Domestic Violence

If you have been charged or arrested on the grounds of domestic violence in Massachusetts, you have been charged with committing a violent act against a person that you have had a previous relationship with.  This is an emotional and painful event that requires the special skills of experienced Massachusetts Domestic Violence Lawyer Kathleen McCarthy.   

If you have been charged with or arrested for domestic violence, do not speak with anyone about the occurrence, including police or social workers who appear friendly and "on your side."  A friendly law enforcement officer or someone appearing to be from a state or federal health agency who wishes to have a conversation with you might be gathering evidence.  The only person you should speak with is your attorney.

Call Massachusetts Domestic Violence Lawyer Kathleen McCarthy right now at 978-975-8060 or click here to send an email.  She will listen to what happened, and explain what you are facing, what will happen next, and how she can help you.  Kathleen McCarthy is an experienced, thorough and relentless lawyer, powerful in the court room and at the negotiating table.   

The person accusing you of domestic violence could be a current spouse, an ex-spouse, a former boyfriend or girlfriend, family member, or any person who is a member of your family or was a member of your former partner or spouses’ family.

If a person with whom you have had a previous relationship makes a complaint to law enforcement, whether or they seek to press charges does not matter.  Law enforcement officials are mandated to make an arrest.

A wrongful accusation of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking or aggravated harassment will stay with you for the rest of your life. The best strategy is to immediately retain a lawyer to protect your rights and your freedom.  Employers do not like to see domestic violence in personnel files, and a conviction could make it difficult, if not impossible, for you to get a regular job.  The charges may also result in your being prevented from talking with or seeing members of your family.  They may restrict your ability to work, where you live, travel.   

Call Domestic Violence Lawyer Kathleen McCarthy right now at 978-975-8060 or click here to send an email.  She will help you to protect yourself and protect your future.