Domestic Abuse Defense

Domestic Abuse Defense Lawyers in Neenah and Appleton

Perhaps it began as a private argument at home. But if the argument got physical and someone called the police, the criminal consequences may become very heavy without assistance from an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer.

Convictions on domestic assault charges carry major penalties, even on a first offense. In addition to fines and possible jail time, consider the following possible negative effects of a domestic abuse conviction:

• Conviction on violent domestic abuse results in a lifetime revocation of your right to own or possess a gun
• Any domestic abuse conviction is publicly accessible via a public Web site operated by the Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP)
• If convicted of a domestic abuse offense, you may be barred from entering federal buildings

If charged with domestic abuse, hire a defense attorney

Do not handle criminal spousal abuse charges on your own. The possible negative consequences are far too serious. In Neenah and Appleton, Wisconsin, consult the criminal defense lawyers at Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC. Our defense lawyers work criminal cases both large and small, and we approach domestic abuse defense the same way we approach all other criminal defense work:

• We prepare for trial from the beginning stages of representation.
• We conduct an independent investigation into the facts and the credibility of the complaining witness (the alleged victim).
• We interview witnesses and family members who may have useful insight into the personality and credibility of the alleged victim.
• We subpoena medical records that provide insight into the current complaint and the alleged victim's past medical history.

Our goal in domestic abuse defense, as in all other criminal defense work, is to use our investigation and negotiation skills to minimize the potential negative consequences. If we can argue for dismissal of the charges, we will do so. If we can argue for a lesser charge with lower penalties, we will do so. If we believe the best way to vindicate a client in a domestic abuse defense case is to take the case to trial, we will do with careful preparation and a protective attitude toward our client's rights.

Free telephone consultation in domestic abuse defense cases

Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is an important decision. In order to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your situation before retaining our firm to represent you, we offer free initial telephone consultations. Please contact our Neenah office

Free Initial Consultation

If you have been arrested for a criminal or drunk driving offense, if you have been charged with a crime, or if you have already been convicted and want to appeal the conviction, please call Hammett, Bellin & Oswald at 920-720-0000 for a free initial consultation, or email the attorneys for a response.

From the Neenah law offices of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, the criminal and drunk driving defense attorneys represent people throughout the Fox Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin, and most frequently appear in the criminal courts in Winnebago County (located in Oshkosh WI), Outagamie County (located in Appleton, WI), Brown County (located in Green Bay, WI), and Fond du Lac County (located in Fond du Lac, WI).