Domestic Violence lawyers in California

4695 Chabot Drive , Pleasanton , California 94588

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Firm: Law Office of Brian Michaels

1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700 , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with academic honors, to work for the Los Angeles City Attorney in the mid 1990s. As a young Prosecutor Michaels tried nearly 100 cases to verdict and settled nearly 1000 more cases. Michaels success as a trial attorney allowed him to work as a trial advocate trainer, in which he was assigned to teach trial skills to lawyers from large corporate firms in trial advocacy.. After several years working as a front line trial lawyer attorney Michaels moved over to the LAPD's elite litigation unit during the height of the cities Rampart Scandal in which he won all of his jury trials. Michaels worked intimately with law enforcement during these years and valued his time working and learning from law enforcement. His years working as a Prosecutor and Police Litigation Attorney gave him invaluable training and experience, nearly unparalled amongst working defense attorneys. After nearly 8 years in government service Michaels retired to private practice in 2002.. Since that time, Michaels has applied his considerable experience to the defense of individuals charged with crimes throughout the State of California where he has worked on thousands of criminal cases as well as domestic violence cases in the family courts. He has distinguished himself in private practice as one of the nations's top 100 trial lawyers with the highest rating on AVVO. Attorney Michaels belives that his experience working for the Government provides rare insights that can be brought to bear in the defense of his clients at the hands of over zealous prosecutors and police officers.. In 2021, Michaels opened "The Restraining Order Lawyer" in response to an overwhelming demand in the wake of the pandemic. His office recognized that the lack of police presence in many parts of the state has lead to an increased demand in people needing to resolve their legal issues without the help of law enforcement. We are committed to assisting people bringing and defending any restraining order case.. Michaels is a hands-on attorney and values direct client communciation, absolute honesty and maintains a fair and reasonable fee schedule which includes payment plans for qualified clients. He values his availability, relatability, and compassion for his clients as his greatest strengths. He is committed from the first client phone call to the very best advocacy a client can receive. Mr. Michaels main office is in Westwood, California and also maintains offices in Newport Beach, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara and San Diego and accepts cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara,  Riveside, San Bernarndino, Ventura and San Diego Counties.

Firm: Law Offices of David Pflaum

380 S Melrose Dr , Vista , California 92081

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Defense lawyer David Pflaum relies on more than 30 years of experience to effectively represent his clients and get the right results.  He specializes in the defense of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors that include domestic violence, sexual assault, burglary, fraud, shoplifting, petty and grand theft, vandalism, robbery, embezzlement, DUI, assault, battery, hit and run, drug offenses, probation violations and bench warrants.  A related area of legal specialty are temporary restraining orders (TRO).  Mr. Pflaum understands the needs of his client.  He has the compassion and expertise that makes a difference for them.

Firm: Castro Law Offices, P.C.

1682 Novato Boulevard , Novato , California 94947

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Jeremy is an honorably-discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served his country from 2007 to 2014 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WHEC-724) homeported out of Kodiak, Alaska, and as a Marine Science Technician in Alameda, California and Paducah, Kentucky.. After becoming a parent while stationed in Paducah in 2013, Jeremy separated from the Coast Guard to return to the Bay Area to establish a relationship with his son. At that time, Jeremy’s primary goal became to attend law school in order to help those parents who care deeply about their children, but struggling to establish a relationship and custody of them. Jeremy’s passion quickly became pursuing a career in the legal profession allowing him to do that which he is so passionate about and contribute to keeping families together.. As a parent, Jeremy understands the stress and trauma associated with child custody and child support disputes. More importantly, Jeremy understands the heightened-degree of importance and sensitivity of these disputes to those parents who try so hard to be involved in the lives of their children, but for one reason or another are blocked from doing so and whose great and valiant efforts often go unnoticed.. Based on his experience at the Family Violence Law Center in Oakland, a non-profit organization dedicated to cases involving domestic violence, Jeremy understands and empathizes with those who have fear of leaving an abusive relationship.. Prior to opening his office, Jeremy worked for Roberta Laub-Rode of Amigos Immigration in San Rafael where he provided assistance to dozens of clients in preparing their Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) immigration matters in counties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.. Throughout his childhood, Jeremy’s father, a Colombian native, only spoke to him in Spanish. Thanks to his father, extended family in Colombia, his multiple trips to and sixth-grade year in Arauca, Colombia, Jeremy is now bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

Firm: ADZ Law, LLP

2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 161 , San Mateo , California 94403

