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3 Important Reasons for Hiring a Domestic Violence Lawyer

| Trevor R. Hill
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Are you facing charges for domestic violence, or are you the victim of a recent domestic violence incident? Domestic violence is a sad and destructive experience, but unfortunately, it happens all too often. On an average day, national domestic violence hotlines receive over 20,000 phone calls, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Many domestic violence incidents lead to some kind of legal action. This could include criminal charges, divorce, restraining orders, and more. If you were involved in a domestic violence incident, you may need a domestic violence lawyer. Below are three reasons to meet with a domestic violence lawyer in your area.

Criminal Defense

Perhaps the most urgent reason for hiring a domestic violence lawyer is because you’re facing criminal charges. Domestic violence charges can be serious. They can lead to jail time, probation, fines, and a permanent record that can affect every aspect of your life. An experienced domestic violence lawyer can help you navigate the criminal process and even avoid the most serious outcomes. They may be able to negotiate a plea bargain or even get you into an intervention program that gets the charges waived.

Safety

If you were the victim of domestic violence, you may also need legal representation. You may fear for your own safety and wish to protect yourself. You can do this through court orders. You can get an order that forces the other party to move out of your home, or you can get a restraining order that makes sure the other party keeps their distance from you. A domestic violence lawyer can even advocate on your behalf in a criminal proceeding and in the sentencing phase.

Child Custody

Believe it or not, just because a person is facing domestic violence charges doesn’t mean they automatically lose custody of their kids. If you or your kids were victims of domestic violence, you may want to take steps so the responsible party doesn’t see the children anymore. You’ll have to go to court and obtain a child custody order that limits their contact. Again, an experienced domestic violence lawyer can help you do that. They can help you get an order so the party facing charges either never sees their children or only sees them under supervision.

Ready to get past your domestic violence incident and protect yourself and your family? Call Law Office of Trevor Hill today to schedule a free consultation.

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