Our firm helps people who have been accused of assault and battery crimes committed against spouses, romantic partners, roommates, siblings, or other household member. Our motto is "Texas Friendly Spoken Here." Although we are based in Austin, we have a state-wide practice, ensuring that your defense is fair and impartial. At Chris Dorbandt & Associates, we are very experienced in handling computer and internet cases, including:

Domestic violence is an extremely common type of assault. A charge of Assault with Bodily Injury - Family Member is usually a class A misdemeanor. However, if you do have a prior assault involving family violence, any subsequent assault that also involves family violence can be enhanced to a 3rd degree felony.

If you have been arrested for allegedly committing an act of family violence, an emergency protective order (EPO) can issued by the judge. The judge will order you to stay a certain distance from the alleged victim at all times.

In addition, the state abides by a "No Drop" policy which means that once a complaint has been filed, the alleged victim does not have the option of simply "dropping" the charges. Instead the state will pick up the charges regardless of what the alleged victim wants.

If you have been charged with a domestic violent offense, you need to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. We can help by investigating and collecting evidence necessary to defeat a domestic violent offense.

Remember, in the United States you are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Pleading "guilty" or "no contest" to a drug crime will leave you with a criminal record for the remainder of your life. A criminal conviction is a public record. How might this incident impact your personal or professional life, especially if you've been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor?

Don’t wait to see what happens, call us immediately!

Time is of the essence. Don't wait until you have been indicted by a grand jury. Get help now! You should contact us immediately for a free initial review and consultation without obligation. We are available 24-hours a day toll free at 1.877.205.3425.