Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse Attorney

Orange County California

Under California law, a charge of domestic violence carries with it a host of serious consequences that require the skill of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Worse, a spousal abuse or domestic assault charge will not be dropped simply because your spouse or partner withdraws their complaint. I am Tustin, California, attorney Barney B. Gibbs. I defend people throughout Southern California, and I practice exclusively in criminal defense.

I have been a defense attorney for over 25 years, and I have handled over 2,000 cases, have won dismissal of more than 1,000 charges, and have defended people in over 100 jury trials. A lifelong resident of Southern California, I know the local area and the legal community here. Contact me now for a free consultation about your domestic violence charge. I am available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and I can meet you in jail.

I have handled countless cases involving domestic violence charges including:

• Spousal abuse; assault and battery
• Child abuse
• Child endangerment
• False imprisonment
• Restraining orders and protective orders

Orange County Domestic and Restraining Order Violence Defense

Under California law, you can be charged with domestic violence for any actual or threatened violence against a spouse, ex-spouse, partner, child, or any other close personal relation. Upon your arrest you will be issued a temporary restraining order. Under this order, you may not have contact with the victim. Complicating matters is the fact that you may not go home or have even indirect contact with your family members. This makes it nearly impossible for you to see your children or even get your clothes from your house.

Even if the victim of alleged spousal abuse or domestic violence wants to drop the charges, they will not be able to do so. Only the prosecutor or the judge may drop charges or terminate restraining orders. At Barney B. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, my legal team will help you limit the effect of your restraining order so you can work positively with your partner, and we will fight your domestic violence charges.

California's Three Strikes Law

Under California's three strikes law, your charge of domestic violence may qualify as a “strike.” Under this law, if you are convicted of three qualifying crimes (“strikes”), you will be sentenced to a jail sentence from 25 years to life. Whenever you face a felony charge in California, you need to protect yourself against getting a strike against your record. Contact an attorney immediately.

Contact an Experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney for Domestic Violence Defense

My practice is dedicated to providing you with one-on-one representation, honest, personal attention, and aggressive protection of your legal rights. You will always deal directly to me--I personally make all appearances in court on your behalf. I return calls and e-mails promptly and I will always be available to you when you need my help.

I represent people throughout Orange County and Southern California, including the cities of Tustin, Anaheim, Orange, and Huntington Beach.

If you have been charged with child or spousal abuse, contact me immediately for a free consultation. We can frankly discuss your domestic violence charge and your defense options.