Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Beverly Hills, California

Domestic violence is a serious criminal offense which involves violence or abuse between spouses, family members or cohabitants. If you have been accused of domestic violence, child abuse or spousal abuse, you will need to act quickly to consult a defense attorney who can protect your rights and interests even in the face of these serious charges.

Los Angeles domestic violence lawyer Robert M. Bernstein is located in Beverly Hills, California and handles domestic violence defense throughout all of Los Angeles County. As an experienced defense lawyer, Mr. Bernstein understands that domestic violence can cause a great deal of pain to families and can literally tear them apart. He also understands that at times these accusations are actually based upon false or exaggerated accusations. He believes in protecting the rights of his clients and helping them avoid a conviction for domestic violence.

As the principal litigator of a small, private law firm that exclusively practices State and Federal Criminal Defense, Robert M. Bernstein personally handles every case. You will never be assigned a junior associate or an outside contractor, but will work exclusively with a highly experienced criminal defense attorney. Mr. Bernstein has been practicing Criminal Defense for many years, and brings his extensive experience to each and every case.

Since every client’s situation is unique, you deserve an attorney who will take the time to understand your specific needs. What’s more, you will receive this extraordinary level of personal attention through every step of the legal process.

Restraining Orders & Domestic Violence in Los Angeles County

A restraining order or an order of protection is almost always a part of a Los Angeles domestic violence case. In order to protect victims of violence and abuse, these court orders can be sought out by victims in order to prevent further abuse. A restraining order or order of protection may provide temporary or long-term protection for a domestic violence victim by prohibiting the accused abuser from coming within a certain distance of the victim or from contacting him/her.

Restraining Orders

What is a restraining order? Many people are under the impression that a restraining order is a simple document that can be obtained to help prevent a person from coming into contact with them. The truth of the matter is that a restraining order is in fact a complex legal action that not only prevents a person from coming into contact with another, but it may force them to move out of their home or prevent them from seeing any other members of the family. A restraining order can result in job loss for an individual as well, especially if an employer believes that they are now a threat to others in the workplace. Having a restraining order taken out against you can be a very destructive legal action, even if it was out of mistake. Be sure to have your defense attorney review the restraining order and investigate the allegations to help protect your rights. Click here to read more about restraining orders.

Defending restraining orders and orders of protection is a service which Los Angeles domestic violence defense attorney Robert Bernstein provides for his clients. When a restraining order is sought and obtained for frivolous or false means, attorney Bernstein can help a client contest the restraining order and possibly have it lifted. A long-term restraining order may result in a person not being able to see his/her spouse and/or children for years.

Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Once the police become involved in a domestic dispute or issue involving child abuse or spousal abuse, it is no longer in the hands of the victim to decide whether to press charges. This means that a simple misunderstanding or a false accusation can turn into a full-blown criminal case.

Don't let this happen to you. Instead, contact Los Angeles domestic violence lawyer Robert Bernstein regarding your situation. His early involvement will help with contesting restraining orders or orders of protection and may even help a client avoid formal charges altogether. With experience as a former prosecutor working directly under United States Attorney General Janet Reno, and a legal practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense, Robert M. Bernstein has the qualities which you should look for in a defense lawyer: experience, knowledge and aggressive defense techniques. To find out just how Los Angeles defense lawyer Robert Bernstein can help you, contact our firm as soon as possible.

Contact Los Angeles domestic violence attorney Robert M. Bernstein today!