Looking for a Los Angeles  Domestic Violence Lawyer?
Total confidentiality - Immediate Response - 24/7 Toll Free 877-781-1570

 

Involved in a Domestic Abuse Case in Los Angeles, or Southern California? 

Domestic violence and domestic abuse crimes can include the following:

  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Trespass
  • Harassment
  • Reckless Endangerment
  • Restraining Order Violations
  • Sexual Assault
  • Spousal Rape
  • Stalking
  • Kidnapping
  • False Imprisonment

Experienced Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Lawyers - At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP, a Southern California criminal defense law firm, we aggressively protect the rights and freedom of our clients who have been accused of domestic abuse or domestic violence. 

Total confidentiality - Immediate Response - 24/7 Toll Free 877-781-1570.

California criminal laws relating to domestic violence issues are often complex. and difficult to understand. The California justice system is mired with litigating domestic violence cases, often against people who don't understand why they were charged, or who simply didn't know how domestic violence laws apply to them. At the Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, as former Los Angeles Senior Prosecutors and District Attorneys, we take domestic violence very seriously. We believe in strong family protection laws that are needed to protect innocent spouses, children, and partners in a violent family or relationship environment. But we also firmly believe that a domestic violence charge does not suspend the constitutional rights of the person charged. Firm Partners at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP have a combined 50 years criminal defense experience in the area of domestic violence, both as prosecutors and defense attorneys. We have worked on high-profile cases, as well as cases involving professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and athletes. Our results have been exemplary, and we have been rated a Top 5% U.S. Law firm, after being designated as a Preeminent Law Firm by Martindale-Hubbell's national lawyers' review.

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime, you need to have your rights and your future aggressively protected. If you have been charged with a family violence crime, contact our office at 877-781-1570 to discuss ways we can start protecting your rights today. We understand how the criminal justice system in Southern California courtrooms works, and we apply our knowledge of the laws to provide a defense that is focused on getting an outcome that will protect your future. 

It is a common belief that if the alleged victim in a domestic violence or spousal abuse case asks that the charges be dropped, that the case will be dismissed. In fact, the opposite is true. Once the police arrive at a domestic violence or spousal abuse call, it is no longer up to the parties whether there will be an arrest. If the police see visible injuries, they will make an arrest. The alleged victim becomes a witness at that point, and it is now up to the prosecutor to determine if charges will be brought. Until recently, domestic abuse and domestic violence crimes could be prosecuted even if the alleged victim was unavailable or uncooperative. 
Domestic Violence Defense:

  • Order of protection and temporary restraining order violations 
  • Stalking, aggravated harassment 
  • Spousal abuse and domestic battery defense 
  • Death threat charges 
  • Rape 
  • Assault and violent crime 
  • Murder, homicide, battered spouse manslaughter defense 
  • Child abuse, child abandonment, endangering the welfare of a child 
  • Noncustodial parent kidnapping 

If you have been accused of domestic violence or domestic abuse, please contact us . Our main law office is conveniently located in Van Nuys, California, across the street from the court house. We also have branch offices throughout Southern California to assist us with trial preparation, and case settlement issue. Call Today - Firm Partner at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin are available 24/7 for Immediate Consultation 877-781-1570. 

What are the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence?

This information is from a new report by the Mayo Clinic:

Your partner apologizes and says the hurtful behavior won't happen again. But you fear it will. At times you may start to doubt your own judgment, or wonder whether you're going crazy. You may even feel like you've imagined the whole thing. But the emotional or physical pain you feel is real. If this sounds familiar, you may be the victim of domestic violence.

Also called domestic abuse, intimate partner violence or battering, domestic violence occurs between people in intimate relationships. It can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Men are sometimes abused by female or male partners, but domestic violence is most often directed toward women. It can happen in heterosexual or lesbian relationships.

Unfortunately, domestic violence against women is common. It happens to teenage girls and women of all backgrounds. As many as 4 million women suffer abuse from their husbands, ex-husbands, boyfriends or intimate partners in the United States each year.

Recognizing abuse: Know the signs

It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy or controlling behavior. As it gets worse, the abuse may become more frequent, severe or violent. As the cycle of abuse worsens, your safety or the safety of your children may be in danger.

You may be a victim of abuse if you're in a relationship with someone who:

  • Controls finances, so you have to ask for money
  • Looks at you or acts in ways that scare you
  • Acts jealous or possessive, or accuses you of being unfaithful
  • Tries to control how you spend your time, who you see or talk to, where you go or what you wear
  • Wants you to get permission to make everyday decisions
  • Gets angry when drinking alcohol or using drugs
  • Scares you by driving recklessly
  • Threatens to kill him or herself

You are very likely in an abusive relationship if you have a relationship with someone who does even one of the following:

  • Hits, kicks, shoves, slaps, or chokes you or threatens you with violence or a weapon
  • Forces you to have sexual intercourse or engage in sexual acts against your will
  • Calls you names, insults you or puts you down
  • Prevents you from going to work or school
  • Stops you from seeing family members and friends
  • Hurts, or threatens to hurt you, your children or pets
  • Destroys your property
  • Controls your access to medicines
  • Blames you for his or her violent behavior or tells you that you deserve it
  • Says that his or her abusive behavior is no big deal or even denies doing it
  • Tries to force you to drop charges
  • Tries to prevent you from calling the police or seeking medical care

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

"Southern California Domestic Violence Attorney:  Specializing in All Felonies and Misdemeanor Crimes arising from Claims of Domestic Violence. Offices throughout Southern California. Lawyers are on-call 24/7 for Immediate Response."

California Domestic Violence Lawyer
Every day we see that innocent people are unfairly convicted. The evening news, the newspapers and the internet are full of these horror stories. It’s a disgrace, but there are currently approximately two million men and women in jails and prisons nationwide. Even the most conservative estimate is that at least 1% of those incarcerated may be innocent, and many believe the number is much, much greater than that estimate.

Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic violence is defined as any abuse, threat, or violent act inflicted upon any member of a family by another member. Abuse may be physical or psychological in nature. Domestic violence may also be referred to as "spousal abuse" or "family abuse". Common crimes involved in instances of domestic violence include assault, battery, rape, and murder. Victims and initiators of domestic violence can be men or women. However, the majority of domestic violence victims are women. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, domestic violence is the leading cause of bodily injury for women. Los Angeles, CA



 



Los Angeles Domestic Violence Lawyer

Airport Center
9841 Airport Boulevard
#1200
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Website 
Law Blog

thebestdefense@gmail.com

Map & Directions

Additional Information:

Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP has been recognized as one of the best U.S. law firms, based on the experience, professionalism, and ethics of its criminal defense lawyers and attorneys. We aggressively defend clients in Los Angeles and all Southern California courtrooms on state and federal charges, including DUI, DMV, misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.