Case Results

Actual Child Custody Victories Achieved by Wallin & Klarich

• A man who had a prior record for allegedly hitting his wife was arrested on the same offense.  Wallin & Klarich was retained to defend his case.  Considering the man had prior offenses, jail time was a major possibility.  Many attorneys advising this case would suggest a guilty plea.  But the client’s Wallin & Klarich attorney went forward with his client’s not guilty plea.  The attorney fought hard for the client, and the case was entirely dismissed.  There would be no jail time, no classes, and no probation. 
  
  

• An individual was accused of domestic violence against his ex-wife.  The man had a previous history of domestic violence; seven years before, he served a year in jail and attended counseling for 18 months for a felony domestic violence conviction.  Despite his rehabilitation, his ex-wife threatened to exploit his past throughout their marriage.  When the man decided to divorce his wife, she made good on her threats and called the police, telling them that he had beaten her. 
  

  Because of this incident, the services of Wallin & Klarich were retained to represent the man in court.  The man felt the only person who believed his story was his attorney.  The attorney explained case, court process, and possible outcomes in great detail.  The man was told by his attorney that a one-year jail sentence was possible and the man’s past criminal record would be brought up in trial.  However, once the case went to court, the client’ attorney was able to bring out the true story behind the case, and most importantly argue the motives of the client’s ex-wife.  Following the trial, the jury decided in favor of the client, finding the man not guilty on a 12-0 vote.  The man’s past was safeguarded from exploitation and was able to continue living his rehabilitated life. 
  
  

• An individual was accused of felony domestic violence with injury and faced up to three years in state prison.  He risked losing his job, home, and family.  A Wallin & Klarich attorney was retained to fight this case.  Because of the long-standing history and experience the attorney had representing these types of cases, the attorney moved aggressively to present the case to the court and negotiate with the district attorney.  The attorney was able to have the felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to a domestic violence class and 40 hours of community service, a result drastically different from what the client was expecting. 
  

  After the ordeal, the man was able to reunite with his wife and children and return to his life, keeping his job, home, and family. 
  
  

• An individual was arrested and charged with domestic violence.  A conviction of this charge would have ruined the man’s chances of becoming a United States Citizen and carried the possibility of deportation.  After retaining the services of Wallin & Klarich, the client’s attorney quickly contacted the prosecutor’s office to arrange a pretrial hearing to resolve the issue without going to court.  At the hearing, the attorney convinced the prosecutor to not file any charges against the man in exchange for the completion of a short counseling program.  Once the man completed the program, the case was dismissed, with no convictions on his record.  The individual continues his pursuit for citizenship. 
  
  

• An individual was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend at the time alleged that he pushed her.  Upon learning he was facing six months in county jail, the man retained the services of Wallin & Klarich to fight this charge.  The Wallin & Klarich attorney assigned to the case devised an aggressive strategy for the client.  The attorney set the case to for trial, knowing the district attorney had no evidence to support the woman’s claims.  On the first day of trial, the district attorney met with the Wallin & Klarich attorney to negotiate a deal, conceding there was no case.  The client was offered a 415 (Disturbing the Peace) Infraction, a very minor offense similar to a receiving a speeding ticket.  The domestic violence case was dismissed completely.

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.