New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyers

Compassionate Domestic Violence Attorneys in Bergen County, NJ Fight to Protect Clients From the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence in Passaic County, Essex County, and Throughout New York, including Queens County, Nassau County, and NYC

Have you been a victim of domestic violence? If so, you should not have to live in fear of future harassment or harm. The experienced New Jersey domestic violence lawyers at the Choi Law Firm can help you advocate for your rights in a domestic violence matter. Since 2005, our law firm has been committed to giving clients experienced legal advice and helping them work toward results that are better for them and their families. When you turn to us for help with your domestic violence case, you can expect our legal team to take a hands-on approach to your representation. With more than 90 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys can provide you with prompt legal support and vigorous advocacy.

Do not wait to speak with our experienced domestic violence attorneys in Bergen County, NJ about your situation. Contact us at the Choi Law Firm for a case evaluation to talk about your legal options if you are in a violent situation with an intimate partner.

When Do You Have a Domestic Violence Case?

Domestic violence occurs when a person commits a specific offense enumerated under the state’s domestic violence law against a person that they share a qualifying relationship with. Examples of relationships that may give rise to a domestic violence case include:

• Marriage
• Separated or divorced spouses
• Currently or having previously resided in the same household
• Dating, intimate, or sexual relationship
• Having a child in common or anticipating having a child in common (due to pregnancy)

A perpetrator of domestic violence must be at least 18 years old, legally emancipated, or be married or have a child (or be pregnant with a child).

Types of Cases That Our New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyers Can Help You With

At the Choi Law Firm, our experienced domestic violence attorneys in Bergen County, NJ can provide the legal assistance you need in domestic violence cases arising from:

• Harassment
• Assault
• Terroristic threats
• Stalking
• Cyberharassment/cyberstalking
• Sexual assault
• Criminal restraint
• False imprisonment
• Kidnapping
• Criminal sexual contact
• Criminal mischief
• Lewdness
• Criminal trespass
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Strangulation
• Menacing
• Reckless endangerment

What Can You Expect in a Domestic Violence Case?

In New York and New Jersey, a domestic violence case begins when an alleged victim of domestic violence files a civil complaint or petition with the court to seek a protective order. When you file a domestic violence complaint or petition, you will be expected to describe the incident of domestic violence that led to the complaint or petition, as well as any other incidents of domestic violence between you and the perpetrator. In your complaint or petition, you can also tell the court what specific forms of relief you want in any protective order issued by the court, including precluding the perpetrator from abusing, harassing, or stalking family members and friends, requiring the perpetrator not to come within a certain distance of you, excluding the perpetrator from any home you share, or ordering the perpetrator to pay child support if you share children.

Once you file your complaint or petition, the court will issue a temporary protective order, which lasts until the conclusion of your domestic violence case, unless earlier withdrawn by the court. The court will also schedule a hearing to decide whether to issue a final protective order. Prior to the hearing, you must ensure that the party you filed the case against is served with the complaint and summons, either by having the police serve the paper or by hiring a private process server.

At the hearing, both you and the party you filed your complaint or petition against will have an opportunity to present evidence, witnesses, and testimony to the court. After considering the evidence, if the court finds that an act of domestic violence occurred and that you need a protective order to prevent future acts of domestic violence, the court will issue a final order of protection. Final orders in New Jersey are permanent, while final orders in New York can last anywhere from two to five years.

Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation to Discuss the Details of Your Case with Our Knowledgeable New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyers

Get the legal help you need from our experienced domestic violence attorneys in Bergen County, NJ. We assist clients in Essex County, Passaic County, Queens County, Nassau County, and throughout North Jersey and NYC. Contact the Choi Law Firm today for an initial case review to see how we can protect your rights in your domestic violence matter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence Cases in New Jersey