Domestic Violence

Vancouver Domestic Violence Attorney

A conviction on a domestic violence charge is very serious and should be avoided if at all possible. It may limit your career options or prevent you from getting certain types of jobs or requiring security clearance for the possession of firearms. You will lose your right to own a firearm. You may lose your child custody or visitation rights.

If you face a domestic violence charge, a strong and effective defense is essential. Byrd Legal Services has been defending clients accused of domestic violence and other criminal charges for 17 years. We will work to build a strong defense that protects your rights and preserves your freedom.

Call us at 360-693-7078 or send us an e-mail to arrange for a consultation. Attorney Louis B. Byrd Jr. can evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

Defending Against a Domestic Violence Charge

Many domestic violence or spousal abuse charges occur often during or prior to the divorce process or in a child custody dispute. These allegations often occur prior to or during the divorce. One party can make a false or exaggerated claim in an attempt to gain an advantage. The arresting officer and, in many cases, the prosecutor has no way of knowing the background of the event.

At Byrd Legal Services, we will review every aspect of the events leading up to the arrest, including the questioning of witnesses. Sometimes, we will put the event in context by demonstrating to the prosecutor and the court that the event was inconsistent with the accused person's character and history. In other cases, our careful case preparation can enable us to negotiate a plea for a lesser charge involving a deferred sentence, diversion, waiver of anger mgmt program requirements or other alternatives to jail. If necessary we will energetically defend you at trial.

Defense at the Civil Level

People who are subject to threats or intimidation can go to court to obtain orders of protection, also referred to as no-contact orders. After a temporary order is issued, a hearing is scheduled for a permanent order. The issuance of a permanent order against you at the civil level can threaten your child custody rights and cause great disruption in your personal life. Our firm can represent you in this civil hearing in an effort to prevent an order being issued against you.

Whenever possible, we work toward an outcome that protects your interests and preserves continuing family relationships.

For a consultation with a domestic violence lawyer at Byrd Legal Services in Vancouver, Washington, call 360-693-7078 or send us an e-mail.

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