Domestic Violence & Family Law

Understanding Why You Need a Family Law Attorney

The California Family Code provides extensive laws pertaining to families, including marriage, domestic partnership, marital property, divorce, child support, spousal support, and restraining orders. Domestic violence also falls under the area of family law since it involves spouses, or parents and their children. Domestic abuse and violence can also be handled through a criminal case, but in order to handle domestic violence on a more personal level, you need a Pasadena domestic violence lawyer with a deep understanding of family law.

The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer has served Pasadena for 15 years, and our firm has over 54 years of collective experience. Our firm has come to be recognized as the premier family law firm in Pasadena and can provide the caring and understanding counsel and guidance that you need. Dealing with domestic violence is a scary and difficult process, but our attorneys are respectful and compassionate and will assist you through each step. We can help you obtain a temporary restraining order to protect you until you can go to court and obtain a permanent order. Our founding attorney has an extensive background in law enforcement and criminal defense, which means we are also capable of providing skilled defense against wrongful allegations of domestic violence. Call today to learn more about how a family law attorney can handle your domestic violence case.

Contact a Pasadena Domestic Violence Lawyer

The sooner you consult with an attorney from our firm, the more time we will have to assist you. Our certified specialties include family law, with our lawyers having undergone a considerable amount of testing and peer reviews to be certified by the State Bar of California. We have experience in all areas of family law and have practiced extensively in domestic violence cases. Our attorneys are also skilled litigators who have logged more than 20,000 hours in the courtroom. Contact our firm at your earliest convenience to get started on your case. We will fight for you!