New Britain, CT asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Child Custody for California

Q: where can i find an honest to god attorney who can defend me from a domestic violence charged being placed against me?

I have been a victim of abuse for many years shameful and humiliated i couldn't ask for help. But to have my offender press charges against me to break me away from my children and the new life im trying to live is unfair. I current have no money and was told i have a domestic violence charged placed against me. i'm also afraid if she doesn't get what she wants my kid will be harmed. what am i to do? she lives In californa orange county and i ran as far as connecticut to get away from her.

2 Lawyer Answers
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed.

however, if you do not have funds you will have to request the court appoint a lawyer for you at your arraignment.

Prepare a detailed summary of all the facts so you do not forget to tell your lawyer any of the info.

Alexander Bakhache Perez
Alexander Bakhache Perez
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Ask your friends and family members if they recommend an attonrey, if not you need to spend some time to read about each attorney and make some calls to actually speak to the attorney over the phone first.

You should make a list of 3 attorneys you like plus the fees you can pay for their rates. then make apts to meet the attorney.

Good Luck. start with an internet search of attorneys in your area and go from there.

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