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Jessica Dayton, a founding partner of ADZ Law, LLP, is a Certified Family Law Specialist who dedicates her practice to representing victims of domestic violence with their civil legal needs, including restraining order, custody and tort cases, as well as advising and advocating for victim’s rights in criminal cases.. Ms. Dayton was the Manager of Legal Services at Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) for 10 years. Prior to that, she advocated for the rights of persons with disabilities on access issues at a plaintiffs' litigation firm. Directly after law school Ms. Dayton clerked for Judge Michael Farrell of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Ms. Dayton received her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2003, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. During law school, she published a legal article titled "The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases," which explores whether mandatory arrest and no drop policies are respectful of survivors' choices and their empowerment. More recently, Ms. Dayton published "Bridging the Gap Between the Civil and Criminal Legal Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors," which details the importance of understanding and pursuing justice for victims in both the civil and criminal court systems.. Ms. Dayton currently serves on the advisory board of the Family Violence Appellate Project, and the boards of directors of WOMEN-SV and the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Dayton has served on the Board of Directors for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and was the co-chairperson of the San Mateo County Legal Process Committee of the Domestic Violence Council. Ms. Dayton is active in local and national public policy research and advocacy and has worked on many legislative campaigns regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and and victims' rights.. Ms. Dayton also mentors and trains pro bono attorneys. She has been invited to present regarding her practice areas locally and nationally, including to the National Center for Victims of Crime, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.

Firm: Law Offices of Lisa A. Kopelman

The Atrium Building , Irvine , California 92612

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

The Law Offices of Lisa A. Kopelman focuses on criminal defense law. Attorney Kopelman is dedicated to the aggressive representation of clients charged with felonies as well as misdemeanor cases.. Ms. Kopelman's particular expertise is in the area of murder, violent crime, and serious felonies. Ms. Kopelman has successfully represented clients faced with domestic violence charges, sex offenses, gang cases, assaults, violent crimes, and capital murder.. Ms. Kopelman understands that when charged with a crime the great force of the government is against you. Ms. Kopelman has dedicated her life to defending people against that powerful force. What separates this firm from the rest, is Ms. Kopelman's unique background in the Orange County Public Defender's Office. Working as a Deputy Public Defender and then as Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Kopelman has intimate knowledge of the Orange County judicial system. Ms. Kopelman has worked in every branch courthouse and the main courthouse in Santa Ana, allowing her to know most of the judges and prosecutors in the county.. Call today for an in-depth consultation with Ms. Kopelman.

Firm: Atighechi Law Group, APC

9465 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90212

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Maryam Atighechi specializes in child custody, child support, complex asset dissolutions, Prenuptial Agreements and all other Family Law matters.. In Family Law, Maryam is focused on one goal- to obtain the best possible result for her client.  Whether aggressive litigation is necessary or a more collaborative approach is required, a strategy is immediately devised to obtain results.  Maryam works with the client, provides a listening ear through the most difficult time in his/her life, and remains compassionate without compromising aggressive representation.   Maryam knows that her clients are faced with an emotional time and will guide them through the legal proceedings to ensure their legal rights are met.  The Atighechi Law Group focuses on family law which includes, divorce, spousal support, child support, child custody, move away orders, restraining orders and prenuptial agreements.. Maryam also specializes in Prenuptial and Premarital Agreements.  With an office in Beverly Hills, Maryam prepares iron clad Prenuptial Agreements for high asset clients. She is a leading authority in executing prenups for those wishing to protect their interests and taking the authority out of the hands of the state of caifornia should a divorce occur.  Every individual should consider a prenuptial agreement before they wed.. Maryam obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut.  She attended Western State University School of Law where she earned a Juris Doctorate degree.  While at Western, Maryam was one of a select few to be chosen to represent the school in national moot court competitions based on her superior writing and oral skills.  She was honored with the opportunity to travel the nation and represent the school in mock trials.. Maryam is admitted to practice law in California State Court, the United States District Court for the Central District, the United States District Court for the Southern District, is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.  Maryam is fluent in Farsi.. The Atighechi Law Group sincerely hopes that you allow us the opportunity to guide you through these difficult times.

Firm: Nathans Family Law, APC

5670 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90036

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

In recognition of Mr. Nathans' superior family law skills. Mr Nathans has been named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2012.. Attorney Michael Nathans is your strongest legal advocate with 25 years of proven results. As the founder of Nathans Family Law APC in Los Angeles, Michael Nathans' focus, with the support of a professional office staff, is on diligently serving the needs of individuals and families at every stage of the family law legal process.. Right Lawyer Right Now. Reflecting Attorney Michael Nathans' divorce and family law expertise he has been ranked in the top 5% of California Family Law Attorney every year since 2012 by Los Angeles Magazine.. Michael H. Nathans received his bachelor’s degree, with high honors, from UC Santa Barbara and graduated from Loyola Law School. Shortly thereafter, he opened up his own family legal practice to best pursue the highest standards and personal approach to the practice of family law.. A native of Los Angeles, he has extensive experience with the local legal process in Southern California and is licensed to practice in all California state courts. He has also acted in the capacity of Judge Pro Tem (temporary judge) for the Los Angeles County courts.. He is appointed frequently by family law courts to represent minor children in contested divorce and child custody cases, owing to his long-term and demonstrated experience in family law and child custody matters.. He is affiliated with a number of California legal organizations, including membership in the family law sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Burbank Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and Lawyers for Human Rights.. He is committed to the practice of family law and to helping clients work to resolve disputes effectively with minimal cost. His career in family law remains motivated by a desire to work directly with clients and devise solutions that can address legal problems of daily life.

