Domestic Violence Litigation

Aggressive representation for domestic violence allegations, including restraining orders and courtroom defense. As skilled criminal justice attorneys in North Miami, Florida, we protect your rights and reputation with compassion and determination.

Domestic violence charges are emotionally charged and can result in immediate upheaval—arrest, restraining orders, potential loss of child custody, and reputational damage. These accusations often stem from complicated personal situations and can escalate rapidly. At Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, PA, our priority is first to stabilize your situation: address emergency court orders, assert your rights, and take steps to protect your interests from day one. False allegations, miscommunications, or misunderstandings shouldn’t define your future. With our deep experience, we provide a calm, clear-headed defense grounded in facts, evidence, and procedural accuracy. We understand these proceedings happen fast, and we’re prepared to move faster.

Defining Domestic Violence and Related Charges

Domestic violence encompasses a range of crimes—misdemeanor battery, felony assault, stalking, harassment, and violations of protective orders. In Florida, even a simple argument can escalate into criminal charges if law enforcement is involved. Beyond criminal diagnoses, individuals may also face civil restraining orders. These orders restrict your freedom, limit visitation with family members, and form part of public legal records. Understanding the scope of what you’re accused of is key. We meticulously review police reports, witness statements, and evidence to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. From there, we craft defenses that may include disproving intent, exposing false testimony, or proving lawful behavior, such as lawful self-defense or accident. By breaking down the charges early, we gain clarity on how best to defend you and shape a winning strategy.

Handling Emergency Restraining Orders

Often, restraining orders are granted without your presence or input, leaving you blindsided and defenseless. These orders—you may call them injunctions—can limit contact, affect child custody, and appear online to employers or neighbors. Acting fast is critical. We can file motions to modify or dissolve temporary orders and take an active role in your first hearing—where the court determines whether to make the order permanent. We prepare legal arguments, gather character witnesses, and present evidence to counter accusations. While the protective order is in place, we also guide you on how to comply safely while preserving your ability to defend yourself. Balancing respect for the court’s authority with strong legal challenge is key, and we’re ready to handle both with care and confidence.

Building a Courtroom Defense Strategy

Going to trial on domestic violence charges requires careful assembly of a defense case—with strong evidentiary and testimonial components. Our trial plan often includes:

• Challenging how evidence was collected—illegal searches, missing chain of custody, faulty procedures.
• Questioning credibility—conflicting witness accounts, bias, or inconsistent statements.
• Using expert witnesses—medical examiners, forensic experts, psychologists who can provide insight.
• Leveraging video, text messages, social media records, or medical records to support your version of events.

We also identify alternatives to conviction, such as restorative justice programs or diversion options, which can reduce penalties and avoid lasting criminal records. For misdemeanors, probation with counseling may avoid incarceration; felony charges might be resolved with plea bargains that protect key rights. Each decision is assessed for its long-term impact, including custody considerations, employment, licensing, and immigration status.

Addressing Child Custody and Family Consequences

Domestic violence allegations often intersect with family law—affecting custody, visitation, and support decisions. Florida courts take safety concerns seriously, potentially restricting your access to your children. We work collaboratively with family law attorneys to protect parental rights. Our lawyers challenge unbalanced narratives, seek evaluations, and present expert testimony on your behalf. We help ensure you maintain involvement in your child’s life while compliance with court mandates remains intact. For serious allegations, we also pursue supervised visitation or parenting plans that reflect both concern for safety and the presumption of innocence. Our objective: to preserve your relationship with your children and dignity in front of the court.

Post-Trial Steps and Long-Term Protection

After trial or plea resolution, our work continues. If you’re convicted, we pursue appeals, modification of sentences, and help with sealing or expunging eligible records down the road. We also assist with lifting or modifying restraining orders once the legal risk has passed. Our goal is long-term freedom—regaining normalcy beyond the courtroom. We educate clients on post-case legal exposure, recommend counseling or anger management when required, and remain available for follow-up legal needs. Your life after case resolution deserves the same attention and protection as what happens during court.

Domestic violence allegations can be life‑altering—but decisive, strategic defense can protect your rights and reclaim your future. At Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, PA, we combine courtroom assurance with personal support to guide you step-by-step. Don’t face this alone—reach out now to build a defense that works for you.