Domestic Violence

Providing legal representation and protection for victims or defending those accused of domestic abuse, including restraining orders and criminal charges.

Get a Strong Domestic Abuse & Violence Attorney on Your Side

Trust our professionals located in Clifton, Bridgewater, Jersey City or Cherry Hill, NJ

Whether you're the victim or the accused perpetrator, the outcome of your domestic violence case is extremely important. That's why you need a skilled domestic abuse attorney to stand by you, and Jean Baptiste & Associates LLC is place to find one. We represent clients involved in domestic abuse cases in Clifton, Bridgewater, Jersey City and Cherry Hill, NJ.

If you're the victim, you can work with us to get government assistance to cover relocation costs and get back on your feet. We can also help you apply for a restraining order. Reach out to us today to get help from a domestic violence lawyer.

What qualifies as domestic violence?

Our domestic violence lawyer takes on domestic violence cases of all kinds. In the state of New Jersey, domestic violence is considered any act or threatened act of violence against someone with whom the accused has had an intimate relationship. These acts can include:

  • Rape
  • Stalking
  • Kidnapping
  • Statutory rape
  • Sexual battery
  • Sexual assault
  • Actual or threatened physical harm
  • Pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking or biting
  • Criminal harassment, such as threatening letters or phone calls


Our job is to defend the rights of our clients and make sure a fair and legal trial takes place. Hire a dedicated domestic abuse attorney by calling 201-484-8474 now.

GET A STRONG NEW JERSEY DOMESTIC ABUSE ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE

Whether you allowed your emotions to take over and have made threats or attempts to physically harm another person, or a bystander to your argument called the police unnecessarily, you will most likely be arrested for domestic violence. New Jersey law requires police to make an arrest when they are called to any domestic disturbance. Fighting these charges also involves fighting an automatic negative bias against you, and it is vital to retain a skilled, experienced, and diligent criminal defense attorney to defend you.

At Jean Baptiste & Associates, LLC, our attorneys have experience handling domestic violence and domestic abuse cases, which has equipped us with the skills to provide the reliable legal representation you need. From start to finish, we examine the circumstances of your arrest, talk to witnesses, and build an effective defense that may help you secure the optimal result possible against your domestic violence charge.

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

In New Jersey, domestic violence is defined as any act or threatened act of violence upon someone with whom the accused has had an intimate relationship. This means individuals do not have to be married in order to be charged with domestic violence - parents, step-parents, roommates, partners, or anyone residing in the same household can be accused of domestic violence crimes. The following acts are considered domestic violence in New Jersey:

  • Actual or threatened physical harm
  • Sexual assault
  • Rape
  • Sexual battery
  • Statutory rape
  • Stalking
  • Criminal harassment, such as threatening letters or phone calls
  • Kidnapping
  • Pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking, or biting

EXPERIENCED LAWYERS FIGHTING TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHTS

Clients charged with domestic violence face serious consequences:

  • Prison Sentence
  • Permanent restraining order
  • Inability to return to your house
  • Inability to see your children
  • Difficulty finding or keeping a job
  • Difficulty finding or keeping an apartment
  • Mandatory enrollment in a domestic violence treatment program
  • If an immigrant, loss of immigrant privileges
  • Inability to possess firearms


At Jean Baptiste & Associates, LLC, we can guide you through the necessary steps to protect yourself and keep the situation from getting worse.

DON'T DELAY, CONTACT US TODAY

When you have been charged with domestic violence in New Jersey, choose a criminal defense attorney with the experience and dedication to making a difference. Call or contact us online to schedule a consultation and confidential case evaluation. With offices conveniently located in New Jersey, Jean Baptiste & Associates, LLC stands ready to represent you in your domestic violence case.

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