Domestic Violence Lawyer Defends Clients in Washington
Get a strong Everett domestic violence attorney on your side
Whether you allowed your emotions to take over and have made threats or attempts to physically harm another person, or a bystander to your argument called the police unnecessarily, you will most likely be arrested for domestic violence. Washington law requires police to make an arrest when they are called to any domestic disturbance. Fighting these charges also involves fighting an automatic negative bias against you, and it is vital to retain a skilled, experienced and diligent criminal defense attorney to defend you.
Law Office of Laura Shaver has experience handling domestic violence, which has equipped her with the skills to provide the reliable legal representation you need. From start to finish, she examines the circumstances of your arrest, talks to witnesses and builds an effective defense that may help you secure the optimal result possible against your domestic violence charge.
Dedicated counselor assisting with all types of domestic violence cases
In Washington, domestic violence is defined as any act or threatened act of violence upon someone with whom the accused has had an intimate relationship. This means individuals do not have to be married in order to be charged with domestic violence – parents, step-parents, roommates, partners or anyone residing in the same household can be accused of domestic violence crimes. The following acts are considered domestic violence in Washington:
- Actual or threatened physical harm
- Sexual assault
- Stalking
- Destruction of Property
- Criminal harassment, such as threatening letters or phone calls
- Kidnapping
- Pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking or biting
Experienced lawyer fighting to preserve your rights
Clients charged with domestic violence face serious consequences:
- Prison sentence
- Lengthy restraining order
- Inability to return to your house
- Inability to see your children
- Difficulty finding or keeping a job
- Difficulty finding or keeping an apartment
- Enrollment in a domestic violence treatment program
- If an immigrant, loss of immigrant privileges
- Inability to possess firearms
Laura can guide you through the necessary steps to protect yourself and keep the situation from getting worse.
Don’t delay, contact me today
When you have been charged with domestic violence in Washington, choose a criminal defense attorney with the experience and dedication to make a difference. Call 425-595-6130 or contact her online to schedule a and confidential case evaluation. With an office conveniently located in Everett, Law Office of Laura Shaver stands ready to represent you in your domestic violence case.