Firm: Negin Yamini

5670 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1837 , LOS ANGELES , California 90036

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Negin practices criminal defense in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Negin routinely defends the accused against all criminal charges including driving under the influence of drug and alcohol, domestic violence, child abuse and molestation, rape and sexual assault, robbery, and white-collar offenses. Amongst Negin’s noteworthy accomplishments are a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of a hit and run charge against a Los Angeles County firefighter, a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of assault with a deadly weapon charges against a San Bernardino County nurse, a swift 15-minute jury acquittal on pimping and pandering and prostitution charges arising out of a Los Angeles County under-cover prostitution sting operation, dismissal of all transportation and sale charges against a member of a marijuana collective, and dismissal of all theft charges at preliminary hearing against a Los Angeles County employee. These victories—amongst Negin’s extensive record of reduced-sentences, dismissals, and favorable dispositions in a range of matters—showcase Negin’s tenacity, strategic and thorough mounting of a defense from the very inception of a case, and meticulous and aggressive lawyering.

865 S Figueroa St Ste 1388 , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Robin R. Scroggie provides powerful criminal defense representation to individuals and professionals in Los Angeles, throughout California and nationwide when they need it most.  Offering more than two decades of successful criminal defense experience, founder Rob Scroggie has the legal knowledge and proven skills to effectively defend his clients in a wide range of federal and state charges. Whether you have been accused of a federal fraud or other federal offense, or charged with a state felony or misdemeanor, Rob Scroggie can help you.  With a strong reputation and solid track record as a skilled trial lawyer, Rob Scroggie will vigorously fight for your rights. He has extensive experience in a variety of state and federal courthouses across the country, both as a defense attorney and former federal prosecutor. His goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcome, and he will fight for you every step of the way.

Firm: Institute for Immigration

16661 Ventura Blvd , Encino , California 91436

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Tiffany graduated from the University of California Los Angeles where she studied History and Philosophy. She served as the president of Phi Alpha Theta, UCLA's chapter of the History Honors Society as well as Golden Key National Honors Society. In addition, Tiffany served as the Undergraduate Representative of the Philosophy Department at UCLA where she helped found the Philosophy minor. Tiffany volunteered at Bet Tzedek Legal Services which is a non-profit organization that provides free legal advice and representation to low-income residents of Los Angeles.. Tiffany handles both state and federal criminal matters and is admitted into the Central District of California.. A native to Southern California, Tiffany is the daughter of Israeli paresnts and is fluent in both Hebrew and Spanish. She has handled many complex federal matters in CA, NY, SC, and NM.

Firm: ADZ Law, LLP

2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 161 , San Mateo , California 94403

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

I use my complex litigation experience to help families dissolve their intimate relationships safely, fairly, and efficiently.  I also help victims of crime seek the justice they deserve.  I am skilled in negotiation, pre-trial discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals.

Firm: The Law Offices of Ty Martinez

7121 Magnolia Ave , Riverside , California 92504

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Practicing criminal defense in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas I represent and defend many good people every single day who are facing tough criminal charges. Why?  Because I know what it is like to be falsely accused.  I know what it is like to be stereotyped and harassed by the police.. Growing up in Southern California, and spending a lot of time at the beach, I was frequently contacted by the police.  Whether I was pulled over in my car, or approached on the boardwalk in San Diego, police officers seemed to want to stop and ask me questions, fishing for evidence of criminal activity.. Fortunately, nothing ever became of those contacts.  However, it did leave me with a lasting impression of police officers, the amount of power they have over us, and how I felt when confronted by them.. I attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and was fortunate to receive a full tuition scholarship.  Courses involving criminal procedure, evidence, and constitutional rights immediately appealed to me.  I finished up law school, passed the bar in 1999, and began my career as a criminal defense attorney serving the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County areas.. Whether your case involves a misdemeanor DUI, or a violent strike felony, I will aggressively attact the prosecution's case in order to achieve the best possible results.  This is achieved by diligently handling your case; thoroughly reviewing your police report; contacting important witnesses; obtaining copies of video and audio statements/ and or surveillance tapes; researching case law that supports your position; and contacting the District Attorney's Office to discuss charges being dropped or reduced.  Ultimately, positive results come from hard work.