Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Suffolk County, New York

Being charged with domestic violence in Suffolk County is a serious matter that can result in jail time, substantial fines, permanent criminal records, orders of protection that keep you from your home and family, and consequences that affect child custody, employment, and every aspect of your life. Domestic violence cases are emotionally charged, often involve false or exaggerated accusations, and are aggressively prosecuted even when alleged victims want charges dropped. Attorney Michael Brown is Suffolk County’s most experienced domestic violence defense lawyer, with a proven track record of successfully defending clients against all types of domestic violence charges.

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Understanding Domestic Violence Under New York Law

New York does not have a single crime called “domestic violence.” Instead, domestic violence is a designation applied to various criminal offenses when they are committed against family or household members. These offenses can range from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies, and they carry enhanced consequences beyond the underlying criminal charges.

Domestic violence charges in New York typically involve offenses defined under the New York Penal Law, prosecuted under the framework of the Family Court Act and Criminal Procedure Law. The designation of “domestic violence” applies when the alleged victim is a family or household member as defined by law.

Who Qualifies as a Family or Household Member

Under New York law, family or household members include:

Spouses or former spouses
Persons who have a child in common, regardless of whether they were ever married or lived together
Persons in an intimate relationship, including current or former dating partners (the court considers factors like the length and nature of the relationship, frequency of interaction, and length of time since the relationship ended)
Family members related by blood or marriage, including parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws
Persons who are or were residing together in the same household

The broad definition means that domestic violence charges can arise from incidents involving not just romantic partners but also roommates, adult children living at home, elderly parents, and extended family members.

Common Domestic Violence Offenses

Assault Offenses

Assault is the most common domestic violence charge. When assault occurs between family or household members, it becomes domestic assault.

Assault in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.00): A Class A misdemeanor when a person intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to a family member, or with criminal negligence causes injury using a deadly weapon. Physical injury means impairment of physical condition or substantial pain.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail, probation, fines, mandatory batterer’s intervention programs, and orders of protection

Assault in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.05): A Class D violent felony involving more serious circumstances, such as:

Intentionally causing serious physical injury (substantial risk of death, protracted disfigurement, or protracted impairment of health or bodily organ)
Intentionally causing injury with a weapon or dangerous instrument
Recklessly causing serious injury with a weapon
Penalties: 2 to 7 years in prison, with mandatory minimum sentences in many cases

Assault in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.10): A Class B violent felony when someone intentionally causes serious physical injury with a deadly weapon, causes serious permanent disfigurement, or acts with depraved indifference to human life.

Penalties: 5 to 25 years in prison with mandatory minimum sentences

Strangulation and Related Offenses

New York has specific laws addressing strangulation in domestic violence contexts because of the serious danger and lethality associated with choking.

Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation (New York Penal Law § 121.11): A Class A misdemeanor when a person blocks the nose or mouth, or applies pressure to the throat or neck, thereby impairing breathing or blood circulation, causing stupor, loss of consciousness, or physical injury or impairment.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail

Strangulation in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 121.12): A Class D violent felony when someone commits criminal obstruction of breathing against a family or household member and has been previously convicted of the same offense within the preceding ten years.

Penalties: 2 to 7 years in prison

Strangulation in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 121.13): A Class C violent felony when someone commits criminal obstruction of breathing and causes stupor, loss of consciousness, or any other physical injury or impairment.

Penalties: 3.5 to 15 years in prison

Strangulation charges are taken extremely seriously because research shows that non-fatal strangulation is a significant predictor of future lethal violence in domestic relationships.

Harassment Offenses

Harassment in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 240.26): A violation (not a crime) when someone:

Strikes, shoves, kicks, or subjects another to physical contact with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm
Follows a person in a public place
Engages in a course of conduct that serves no legitimate purpose and causes alarm or annoyance
Penalties: Up to 15 days in jail, fines

While technically a violation, harassment charges in domestic contexts still result in criminal court proceedings and can lead to orders of protection.

Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 240.30): A Class A misdemeanor when someone communicates by telephone, email, text, or other electronic means with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person, or when they strike, shove, kick, or subject another to physical contact because of their race, religion, or other protected characteristic.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail, fines, probation

In domestic violence contexts, this often involves repeated phone calls, text messages, emails, or social media communications that harass or threaten family members.

Menacing Offenses

Menacing in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.14): A Class A misdemeanor when someone intentionally places another in fear of physical injury, serious physical injury, or death by displaying a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail, fines, probation

Menacing in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.15): A Class B misdemeanor when someone, by physical menace, intentionally places another in fear of death, imminent serious physical injury, or physical injury.

Penalties: Up to 90 days in jail, fines

Stalking Offenses

Stalking charges frequently arise in domestic violence situations, particularly following relationship breakups.

Stalking in the Fourth Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.45): A Class B misdemeanor when someone intentionally engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that they know or reasonably should know will cause that person to fear for their safety or the safety of others, or causes material harm to their mental or emotional health.

Penalties: Up to 90 days in jail, fines

Stalking in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.50): A Class A misdemeanor when someone commits stalking in the fourth degree against three or more persons, against one person on three or more occasions, or when the conduct consists of following or surveillance.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail, fines, probation

Stalking in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.55): A Class E felony when stalking involves additional factors such as:

Displaying a weapon
Causing fear of physical injury or death
Prior conviction for certain crimes against the same victim
Penalties: Up to 4 years in prison

Stalking in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.60): A Class D felony when stalking involves causing physical injury, using a weapon, or the defendant has prior stalking or related convictions.

Penalties: 2 to 7 years in prison

Reckless Endangerment

Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.20): A Class A misdemeanor when someone recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail

Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 120.25): A Class D felony when someone, under circumstances demonstrating a depraved indifference to human life, recklessly engages in conduct creating a grave risk of death to another person.

Penalties: 2 to 7 years in prison

Unlawful Imprisonment and Kidnapping

Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 135.05): A Class A misdemeanor when someone restrains another person.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail

Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 135.10): A Class E felony when someone restrains another with a risk of serious physical injury or when the restraint lasts for a substantial period.

Penalties: Up to 4 years in prison

Kidnapping in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 135.20): A Class B felony involving abduction or restraining someone for various purposes including ransom, using them as a shield or hostage, inflicting physical injury, or interfering with governmental functions.

Penalties: 5 to 25 years in prison

Criminal Contempt

When someone violates an order of protection, they can be charged with criminal contempt.

Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 215.50): A Class A misdemeanor when someone intentionally violates an order of protection or engages in disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent behavior during court proceedings.

Penalties: Up to one year in jail

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (New York Penal Law § 215.51): A Class E felony when someone violates an order of protection by:

Intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury
Using or threatening to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument
Repeatedly violating orders of protection (three or more violations)
Penalties: Up to 4 years in prison

Aggravated Criminal Contempt (New York Penal Law § 215.52): A Class D felony when someone violates an order of protection by causing serious physical injury.

Penalties: 2 to 7 years in prison

Criminal Mischief and Property Damage

Criminal Mischief (New York Penal Law § 145.00 – § 145.12): Ranges from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B felony depending on the amount of property damage. This includes intentionally damaging another person’s property.

Penalties: Range from up to one year in jail for amounts under $250, to 5 to 25 years in prison for damage exceeding $250,000

In domestic contexts, criminal mischief often involves damaging a partner’s car, phone, clothing, or household property during disputes.

Coercion

Coercion in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law § 135.60): A Class A misdemeanor when someone compels or induces another to engage in or refrain from conduct by instilling fear of:

Physical injury
Property damage
Using or abusing their position as a public servant
Other harmful acts
Penalties: Up to one year in jail

Sexual Offenses

Domestic violence can also involve sexual offenses when they occur between family or household members:

Sexual Abuse: Ranges from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony depending on the circumstances and degree of the offense. Sexual abuse involves subjecting another person to sexual contact without consent.

Rape: Class B, D, or E felony depending on the degree. Rape involves sexual intercourse without consent, including situations where consent cannot be given due to incapacity.

These charges carry severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences and sex offender registration requirements.

