Portland Domestic Violence Lawyer
At the Hohbach Law Firm, LLC, in Lake Oswego, we represent clients in all types of domestic violence and spousal abuse cases. Our founding attorney, Sue Hohbach, has been practicing law for over 15 years, including 10 years as a Washington County deputy district attorney. Her knowledge of these cases from both sides allows her to be effective in assisting you through the court process from start to finish.
Portland Area Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
Domestic violence accusations are taken very seriously by the Oregon courts. If law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call at your house and finds that a spouse or domestic partner has been injured, the person who caused the injury WILL be arrested for assault and/or other charges. Even if there were no injuries involved, someone may be arrested for other crimes, such as harassment, interfering with a 911 call, and menacing. Even if these crimes have not been committed, if the police feel that there is a dangerous situation that could lead to injury, you can still be asked or directed to leave your home. It is also possible, in certain circumstances, that both parties will be arrested.
A conviction on domestic violence charges can result in serious penalties, including substantial fines and jail time. In addition, domestic violence is an offense that, if not expunged, can remain on your record for life and have a serious impact on your future. While most criminal offenses committed as part of an episode involving domestic violence are misdemeanors, some are felony offenses, with more serious short- and long-term penalties. If you are facing charges for domestic violence or have been served a restraining order, it is critical that you contact a reliable criminal defense attorney immediately.
Helping Domestic Violence Victims to Safety
If you have been a victim of domestic violence, and are seeking assistance with the court process, such as testifying in court or at grand jury, we can assist you. We can also assist you with extracting yourself from the relationship, whether you are the alleged perpetrator or the victim.
When you hire our firm, we conduct a complete investigation. We review police reports, victim and witness statements, medical reports and any other evidence. We will work to uncover any false accusations and do everything we can to beat the charges against you. If the charges have merit, we will work to minimize the damage and obtain the best possible outcome available.
Discuss Your Case With a Lawyer
Contact our office today to discuss your case. We are available by appointment during regular business hours. You can reach us by phone at 503-697-7755 or via e-mail.
We represent clients throughout the greater Portland area in a variety of complex legal issues. We focus our practice on the areas of family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients obtain the best possible outcome in every case.
