A domestic violence accusation can upend your life immediately — with arrest, a no-contact order, and the risk of being kept from your home and children. Golburgh Law defends Broward clients facing DV charges and related injunctions.
Florida treats domestic violence seriously. You may face a no-contact order and a separate civil injunction (restraining order) in addition to criminal charges. Early, experienced representation matters.
Depending on the facts, defenses may include self-defense, false or exaggerated allegations, or lack of evidence. We also help respond to injunction petitions. Related: criminal defense overview and child custody.
You will typically appear before a judge, and a no-contact order is common. A separate civil injunction may also be filed. It is important to speak with an attorney quickly.
The State — not the alleged victim — decides whether to pursue charges. Even if the accuser wants to drop it, the prosecutor may continue. An attorney can advocate on your behalf.
It is a civil restraining order that can restrict contact and where you can go. It is separate from the criminal case and has its own consequences.