Orders of Protection

Orders of protection (also called restraining orders) are civil court orders that restrict contact and proximity between parties. They are among the most significant consequences of domestic violence allegations.

Types of Orders of Protection

Temporary Order of Protection: Issued at arraignment or early in the case, lasting until the case is resolved.

Final Order of Protection: Issued as part of a plea agreement or after conviction, typically lasting from one to five years, though they can be extended or made permanent in some circumstances.

Stay-Away Order: Requires the defendant to stay away from the protected party’s home, workplace, school, and other locations, and prohibits all contact.

Refrain-From Order: Prohibits specific conduct such as harassment, threats, or assault, but doesn’t require staying away.

Full or Limited Order: Full orders include both stay-away and refrain-from provisions; limited orders may only include refrain-from provisions.

Consequences of Orders of Protection

Orders of protection have severe practical consequences:

Loss of Home Access: If you share a residence with the protected party, you may be barred from your own home
Child Contact Restrictions: Orders can prohibit contact with your children or limit custody and visitation rights
Employment Impact: You may be unable to go to work if the protected party works at the same location
Firearm Prohibition: Federal and state law prohibit firearm possession while subject to certain orders of protection
Criminal Charges for Violations: Any violation of an order of protection, even accidental or at the protected party’s invitation, can result in immediate arrest and additional criminal charges
Immigration Consequences: For non-citizens, orders of protection can affect immigration status

Modifying or Vacating Orders of Protection

While challenging, it is sometimes possible to modify or vacate orders of protection when:

The protected party consents to modification or vacating
Circumstances have changed
The order creates undue hardship
The underlying charges are dismissed

Attorney Michael Brown has extensive experience seeking modifications and dismissals of orders of protection.

Special Considerations in Domestic Violence Cases

Mandatory Arrest Policies

New York has mandatory arrest policies for domestic violence incidents. When police respond to domestic violence calls and have probable cause to believe a domestic violence offense occurred, they are required to make an arrest in many circumstances, particularly when:

Physical injury is visible
An order of protection has been violated
A weapon was used
The offense involves strangulation

This means police often make arrests even when alleged victims don’t want arrests made.

Prosecution Without Victim Cooperation

Domestic violence cases are often prosecuted even when the alleged victim recants, asks that charges be dropped, or refuses to cooperate. Prosecutors can proceed using:

911 call recordings
Police officer testimony about observations and statements at the scene
Medical records documenting injuries
Photographs of injuries or property damage
Text messages, emails, and other communications
Statements made to police or others
Other witness testimony

The decision to prosecute is made by the District Attorney, not the alleged victim. Many defendants mistakenly believe charges will be dropped if the alleged victim doesn’t want to proceed—this is often not the case.

Batterer’s Intervention Programs

Domestic violence convictions often require completion of batterer’s intervention programs (also called abuser intervention programs). These court-mandated programs typically involve:

26 to 52 weeks of group sessions
Education about power, control, and abuse
Accountability for violent behavior
Fees for program participation

Failure to complete these programs can result in probation violations and additional penalties.

Long-Term Consequences of Domestic Violence Convictions

Beyond immediate criminal penalties, domestic violence convictions carry devastating long-term consequences:

Child Custody and Visitation Impact

Domestic violence convictions severely affect custody and visitation:

Courts presume that domestic violence against a parent is against the child’s best interests
Custody is typically awarded to the non-abusive parent
Visitation may be supervised or highly restricted
Family court judges consider any history of domestic violence in all custody determinations
Child protective services may become involved

Even if children were not present during the alleged domestic violence, courts consider the impact on children of violence between parents.

