Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic Violence Issues

Domestic violence is considered to have occurred whenever some type of physical or mental abuse occurs between one family resident and another.  The occurrence does not necessarily have to occur between actual family members; it can occur between relatives, parents and children, roommates or domestic partners.

Domestic violence is one of the most volatile issues that law enforcement deals with and is treated very carefully.  Many times family members choose not to report violence in the home, until it spirals out of control and the police are called.  If you have been the victim of domestic violence and are in need of assistance to further protect yourself from violence, it is best to contact a family law attorney to discuss your exact situation and work out a strategy that will protect you and your family. Any person abusing another is guilty of a crime and the act should be treated as such.  If you are the victim of a domestic violence occurrence, your first action should be to contact the police and file a complaint.  The competent family law lawyers at McGuire Law Firm can obtain a restraining order against the person who is either harassing, or physically abusing you or your loved ones.

It can also occur that you are being accused of domestic violence by a spiteful spouse or ex-partner and are innocent of the charges.  We can also assist you in defending your rights and providing you with a skilled legal defense.

Defending Domestic Violence Cases in Des Moines, Mason City, and Cedar Rapids

Regardless of what side of this issue you may be on, McGuire Law Firm, PLC has the experience and aggressive domestic violence attorneys who will aggressively protect your rights.  With over 40 years of practice in family law, we can take whatever actions are necessary to resolve your situation. A domestic violence situation becomes much more serious if any children are involved.  Having a reliable attorney who has your best interest in mind is vital to safeguarding you rights and your family.