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1933 S Broadway, #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90007
644 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
4262 Wilshire Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
633 W. 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
550 S. Hill Street STE 1467, Los Angeles, CA 90013
300 S Grand Ave , #1920, Los Angeles, CA 90013
8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
9171 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
280 South Beverly Drive, Suite 302, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90067
2049 Century Park East, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90067
2029 Century Park East, Suite 400N, Los Angeles, CA 90067
1801 Century Park East, Ste. 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90067
9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90067
330 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 120, Glendale, CA 91203
11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064
11845 Olympic Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90064
11755 Wilshire Blvd., #1250, Los Angeles, CA 90025
360 N Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 1000, El Segundo, CA 90245
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Domestic Violence Lawyers in Cities Near Los Angeles, CA
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On this page, you’ll find listings for attorneys who handle all aspects of domestic abuse and domestic violence cases. Some of the firms represent victims of domestic violence, while others defend the rights of those who have been accused of domestic abuse or other related crimes. To find the lawyer who can best help with your situation, review the law firms’ profiles, visit their websites, and then contact them to confirm that you feel comfortable working with them on your domestic violence case.
Protecting VictimsDomestic violence can include many types of abuse including spousal abuse, family abuse, and dating abuse. Domestic violence can also include emotional abuse as well as physical abuse.
Attorneys who assist domestic abuse victims can help you seek a restraining order (sometimes called a protection order, protective order, or order for protection) to keep your abuser away from you. They will also help you understand your legal options and provide insight into how domestic violence issues can affect issues such as child custody and child support.
Defending The AccusedIf you are facing domestic violence charges (or similar criminal charges), you need to get a criminal defense lawyer who understands domestic violence laws in California on your side immediately. In addition to potential jail time, the possible outcomes for not addressing these allegations quickly could affect the rest of your life.
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Detailed law firm profiles have information like the firm's area of law, office location, office hours, and payment options. Attorney profiles include the biography, education and training, and client recommendations of an attorney to help you decide who to hire.
Use the contact form on the profiles to connect with Los Angeles, California attorneys for legal advice.
Consider the following when seeking legal services and determining which attorney you plan to hire for your legal matter:
Comfort Level- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost- Does the attorney offer free consultations, or does the initial consult cost money? How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located near you?
Many people who need to find a lawyer in California have never hired a lawyer before. Talking to a lawyer may be a new experience and you might want some help getting started. Here are some questions you may want to ask a lawyer before deciding who to hire.
- What is your main practice area?
- How many years of experience do you have in California with cases like mine?
- How often do you take cases to trial or settle them out of court?
- Can I take my case through mediation or arbitration?
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- What are your fees and costs?
- Will you be the attorney primarily handling my case?
- How will I be kept up-to-date about my case?
In order to practice law in California, attorneys have to both pass the California bar exam and be admitted by the State Bar of California. Most attorneys in California graduate from an accredited law school but some lawyers are admitted through on-the-job experience for a minimum of 4 years and through passing an additional legal exam. After a lawyer is admitted to law practice in California, they can practice in almost any area of law.
Lawyers in California are held to strict ethical guidelines known as the Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys may have duties and limitations in:
- Attorney-client confidentiality
- Duty of client advocacy
- Conflicts of interest
- Duty of candor
- Limitations in soliciting clients
- Restrictions on handling a client's money
Many people avoid calling a lawyer because they are worried it will be too expensive. In many cases, a lawyer can end up saving the client money. This includes getting an increased award, recovering additional damages, avoiding financial problems in the future, and avoiding future disputes and litigation. Some legal areas even allow the lawyer to recover legal fees from the party at fault.