Immigration Consequences

For non-citizens, domestic violence convictions have catastrophic immigration consequences:

Domestic violence convictions are “crimes of domestic violence” under immigration law
These convictions trigger deportation for legal permanent residents
Pending naturalization applications are denied
Visa applications are denied
Waivers and relief are extremely limited
Even misdemeanor domestic violence convictions can result in deportation

Employment Impact

Domestic violence convictions affect employment:

Background checks reveal convictions
Many employers automatically disqualify applicants with domestic violence convictions
Professional licenses may be revoked or denied (especially in healthcare, education, law enforcement)
Security clearances become impossible to obtain
Government employment is often unavailable
Career advancement may be blocked

Housing Difficulties

Domestic violence convictions create housing problems:

Landlords often deny rental applications
Public housing may be unavailable
You may be barred from living with family members who receive public assistance
Obtaining mortgages becomes more difficult

Firearm Prohibition

Federal and New York law prohibit firearm possession for individuals:

Convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence
Subject to certain orders of protection
Convicted of any felony

This prohibition is lifetime and affects:

Legal gun ownership
Hunting
Law enforcement and military careers
Security and protective services careers

Professional Licensing

Many professional licenses are affected by domestic violence convictions:

Healthcare licenses (doctors, nurses, EMTs)
Educational licenses (teachers, counselors)
Legal licenses (attorneys)
Financial and insurance licenses
Trade licenses (contractors, electricians)

Licensing boards often suspend or revoke licenses following domestic violence convictions.

Social and Personal Consequences

Domestic violence convictions carry social stigma:

Damaged reputation in family and community
Strained relationships with children and family members
Difficulty forming new relationships
Mental health impacts
Ongoing disclosure requirements

Common Defenses to Domestic Violence Charges

As Suffolk County’s most experienced domestic violence defense attorney, Michael Brown employs comprehensive defense strategies:

Self-Defense

New York law permits the use of reasonable force to defend yourself or others from unlawful physical force. Attorney Brown can establish:

You reasonably believed you or another faced imminent harm
The force you used was proportionate to the threat
You did not initiate the confrontation
You were the true victim, not the aggressor

In domestic violence cases, police often arrest the wrong person, particularly when both parties have injuries or when the true aggressor makes the first call to police.

Mutual Combat

Sometimes both parties are equally involved in physical confrontation. Attorney Brown can demonstrate:

Both parties were aggressors
You should not have been the only one charged
The alleged victim was not merely defending themselves
The situation was mutual combat, not domestic violence

False Accusations

Unfortunately, domestic violence allegations are sometimes fabricated or exaggerated, particularly in contexts involving:

Contentious divorces or separations
Child custody disputes
Property disputes
One party seeking advantage in family court
Revenge for infidelity or other relationship issues
Mental health issues affecting the accuser

Attorney Brown thoroughly investigates false accusation scenarios and presents evidence of:

Motive to lie
History of false accusations
Inconsistencies in allegations
Lack of corroborating evidence
Evidence contradicting accusations

Lack of Intent

Many domestic violence charges require proof of intent. Attorney Brown can show:

Any injury was accidental, not intentional
You did not intend to cause harm
The incident was a genuine accident
The prosecution cannot prove intent beyond reasonable doubt

Insufficient Evidence of Injury

For assault charges, prosecutors must prove physical injury (impairment of physical condition or substantial pain). Attorney Brown challenges:

Whether alleged injuries meet the legal definition of physical injury
Whether injuries were documented
Whether injuries could have been self-inflicted or caused by other means
Whether medical evidence supports assault allegations

Challenging Witness Credibility

Domestic violence cases often hinge on witness testimony. Attorney Brown scrutinizes:

Inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s statements
Inconsistencies between different witnesses
Bias, motive to lie, or ulterior motives
Intoxication or impaired perception at the time of incident
Prior false accusations
Mental health issues affecting credibility

Challenging Police Procedures and Reports

Attorney Brown examines whether:

Police conducted proper investigations
Police reports accurately reflect what occurred
Police showed bias in determining who to arrest
Proper procedures were followed
Evidence was properly collected and preserved

Violation of Constitutional Rights

Attorney Brown challenges:

Whether statements were obtained in violation of Miranda rights
Whether searches were constitutional
Whether evidence should be suppressed due to constitutional violations

Negotiating Reduced Charges

Even in challenging cases, Attorney Brown’s experience often results in:

Reduction from felony to misdemeanor charges
Reduction from assault to harassment
Reduction to violations rather than crimes
Dismissal in exchange for anger management or counseling
Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD), resulting in eventual dismissal
Agreements avoiding jail time and criminal records

