most positive domestic violence defense possible — our goal is to avoid a conviction. We prefer meeting with clients as early in the process as possible. We defend clients against the restraining order and any criminal charges. We take the time to interview our clients and uncover defense evidence.
Defending clients against domestic violence charges is challenging, because the alleged abuse occurred in the family - in many cases with no witnesses. Our attorneys seek out evidence in support of our client's side of the story. There are many possible defense investigation tools available, depending on the charges and the circumstances of the spousal abuse case.
What You Can Expect
Our attorneys have defended many clients against domestic violence charges, and can help you, too. The legal process begins with an arrest for domestic violence, usually in the home, followed by a civil hearing where there is no prosecutor. Both parties are free to bring their own lawyers to the hearing. The judge may issue a temporary restraining order. You may be ordered to leave the house, have no contact with your spouse or children, and to stay a certain distance away at all times. We recommend that every person charged with domestic violence retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer who practices domestic violence law.
If criminal charges have also been filed, then after the final restraining order hearing, the criminal part of the proceeding begins in a separate part of the court. You may be charged with possession of a weapon, hitting a spouse, or threatening a family member with violence.
Contact Us
With so much at stake, please contact us as soon as possible for a free initial consultation. We are experienced in domestic violence defense, and are equally comfortable in civil and criminal domestic violence matters. We can arrange a flexible payment plan to help you get the domestic violence defense you need.
