New York Domestic Violence Lawyer
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or if you have been charged with domestic violence, you need experienced legal representation. As a former police officer, domestic violence attorney Edgar De Leon has the street smarts and court savvy to fight to protect your rights every step of the way.
If You are a Victim of Domestic Violence
Many cases of domestic violence start out at a criminal case and change into a divorce case because the victim decides that he or she doesn't want to live with the abusive spouse any more. As lawyers who practice in both criminal defense and family law, we look at the big picture. Our lawyers can represent your interests in a divorce action and help get an order of protection to keep the offender away from you.
If You are Accused of Domestic Violence
If police come to your home in response to a report of domestic violence case, you will likely be arrested. In most cases when someone is accused of domestic violence, police are required to make an arrest. For more information, see the article Police Procedures in a Domestic Violence Arrest. However, just because you are arrested doesn't mean you are guilty.
Some people make false accusations of domestic violence because they are angry with their spouse or to use as leverage in a divorce action. One of the most important questions we ask our clients is did the assault occur. The answer to this question determines what we need to do to protect our client's rights.
As lawyers, we work to see the whole picture of your family as opposed to this one alleged incident. If you are subject to an order of protection, we will seek to negotiate with court to ensure that the order does not unreasonably prevent you from seeing your children or, if you and your spouse should happen to work near each other, from working.
To schedule a consultation to discuss how we can help you with your domestic violence case, contact New York domestic violence lawyer Edgar De Leon. Se habla español. In Emergencies Only! Call (917) 270-0119.
The domestic violence attorneys at De Leon and Associates are proud to serve the New York City area, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island (NY), and nearby New Jersey (NJ).
