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Brooklyn Domestic Violence Lawyer

Last Updated on: 30th March 2025, 09:15 pm

BROOKLYN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER

f you’re reading this, you might be in a world of legal trouble, or you’re worried you might be soon. Domestic violence charges in Brooklyn can lead to jail time, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record. The best move is to act now, before the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office ramps up the case against you. They have unlimited resources, and the polcie take this very seriously. They do not take domestic violence kindly. There’s enormous social pressures to protect people from violence.

We are Spodek Law Group, a premier, and award winning, New York / Federal criminal defense law firm. We’ve got over 50 years of combined experience helping people nationwide. Our primary goal is simple: defend you aggressively, and get the best possible outcome. We’re blunt about what’s at stake.

WHY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE MATTERS IN BROOKLYN

Brooklyn has its own local laws, court procedures, and prosecutors who take domestic violence seriously. Eric Gonzalez, the Brooklyn DA, has made it clear that domestic violence cases are a top priority. If you get arrested for something like assault or harassment against a family member, you could face immediate bail hearings at the Kings County Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn. When you’re in front of local judges who see thousands of these cases each year, it’s crucial to have a team that understands the Brooklyn justice system from top to bottom.

Domestic violence cases in Brooklyn often trigger mandatory arrest policies. That means if the NYPD officers see evidence of an assault, or fear for the alleged victim’s safety, they’ll likely make an arrest on the spot. Once you’re cuffed and processed, the consequences are immediate. You could spend time in jail, lose contact with your family, and face an Order of Protection barring you from your own home.

Most people don’t realize that the Brooklyn Family Justice Center (NYC Family Justice Centers) offers support to alleged victims, giving them resources to push the prosecution forward. That means you’ll face not just the State’s attorneys, but a whole system trying to secure a conviction or a guilty plea.

WHAT THE LAW SAYS AND WHY IT’S SERIOUS

In New York, domestic violence isn’t a single crime. It’s a range of charges like assault, harassment, stalking, menacing, and sometimes strangulation. If you’re found guilty of assault in the third degree (New York Penal Law 120.00), you could face up to one year in jail and a criminal record that can’t be sealed. That means you’ll lose your job and potentially face major hurdles in finding housing. If it’s a felony assault (like first-degree assault under Penal Law 120.10), you risk prison time, which could mean multiple years or even decades behind bars.

Evidence will be collected from police reports, medical records, and statements from alleged victims. Evidence that’s collected improperly will be thrown out. That can change the governments strategy. If key evidence gets tossed, it can weaken the case against you, possibly resulting in charges being reduced or dismissed. Without evidence, there is no proof – there is no case, just an allegation. But that’s not enough to win your case.  But let’s be real—evidence suppression only happens when your lawyer knows how to fight for it, and can prove that your rights were violated. If your attorney overlooks details, you risk missing an opportunity to beat the case.

Domestic violence allegations in Brooklyn can come with additional consequences if children are involved. Child Protective Services may step in. You might lose custody or visitation. This can wreck your family life. When you’re dealing with these issues, you better have an attorney who’s on top of everything and ready to address each threat head-on.

OUR STRATEGIES

As NYC Criminal Lawyers with a deep knowledge of Brooklyn’s courts, we’ve handled numerous domestic violence situations. We’ll do more than just show up in court. We investigate the incident, gather our own evidence, and find flaws in the prosecution’s case. If there’s a lack of proof, we’ll work to get charges dismissed. If there’s a strong case against you, we’ll look for ways to negotiate a plea or reduce the charge to something with less severe penalties.

Below is a compact set of strategies we often rely on in Brooklyn:

• Challenging Police Procedure: If the NYPD lacked probable cause to arrest you, or violated your rights during the investigation, that can lead to evidence being suppressed.
• Arguing Self-Defense: In situations, physical altercations can happen if you feared immediate harm. Proving self-defense can lead to a not-guilty verdict, or dropped charges, meaning you avoid the penalties altogether.
• Disproving Intent: Some domestic violence charges hinge on whether you intended to commit harm. If you didn’t mean to harm anyone, that argument can lead to lesser charges, or a more favorable plea bargain.
• Pointing Out False Allegations: Sometimes, family disputes or heated breakups cause someone to make untrue claims. If you can prove the accusations are fabricated, the case might collapse. That can result in a fast dismissal and a return to normal life.

UNDERSTANDING THE PENALTIES AND WHAT’S AT STAKE

Let’s get down to it. If you’re convicted, you face jail or prison, mandatory treatment programs, probation, and a criminal record. And here’s the ripple effect: your ability to get a job or rent a home in Brooklyn can be destroyed. If you’re not a citizen, you risk deportation.  A single guilty plea or verdict can derail your life. That means losing your reputation and possibly your freedom.

TAKING ACTION AND HOLDING YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE

If you truly want to fight these charges, you need a legal team that’s available 24/7, and knows Brooklyn inside and out. At Spodek Law Group, we do more than just defend you in court. We serve as your advisors, pointing out your blind spots and forcing you to confront the reality of your situation. We’re not interested in excuses. We will, however, push you to gather every piece of evidence, line up character witnesses, and comply with all court orders. That way, you set yourself up for the best possible outcome.

Consequence: Each conviction leads to a lifelong criminal record that can’t easily be sealed. That can mean problems securing employment, plus issues renting apartments in neighborhoods like Park Slope or Williamsburg.

At Spodek Law Group, we’re a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We’ve been featured on major news outlets for our legal insights, and we’ve handled countless high-profile cases. Let our experience work in your favor. We’ll craft a defense strategy that attacks the prosecution’s case, challenges improper evidence, and negotiates aggressively when needed. If it takes a trial to prove your innocence, we’ll do it. No hesitation, no second-guessing.

CONTACT OUR TEAM 24/7 FOR A RISK-FREE CONSULTATION

If you’re on our website, it’s because you need immediate help. There’s no reason to wait. The sooner we get involved, the better we can protect your future. Call us at 888-997-5177 right now, or visit the official NYC Family Justice Center website (NYC.gov Site) to see how serious domestic violence charges can get. Once you reach out, we can start gathering evidence, speaking to witnesses, and building your case.

Every single client we represent gets our honest advice, no holds barred. If you’re making excuses, we’ll call you out. If you’re ignoring key evidence, we’ll make you face it. Our job is to defend you—yours is to cooperate with every step. Together, we can fight to get the outcome you need, whether that’s a dismissal, a reduced sentence, or a not-guilty verdict.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is not legal advice for any specific case and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Visit Brooklyn DA’s official website for more details on how domestic violence cases are handled locally. You should consult a qualified attorney to discuss the facts and details of your situation. Every case is different, and we cannot guarantee outcomes.

Bottom line? Stop waiting. Call us now.