Domestic Violence
Lawyer
Orange County - San Diego
I am California attorney Scott R. Cadzow. I have personally defended hundreds
of individuals charged with domestic violence and spousal abuse in Orange County
and San Diego. As an experienced domestic violence lawyer, here are some of
the ways I can help you with the family concerns that are often part of these
cases:
If You and Your Spouse or Live-In Have Agreed to Stay Together:
The criminal case is prosecuted by law enforcement, so it usually proceeds
even if the couple has agreed to stay together and work things out. Because
the penalties for spousal abuse are severe, the defendant spouse will need
an experienced domestic abuse attorney to obtain the best criminal case results
under the facts and law.
In this situation, I can also help you by:
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Referring you to an agency that will help you locate and enter
an established couples counseling program. |
2 |
Referring the defendant spouse to an agency for help entering
a recognized anger-management program, if the abuse resulted because
the defendant lost his temper. |
| 3 |
Obtaining an evaluation report from a court-approved psychologist
to show that counseling may be a better alternative than jail. |
4 |
Providing the prosecutor and court with reports from the counseling
service to show that you are making progress in learning to resolve
disagreements peacefully. |
| 5 |
Providing the prosecutor and court with reports from the anger-management
program to show that the defendant spouse is making progress. |
6 |
Arguing for a reduced sentence based on all of the above. |
If You and Your Spouse or Live-In Have Not Agreed to Stay Together:
Even if you object, your spouse can legally file for separation and / or
divorce, without needing to prove any reason, and your live-in can refuse
to stay with you. Because the penalties for domestic abuse are severe, you
will need an experienced domestic abuse attorney to obtain the best criminal
case results for you under the facts and law.
In this situation, I can also help you
by:
| 1 |
Referring you to an agency that
will help you locate a qualified
family law attorney who can represent
you in divorce, spouse and child
support, property division, and child
custody proceedings. |
2 |
Representing you if your former spouse or live-in seeks a restraining
order, to make sure that the order is not unreasonably broad. |
| 3 |
Arranging for a private lie-detector test if you were falsely accused
of abuse. A good test result may help persuade the prosecutor to reduce
or drop charges, particularly if there was no injury, no evidence other
than your former partner's word to support the charge of abuse, and evidence
to support your innocence. |
4 |
Obtaining an evaluation report from a court-approved psychologist to
show that counseling may be a better alternative than jail. |
| 5 |
Referring you to an agency for help entering a recognized anger-management
program, if the abuse resulted because you lost your temper. |
6 |
Providing the prosecutor and court with reports from the anger-management
program to show that you are making progress in anger management. |
| 7 |
Providing your family law attorney with these reports so that they may
be used to help support your claims for child custody or visitation rights. |
8 |
Arguing for a reduced sentence based on your reported progress in an
anger-management program.
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For immediate help call 949.361.9413 or 760.757.0110 -- I will respond quickly:
Phone:
949.361.9413
760.757.0110
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Locations:
111 Avenida Del Mar
Suite 201
San Clemente, CA 92672
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380 South Melrose Drive
Suite 364
Vista, CA 92081
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I consider all criminal matters urgent and will respond as quickly as possible to your phone call.
Please call me any time, any day, at 949.361.9413 or 760.757.0110.
or fill out the form below -- I will respond quickly
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