Jersey City Domestic Violence Lawyer
Aggressive Defense for Assault and Restraining Order Violations
Accusations of domestic violence can turn your life into a nightmare. You must act quickly to protect your rights and avoid the worst outcomes.
Jersey City attorney Anthony Carbone will vigorously challenge charges of domestic assault or violating an order of protection. He practices in both family law and criminal law, with 20 years of guiding clients through the Hudson County court system.
Call Immediately To Protect Your Rights!
Free Consultation at 201-204-9771 • Se Habla Español
Domestic Violence — Double Danger
There are two parts to the domestic violence process and both have serious consequences:
- The family court case can lead to permanent restraining orders that cut you off from your family.
- The criminal charges can result in jail, fines and other penalties.
- Both can have a negative impact on divorce and custody matters.
Challenging the Accusations
Police and judges take domestic violence seriously. With very little evidence, the court will approve a temporary restraining order. You are kicked out of your own house and ordered to have no contact with your spouse/partner or your children. The temporary order may allow for visitation with your kids. It may also require you to pay child support and alimony.
Within 10 days, there will be a full trial on whether to continue the restraining order and whether there is a basis for the criminal charges. That's not much time to prepare your defense.
Anthony Carbone works quickly and fights hard to prove that:
- The alleged abuse does not meet the criteria for domestic violence.
- The alleged victim and children are not in any danger.
- The accusations are tied to divorce or custody proceedings.
- The victim made up allegations for immigration reasons (asylum).
At a minimum, Mr. Carbone often gets the court to soften the terms of the order of protection, giving families a chance to reconcile.
Restraining Order Violations
Violating the terms of an order of protection can be more serious than the original charges. A conviction can result in jail and a criminal record, loss of joint custody and severe restrictions on visitation.
You Need Experienced Representation — Quickly!
Anthony Carbone is in Hudson County nearly courts every day. He can come to your defense on short notice, including evenings and weekends. Contact us immediately for a free initial consultation. We have Spanish speakers on staff, and our Jersey City office is located right next to the Journal Square station.
