Santa Cruz and Monterey Domestic Violence Attorney

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If you are accused of domestic violence, or if contact with your family is limited by a restraining order, a lawyer can help you get your life back on track. Contact me, Monterey domestic violence attorney John R. Coniglio today for a free initial consultation.

At the law offices of John R. Coniglio, I defend individuals facing the following:

• Domestic violence
• Domestic abuse
• Domestic assault and battery
• Domestic battery
• Spousal abuse
• Orders of protection
• Permanent retraining orders
• Temporary restraining orders

As an experienced California domestic abuse lawyer, I work quickly and aggressively to mitigate the damages caused by allegations of domestic violence.

When a domestic violence disturbance is reported to the police, or when the police hear allegations of spousal abuse, they make an arrest. Additionally, courts often issue protective orders based on allegations of domestic abuse. The protective or restraining order remains in effect for a specified period of time even if the alleged victim recants or changes his or her story. This can create heavy burdens because often temporary restraining orders prevent access to a family's house, including access to collect clothing or other necessities.

As a domestic violence attorney, I work to get restraining orders and emergency protective orders modified or lifted. Modification of a restraining order could allow the individual accused of domestic violence or spousal abuse back into the home, or it could allow for domestic violence counseling as an alternative to a domestic violence prosecution.

If you have been arrested for domestic abuse or domestic violence, contact me, Monterey domestic violence attorney John R. Coniglio today. I offer reasonable rates and free case evaluations.