Why a Criminal Defense Lawyer is Best Suited to Defend Against a Domestic Violence Protective Order in Family Court
By: Puja Sachdev, a Certified Family Law Specialist, skilled litigator, and a trained private mediator for family law matters in San Diego County.
A Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) issued in family court is much easier to get than a Criminal Protective Order (CPO) issued in criminal court. The burden of proof is lower, and the issues are made more complicated when there are children involved – the children may or may not be included on the restraining order.
As an experienced family law attorney, I regularly work with financial issues, dividing property and debt, analyzing income streams, determining support and custody and visitation schedules. All of these issues are based in civil law. A DVPO is a cross-over from criminal law in our family law courts based solely on the intimate or familial relationship between the parties, but it is no less devastating to the life of the accused person.
By working with a skilled criminal defense attorney to defend the allegations at trial, I believe my clients have the greatest chance of proving there is no credible or ongoing threat to justify a restraining order. Criminal defense attorneys, like David and Stefano, are knowledgeable trial lawyers experienced in defending domestic violence charges. During the trial, they take the reins. I am on standby and, depending on the outcome of the restraining order, am prepared to address the issue of custody.
When it is in the interests of my clients and their children, I am happy to take a backseat and let David and Stefano do what they do best.
Author Bio
David P. Shapiro, the managing partner and founder of a leading San Diego criminal defense firm, is driven by an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible representation to his clients facing criminal charges. With a deep understanding of the fear, uncertainty, and concern for one’s future that his clients experience, David approaches each case with empathy and dedication, advocating tirelessly for their rights and freedoms.
Focused on complex and high-stakes cases, David handles a wide range of serious charges, including felonies, violent crimes, sex crimes, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes. Since establishing his practice in 2010, David has earned a reputation as one of San Diego’s most respected criminal defense attorneys.
His firm has been recognized by LawFirm500 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing law firms and was a 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics Winner. The San Diego Business Journal named David’s firm the 17th Fastest Growing Private Company in San Diego from 2019-2021 and recognized David as one of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People in 2022. With a strong dedication to his clients and community, David continues to be a driving force in the San Diego legal landscape.
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