California Domestic Violence Lawyers
Los Angeles Spousal Abuse Attorneys
A "domestic dispute" may sound minor, but California law enforcement takes domestic and spousal abuse charges very seriously. People accused of physical violence against a spouse, child, girlfriend or boyfriend, family member or anyone else they live with face serious consequences. These include time in jail or prison, steep fines, anger management classes, restraining orders and severe restrictions on their ability to own and use firearms. A domestic violence arrest can also cause trouble at work; a felony conviction can make it nearly impossible to find a new job. And if you're facing divorce or other family court proceedings, a conviction for domestic or spousal abuse can hurt your case significantly.
If you're facing a domestic abuse charge in Los Angeles, call the criminal law experts at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff as soon as you can. As former district attorneys, we know from experience that law enforcement is not sympathetic to those accused of domestic violence. Domestic violence is frequently a "he-said, she-said" situation; too often, officers believe the alleged victims without verifying their story. Even if it was a misunderstanding or everyone has calmed down, they may not want to hear your side. And prosecutors, believing they're protecting the weak, may press charges even when the alleged victim wants to drop the case. An experienced criminal attorney from Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff can help straighten out the situation, negotiate for dropped or reduced charges or significantly reduce your penalties.
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff is a Los Angeles domestic abuse defense law firm with a unique edge: Every one of our partners is a former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, and each one has additional qualifications that puts us head and shoulders above other criminal defense firms. Attorney Paul Takakjian is a State Bar-certified criminal law specialist; attorney Don Sowers is a former police detective who teaches criminal law at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy; and attorney Steve Sitkoff is a former Superior Court Commissioner. Our experience on the other side of the table gives us an intimate knowledge of how law enforcement and prosecutors build cases -- knowledge that gives your defense a winning edge. We know the judges and prosecutors in Los Angeles, and we know where to look for errors and omissions in your case that can set you free. That knowledge is reflected in our record of successes, which includes dropped charges, reduced charges and reduced penalties in domestic violence cases.
If you're facing domestic violence charges, you're facing the loss of your job, your family and your freedom. The stakes are simply too high to delay. Protect your rights -- call the California domestic violence defense lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff.
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff has an outstanding reputation for getting our clients superior results using the expertise, experience, and knowledge of our Los Angeles domestic violence defense attorneys and staff. We offer reasonable fees and have offices conveniently located throughout California.