California Domestic Abuse Defense Lawyers

Assault and battery against anyone is illegal, but there are special laws prohibiting domestic violence -- assaults involving a spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, "ex," family member or anyone who lives with you. In fact, domestic violence laws can be very broad, covering, for example, someone you were never married to and don't live with who is the parent of your child.

Domestic violence is one of the most explosive and controversial charges out there, because cases often come down to one person's word against another's, and because women are so often stereotyped as the victims. In fact, both men and women can commit and be charged with domestic violence; Wallin & Klarich has handled scores of cases where women were accused. Unfortunately, those accused of domestic violence are often effectively guilty until proven innocent. Law enforcement officers who'd thoroughly investigate other assault claims often don't even try to verify domestic violence claims before an arrest. Even when the accuser (the "alleged victim") has changed his or her mind, law enforcement may continue the case anyway, believing the change is not sincere. Once they've made an arrest, it's generally law enforcement's policy to "protect" the alleged victim, regardless of whether that person wants or needs protection.

If you've been accused of domestic violence, it's very important to retain an experienced California domestic abuse defense attorney, like the California domestic violence defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich. We have more than 30 years of experience in California criminal defense law -- we know the law, the judges and the prosecutors in the courts where we work. Some of our attorneys are former prosecutors themselves, giving us important insider knowledge in defending many cases. If your alleged victim changes his or her mind, we know how to convince a court to take that change seriously. We're proud of our track record of reduced charges, reduced penalties and dropped cases for our domestic-violence clients. That record is part of what's earned us an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating a law firm can get.

At Wallin & Klarich, we put clients first. Our criminal defense attorneys understand how stressful a criminal charge can be for defendants and their families, so we approach each case as if we're defending one of our own family members. We maintain more than 20 offices from San Diego to Ventura to Palmdale, so we can be there for you, wherever you are. Someone from our office is always reachable by telephone -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. We promise to return phone calls promptly, politely and without "legalese." We believe everyone who's accused of a crime deserves competent, aggressive representation, no matter what the charge, and we're committed to providing it to our clients.

Paul Wallin defends client accused of murder on Bill O'Reilly and puts O'Reilly in his place

Paul J. Wallin, senior partner of Wallin and Klarich has been featured on numerous television programs providing his expert opinion on serious criminal cases. He recently was asked to appear on the Bill O’Reilly news program on FOX NEWS to discuss a highly publicized murder case which Wallin and Klarich was defending. Take a few moments to watch how Mr. Wallin aggressively defended our client’s position. In this case Wallin and Klarich was able to have our client’s bail lowered from 2 million dollars to $200,000 and our client was immediately released from custody upon bail.

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The consequences of a domestic violence conviction may be more serious than you realize. In California, domestic violence can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony; the prosecutor is often the one who chooses. You may face jail or prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, or both. Even if you keep your freedom, you often must attend an entire year of anger-management courses as a condition of probation. You will also be prohibited from owning or using a firearm for ten years, a very serious penalty for people who must carry guns at work. And a domestic violence conviction could make any divorce or child custody case you face very difficult to win. That's your family, your finances and your future -- too high a price to pay.

If you're facing domestic violence charges in California, call the experienced Orange County domestic violence defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible. We can help you stay out of jail, get back to work and get the best possible outcome in your case. For a free, no-obligation consultation, call Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-280-6806 or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form. We promise to be there when you call.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing domestic violence charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-280-6806 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.