Five Reasons Attorney Michael Brown Is Your Best Choice for Domestic Violence Defense

Unmatched Experience in Domestic Violence Cases: As Suffolk County’s most experienced domestic violence defense attorney, Michael Brown has successfully defended hundreds of clients against domestic violence charges ranging from harassment violations to serious felony assault, strangulation, and stalking cases. His deep understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence cases—including false accusations, mutual combat situations, self-defense scenarios, and the complexities of intimate partner disputes—enables him to craft winning defense strategies that less experienced attorneys never consider.
Expert Navigation of Orders of Protection: Orders of protection are among the most devastating immediate consequences of domestic violence charges, potentially keeping you from your home, children, and normal life. Attorney Brown has extensive experience challenging orders of protection, negotiating their terms, seeking modifications when appropriate, and helping clients understand and comply with order requirements to avoid additional criminal charges. His strategic approach to orders of protection can make the difference between being barred from your home and maintaining some contact with your family during the pendency of your case.
Understanding of Family Court and Criminal Court Intersection: Domestic violence cases often involve simultaneous family court proceedings including custody disputes, divorce, orders of protection, and child protective services investigations. Attorney Brown understands how criminal charges affect family court matters and vice versa, providing comprehensive representation that protects your interests in both arenas. He knows how to prevent statements made in family court from damaging your criminal defense, and how to use favorable criminal case outcomes to improve family court results.
Strategic Approach to Reluctant Victim Cases: Many domestic violence prosecutions proceed even when alleged victims recant, refuse to cooperate, or actively oppose prosecution. Attorney Brown has extensive experience with these cases and knows how to leverage victim non-cooperation strategically, challenge hearsay evidence, suppress statements made without proper foundation, and demonstrate the lack of reliable evidence when victims won’t testify. He understands the special evidentiary rules and challenges presented when prosecutors attempt to proceed without victim cooperation.
Comprehensive Understanding of Immigration and Collateral Consequences: Domestic violence convictions carry unique and severe collateral consequences including immigration deportation, firearm prohibition, custody loss, and employment barriers. Attorney Brown structures defenses specifically to minimize or avoid these collateral consequences, understanding which charges trigger deportation, which convictions prohibit firearm possession, and how to negotiate resolutions that protect your immigration status, custody rights, and future opportunities beyond just the criminal penalties.

The Critical Importance of Immediate Representation

Domestic violence cases require immediate legal intervention. Contact Attorney Michael Brown right away because:

Orders of Protection Are Issued Immediately: At your first court appearance (arraignment), judges routinely issue temporary orders of protection that can keep you from your home and family. Attorney Brown can advocate for limited orders, fight for modifications, or in some cases prevent orders from being issued, but only if he’s involved immediately.

Evidence Preservation: Physical evidence, photographs of alleged injuries, 911 recordings, text messages, and witness memories must be preserved quickly. Attorney Brown acts immediately to preserve all evidence, especially evidence supporting self-defense or demonstrating false accusations.

Preventing Damaging Statements: People arrested for domestic violence often try to explain what happened to police, making statements that become devastating evidence. Attorney Brown ensures you exercise your right to remain silent and don’t inadvertently damage your defense.

Immigration Concerns: If you’re not a U.S. citizen, immediate legal advice is critical. Even an arrest can trigger immigration consequences, and Attorney Brown needs to structure your defense from the beginning to minimize deportation risk.

Child Custody Protection: Domestic violence arrests often lead to emergency custody modifications in family court. Early legal intervention can protect your parental rights and prevent adverse custody changes.

Witness Interviews: Attorney Brown needs to interview witnesses while memories are fresh and before they’re influenced by police or prosecutors. Early investigation often reveals exculpatory evidence.

Understanding Collateral Civil Proceedings

Domestic violence criminal charges often trigger related civil proceedings:

Family Court Proceedings

Alleged victims can file for orders of protection in family court independently of criminal court. These civil orders carry similar prohibitions and can result in contempt charges if violated.

Custody and Visitation Proceedings

Domestic violence allegations typically result in custody and visitation proceedings where allegations are litigated separately from criminal charges. Attorney Brown can coordinate criminal and family court defense strategies.

