Denton County Domestic Violence Attorney
Retain a Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Accusations of domestic violence are relatively common, but there are many cases in which the accusations are false. Domestic violence charges are generally filed after an informal investigation of the matter by law enforcement. If you have been accused of domestic violence by your spouse, child, neighbor, or another individual, it is in your best interest to hire a Denton County criminal defense lawyer to defend you right away.
You may be able to stop charges from being filed in the first place. Haugen Law Firm, P.C. can provide skilled criminal defense against accusations of domestic violence as well as official criminal charges.
Definition & Penalties for Domestic Violence
Texas Family Code § 71.004 defines "family violence" as any act that causes injury or fear of immediate harm in a spouse, child, or household member of the alleged offender. Domestic violence is penalized under the laws for assault and battery, but the penalties reach beyond a misdemeanor or felony. If convicted of domestic violence, you could be required to leave your home and stay away from your family due to a protective order or restraining order. You may also lose custody of your children. Make sure that your rights are defended by retaining a defense lawyer from Haugen Law Firm, P.C. as soon as possible.
Contact Our Firm for a Case Evaluation
A conviction of domestic violence could turn your life upside down. At Haugen Law Firm, P.C. your case will be prepared in detail so that nothing is overlooked. Attorney John Haugen is a former army captain and knows the important role that preparation and strategy plays in order to win any endeavor.
Contact the firm today to set up a case evaluation and learn how the firm can get the results that you need for a domestic violence case. Proudly serving clients across the state of Texas, including Carrollton, Flower Mound, Lewisville, and all of Denton County, TX.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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"John and Delaney put me at ease and took the stress out of my situation."Divorce is a very stressfull life event. John and Delaney put me at ease and took the stress out of my situation. I cannot stress enough how at ease they made me feel, knowing that everything was handled. They gave me the confidence that we could, and did, get what I needed and was asking for quickly without going to court. Thank you Haugen Law!!- Gary
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"Great team you can count on!"John and all the staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and committed to obtaining the best results.- HMercado
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"I Had Nothing To Worry About"I was informed on what was going on and what to expect. I felt like I was treated with respect, and that my situation was very important to the firm. And I had nothing to worry about.
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"Salvaged My Situation"After meeting with Mr. Haugen, I felt he was honest, qualified and had a commitment to my best interest, which my previous attorney failed to do. Mr. Haugen was up against salvaging my situation my previous attorney made a mess of. Mr. Haugen is an honest and extremely competent attorney who is tough, yet remains calm and collected. He salvaged the mess I was in and helped me to move on. For that I greatly appreciate his service.
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"Honest and Straight Forward"Mr. Haugen was very straight forward and looked at all the factors that could affect me case. He acted on the matter quickly and it was immediately addressed. I appreciate his honest and straight forward demeanor.
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"Shifted My Thinking From Tactical To Strategic"John was very knowledgeable on divorce. He helped me shift my thinking from tactical to strategic. John is a stand-up guy.
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"High Ethical Standards"Everything was clearly explained. I could tell Mr. H has very high ethical standards which created a sense of trust for us. He was thorough and met all my deadlines. I've had only negative experiences before Mr. H regarding lawyers. I will be recommending him to everyone who needs legal help.
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"Conner is an exceptional young lawyer"
Conner is an exceptional young lawyer who works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients.
- Anonymous