Domestic Violence Lawyers in Virginia

In Virginia, “family abuse” is defined as any act involving violence, force, or threat that results in bodily injury or places the victim in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury and that is committed by an abuser against his or her family or household member. Family abuse includes, but is not limited to, any forceful detention, stalking, or any criminal offense that results in bodily injury or places the victim in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury.

If you are a victim of abuse or have been charged with abuse or violation of a protective order in Virginia, contact the attorneys at Patel & Williams, PLLC to discuss your case.