Domestic Violence

Riverside Family Violence Lawyers

California law defines domestic violence as a one-time event, or as the systematic physical and emotional abuse of one family member by another. The term applies to spouses, domestic partners, parents and children, siblings, and dating relationships.

Led by Senior Attorney Heather Cullen, our firm understands the need to thoroughly assess domestic violence cases. The long-term consequences of domestic abuse are devastating, and family members need protection, counseling, and concrete help to change the situation. On the other hand, false accusations arising out of a rancorous divorce, for instance, result in burdensome consequences that are unfair to the accused and to children. To learn how we can help in any family violence matter, contact one of our attorneys at Law Office of Heather M. Cullen, in Riverside, California.

At our law firm, we help victims request temporary restraining orders (TRO) after a domestic abuse incident. The police can request Emergency Protective Orders (PRO) at the time of the incident that will protect the victim for up to 72 hours to allow him/her to obtain a temporary restraining order through the family court.

We seek to remove restraining orders in cases where they have been unfairly imposed and have implications for employment or for the right to carry a firearm.

We are committed to protecting our clients and their children from domestic violence, and to protecting our clients against false accusations. We understand that these are extremely sensitive issues, and we handle every case with dignity and respect, and with complete confidentiality.

If you or anyone in your family has been a victim of any form of domestic violence, you need immediate protection, and you need the skilled legal representation that our family law firm provides. If you believe that a restraining order has been unfairly imposed on you, we can help.

Family violence hurts everyone. Please contact us today for experienced and knowledgeable legal counsel.