San Mateo, California, Domestic Violence Lawyer
When you face domestic violence or abuse charges, we realize that you are facing not only a criminal charge but the possible break up of a relationship, and we understand the stress and anxiety that accompany these allegations. At the Law Office of Charles B. Smith, we have helped hundreds of clients over the years facing the criminal, civil and social consequences associated with domestic violence allegations. We know that any accusation, even those that are totally unfounded and made for the purpose of securing an advantage in a divorce, separation or child custody dispute, can cause a significant disruption in the clients life.
We aggressively help clients facing these charges because we know how very destructive domestic abuse convictions can be they can prevent you from seeing your children, make you leave your home, make you maintain a perimeter of distance away from your family, send you to jail, cost you your right to carry firearms and vote and, depending on your particular situation, could even cost you your job.
Attorney Charles Smith is a former police officer and prosecutor. Importantly for you defense:
- We have handled thousands of criminal defense cases and hundreds of domestic violence/abuse cases.
- Attorney Charles Smiths experience as a former police officer gives him a unique insight into the emotional and revenge-based motives that may drive some domestic violence allegations.
- In addition to his work as a busy criminal defense attorney, Mr. Smith teaches criminal investigative techniques to local police officers and students at The College of San Mateo.
The ultimate result of our unique experiences is an incomparable and dedicated legal defense for every case we accept. Through time-intensive preparation and creative representation, we have been able to reduce charges, have charges dismissed, or plea bargain lesser sentences for hundreds of people facing domestic violence charges. We have worked with married couples, domestic partners, roommates, gay and lesbian couples not in a legally-outlined domestic partnership arrangement and a variety of other situations where domestic violence or abuse charges arise.
Learn More About Our Legal Services
If you face domestic violence charges or have been served with a restraining order (sometimes referred to as a protective order) in the San Mateo area, you should contact a local law firm with the skill, experience and compassion to help people just like you facing the most serious of legal consequences. We accept credit cards as payment for our legal services, make a commitment to client communication, remain accessible to clients after hours, and offer free initial consultations on all criminal matters. Our offices are conveniently located in San Mateo. Feel free to call our office at 650-425-7703 or submit our online contact form.
