Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders 

California Domestic Violence Lawyer

Restraining Order • Family Law • Criminal Law

Though many domestic violence and restraining order issues are considered part of criminal law, they have implications within the family law area of the law. When addressing domestic violence issues in a family law context, it is beneficial to have an attorney on your side that can handle both the family law issues and the criminal law matters that may stem from the same incident.

From our location in Walnut Creek, California, our staff at the Law Office of John A. Meaden, III, provides clients with experienced and personalized representation in many different aspects of family law cases. Lead by attorney John A. Meaden, we vigorously and thoroughly assess each situation from a multifaceted perspective in order to see that all sides of the matter are effectively addressed.

Domestic violence matters that happen in a family law context can lead to someone being charged with a crime. A finding of guilt in this type of case may result in the courts being unable to award custody to the parent that has received a domestic violence conviction.

Act Quickly

If you are facing domestic violence charges or a restraining order, it is important that you act quickly. By taking immediate action, we may be able to prevent additional consequences from being placed upon you. Our office is also able to enlist the assistance of other professionals (such as anger management professionals or counselors) to help minimize the impact of the charges pending against you.

Domestic violence matters are very emotionally charged. You need someone you can trust to help guide you through the system. Contact an attorney at the Law Office of John A. Meaden, III, today to discuss your rights and case.

The California attorneys at the Law Office of John A. Meaden, III, are located in Walnut Creek, California, and provide family law, criminal defense, divorce law, accident legal services and personal injury representation to clients in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County, including communities such as Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Richmond, Concord, Pittsburg, Berkeley, Oakland, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View. Mr. Meaden represents family law clients in Contra Costa County. He represents criminal defense clients in Contra Costa County and Alameda County, including communities such as Berkeley, Oakland, Livermore, and Pleasanton.