Child Protective Services Investigations

When domestic violence involves children (even as witnesses), child protective services may investigate and potentially remove children from the home. Attorney Brown can help navigate these investigations while protecting your criminal case.

Immigration Proceedings

For non-citizens, arrests or convictions can trigger deportation proceedings. Attorney Brown coordinates with immigration attorneys to protect against removal.

What to Do If You’re Charged with Domestic Violence

If you’ve been arrested for domestic violence or are under investigation:

Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent: Do not explain what happened to police. Do not try to give your side of the story. Do not discuss the incident. Politely state: “I want to speak with my attorney and I am exercising my right to remain silent.”

Request an Attorney Immediately: Clearly invoke your right to counsel: “I want an attorney.” Once you invoke this right, police must stop questioning you.

Do Not Contact the Alleged Victim: Any contact, including texts, calls, emails, social media messages, or third-party contact, can result in additional criminal charges for violating orders of protection or witness tampering. Even if the alleged victim contacts you or invites contact, do not respond.

Preserve Evidence: Save any text messages, emails, photos, videos, or other evidence that supports your defense, including evidence showing the alleged victim’s state of mind, threats they made, or false accusations. Provide this evidence only to your attorney.

Document Injuries: If you were injured during the incident, photograph your injuries and seek medical attention. Medical records documenting your injuries can support self-defense claims.

Identify Witnesses: Make note of anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information, including neighbors who may have heard what happened.

Comply with All Court Orders: If an order of protection is issued, comply strictly with all terms. Do not violate the order for any reason, even if the alleged victim asks you to. Any violation, however innocent, can result in immediate arrest and additional charges.

Do Not Discuss Your Case: Don’t talk about your case with anyone except your attorney—not family members, friends, or others. These conversations are not privileged and can be used against you.

Document Everything: Write down everything you remember about the incident, including what led up to it, who was the aggressor, any witnesses, and all relevant details.

Contact Attorney Michael Brown Immediately: Domestic violence cases move quickly and have immediate consequences including orders of protection, potential loss of child custody, and jail time. Every hour without experienced representation can harm your case. Attorney Brown needs to begin working immediately to protect your rights, your freedom, your family relationships, and your future.

Understanding the Prosecution’s Approach

Suffolk County prosecutors aggressively pursue domestic violence cases because:

Domestic violence is viewed as a serious public safety concern
Prosecutors operate under policies mandating aggressive prosecution
They often proceed without victim cooperation using other evidence
They view their role as protecting alleged victims, not honoring victims’ wishes

Understanding this aggressive approach is critical to mounting an effective defense. Attorney Michael Brown knows how Suffolk County prosecutors handle domestic violence cases and how to counter their strategies.

Your Family and Future Are Worth Fighting For

A domestic violence charge can tear apart your family, keep you from your home and children, destroy your reputation, end your career, and result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. But a charge is not a conviction. With experienced, aggressive legal representation, many defendants achieve outcomes that protect their freedom, their families, and their futures—whether through dismissal, acquittal at trial, reduction to lesser charges, or favorable resolutions that avoid jail time and criminal records.

Domestic violence cases are highly defensible with the right attorney. Many involve false accusations, exaggerations, mutual combat situations, or self-defense scenarios. Constitutional protections guard your rights. Technical requirements for proving intent and injury create opportunities for defense. Every domestic violence case deserves a vigorous defense.

You need Suffolk County’s most experienced domestic violence defense lawyer—someone who has successfully defended hundreds of domestic violence cases, who understands the emotional dynamics and strategic challenges these cases present, who knows how to challenge false accusations, who can effectively argue self-defense, and who will fight tirelessly to protect your freedom, your family, and your future.

Contact Attorney Michael Brown today for a confidential consultation about your domestic violence case. Time is critical. Orders of protection may already be keeping you from your home and family. Don’t let domestic violence charges destroy your life and tear apart your family. Early action and experienced representation can make all the difference. Let Suffolk County’s most experienced domestic violence defense attorney put his expertise, his experience, and his unwavering commitment to work protecting you, your rights, your family relationships, and your future.