An Experienced Tarrant County Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer
If police are called to the scene of a supposed domestic violence situation, in almost every case, regardless of what the police find for evidence, someone is going to get arrested and taken away. When you add to this the No Drop Policy of Tarrant County prosecutors in domestic violence cases, there are a lot of people out there who suddenly find themselves sometimes unexpectedly needing a criminal defense lawyer.
At the law office of David E. Cook, our criminal defense lawyer has been representing clients in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County in domestic violence cases for 15 years. We have represented husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, boyfriends, girlfriends and same-sex partners in a range of serious cases, always with a focus on providing quality representation and client service.
A Charge You Need to Fight
Make no mistake, if you have been charged with any domestic violence crime, you need an attorney. Not only are these cases aggressively pursued, even if the alleged victim sides completely with you, convictions can lead to serious penalties that can be life changing.
Many of the clients that rely on our firm are shocked to find out how dramatically any domestic violence charge or conviction can impact their life. Even if you are only facing a misdemeanor the penalties and consequences you face if convicted can include:
- Jail time
- Hefty fines
- Restraining orders and orders of protection against you
- Restrictions on interacting with your family
- Eviction from your home
- The loss of certain civil rights such as ownership of a firearm
Our attorney, David E. Cook, takes on a wide range of family and spouse domestic violence cases, including assault, battery, interference with 911 calls and violations of protective orders. As an experienced law firm who has handled violent crimes cases for more than a decade and understands the local court system, we can work to defend you against these serious criminal allegations.
Take Action in Your Own Defense
Prosecutors do not back down from domestic violence cases. Even if the person you are accused of harming is unwilling to testify against you, prosecutors will still consider taking your case to trial. Make sure you have representation on your side that can match and challenge the fight you are up against.
Call our office today at 817-545-3309 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
