Domestic Violence Attorney Seattle
If you are ever accused of Domestic Violence in Seattle, you need more than just legal or medical help. You need someone to listen, and someone who knows how to help. You need an attorney who knows, understands and has worked with the Washington Domestic Violence Laws, and one who give you the consideration you need at this stressful time. The Law Office of Scott Engelhard has the experience, thoughtfulness and determination to give you the attention you need to get through this stressful time.
Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyer
I am a Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyer who has over 26 years of helping people involved in allegations of Domestic Abuse. You will work directly with me, and not have to explain your issue with others who may not have the ability to understand how it applies to the law. I will help you work through the difficult personal and legal issues involved in domestic violence cases.
Washington Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic Violence Charges are serious, and should not be taken lightly. In addition to criminal charges, allegations of Domestic Abuse usually include No Contact Orders or Protection Orders – which can have a huge impact on your life and the life of other family members and friends. I have years of experience helping people deal with no contact orders as well as criminal domestic violence cases, and avoid further problems sometimes caused by alleged violations of no contact orders.
Domestic Violence Statutes and Orders of Protection
Even though all 50 states have made Domestic Violence a crime, it does not necessarily mean all types of domestic violence are punishable as crimes. Usually a person who has committed domestic abuse will be charged with a crime under the state’s penal code, such as:
- Assault
- Battery
- Violating a Protective Order
- Property damage
- Vandalism
- Attempted murder or murder
- Rape or sexual assault
- Terroristic threats
- Stalking
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Trespass
If you believe you are accused of Domestic Abuse, please call The Law Office of Scott Engelhard today. I can help.
Domestic Violence Resource Links
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Emerge: Counseling and Education to Stop Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund
National Crime Prevention Council
CDC: Division of Violence Prevention
