Why Choose Our Domestic Assault Lawyers Carlos Wall & Alex Gordon?
Like every family in Virginia, every domestic assault case is unique. Our domestic assault lawyers Carlos Wall and Alex Gordon are experienced, caring, and effective and have helped hundreds of clients as they encountered the criminal justice system for the first time because of allegations of domestic assault in Virginia. At The Gordon Law Firm, our lawyers will take the time to listen to you, address your questions, and give you an honest assessment of what to expect in your case.
If you have been arrested for domestic assault in Fairfax, Loudoun, or Prince William County, do not talk to the police without an experienced domestic assault lawyer present. No matter what a law enforcement officer promises, making statements without legal representation may only make things worse for you.
If your loved one or friend is jail on a charge of domestic assault in Virginia, do not talk to them about the circumstances surrounding the arrest on the jail phone. The police and the prosecutors listen to the recorded conversations and will use any statements against you.
During their 35 years of combined experience in court, Carlos Wall and Alex Gordon have helped more than 500 people accused of domestic violence in Virginia courtrooms.
Your consultation is free and can take place in our office or over the phone.
The Gordon Law Firm is here to fight for you. Contact us online or at 703-218-8416 for a free consultation after a domestic assault arrest. Take your first step toward a second chance.
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Domestic Assault and Protective Orders
In Northern Virginia, it is a law enforcement policy to arrest at least one person when responding to a domestic violence call. In the past, police were willing to let couples work things out on their own if the situation had calmed down and both parties were willing, but in too many cases tempers would flare again and the police would receive another call. If someone is arrested, the police will also obtain a protective order for the benefit of the party who was not arrested. This protective order lasts for 72 hours and is intended to provide a cooling-off period between the parties.
This protective order, known as an emergency protective order, can be extended at a full hearing on the request. This extension can last up to two years. It is not uncommon for the attorneys at The Gordon Law Firm, PC to litigate both the assault charge and the protective order. We have extensive experience litigating both the criminal charge as well as the civil protective order. It is important to contact a lawyer right away so that we can defend your rights in both the criminal case and the civil protective order. The law governing domestic assault and protective orders are complicated. Give us a call today so we can explain how to best prepare a defense in both cases.
Our Virginia Domestic Assault Attorney Experience...
Our domestic assault attorneys, Alex Gordon and Carlos Wall have extensive experience helping clients in multiple aspects of domestic assault proceedings, including:
- Penalties for Virginia Domestic Assault
- Strategies for Defense of Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Protection Orders
- Child Abuse and Neglect Charges in Virginia
- Emergency Protective Orders
- Defense of Protective Order Violations
- Explanation of Virginia Code 18.2-57.3
- Interfering with Phone Call
- Strangulation Charges in Virginia
- Unlawful Wounding in Virginia
- Abduction and Kidnapping charges in Virginia
- Allegations of Interference with Phone Calls
- Anger Management and Counseling
Your initial consultation with the domestic assault attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm is free.
We will discuss the facts in your case and the circumstances surrounding your arrest. In some cases, we can also work with the person you are accused of assaulting to try to come up with a resolution that will convince the prosecutor to dismiss or reduce the charges or penalties.
Domestic Assault in Virginia
Domestic assault cases typically arise out of situations between couples, but can involve any of the following:
- Spouse or ex-spouse
- The partner you live with or have lived within the last year as well, and their children if they have also lived with you
- Anyone, you have a child with even if you have never been married or lived together
- Your children or grandchildren
- Parents and in-laws
- Grandparents
- Siblings
Schedule Your Complimentary Domestic Assault Consultation Today
If you are facing domestic assault charges call now at 703-218-8416 or complete the form on this page for a free consultation. We help clients from across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, including Manassas, Leesburg, and the City of Fairfax.