When a person is charged with a domestic violence crime (DV) their entire life becomes a blur. Someone they love or was once in a relationship with has accused them of a crime. The person who is charged with a DV crime has a lot to lose, their home, their children, their good name and their freedom. Thus the person charged with a DV crime needs a dedicated attorney to represent him or her. Each county in New York State has a DV court and generally an Integrated Domestic Violence Court (IDV). The New York State Court system describes the DV courts as:

“New York State’s Domestic Violence Courts adjudicate criminal offenses involving intimate partners. Essential features of DV Courts include:

• A dedicated judge
• Specially trained staff
• Resource coordination
• On-site victim advocacy
• Collaboration with technical assistance teams

New York’s Domestic Violence (“DV”) Courts have been developed as part of the justice system’s coordinated response to domestic violence. Dedicated to enhancing victim safety and holding offenders accountable, DV Courts facilitate access to needed services, ensure intensive judicial monitoring and promote increased coordination between the court, community stakeholders and victim service providers.”

Each county in the state of New York has at least one Judge assigned to hear Domestic Violence cases. The person accused of committing a Domestic Violence Crime needs swift, experienced advocacy from a dedicated attorney willing to challenge the government’s allegations. If you are charged with a Domestic Violence Crime; please contact me as soon as possible. Immediate representation generally leads to favorable resolution of the case.