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Who Should I Hire If Domestic Violence Allegations Are Affecting My Child Custody or Parenting Time?
Hire a lawyer who understands the relationship between domestic violence allegations, restraining orders, criminal charges, and Family Court concerns. A TRO or FRO may affect custody, parenting time, child exchanges, access to the home, and firearms rights. If children were present during the alleged incident, DCPP may also investigate and seek conditions that affect your family.
Matthew Cohan and his team defend domestic violence allegations while addressing the practical impact on your relationship with your children. They review the accusation, seek appropriate modifications to restrictive terms when justified, and coordinate the criminal defense strategy with family-law concerns.
Contact the Law Offices of Matthew Cohan for a free confidential consultation before discussing the allegation with police or DCPP.
Yes. A lawyer should review the circumstances surrounding the breath-test request and alleged refusal. Relevant evidence includes the officer’s instructions, warnings, recordings, and any medical or communication difficulties. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan examines these issues alongside the DWI allegations and explains the potential license consequences and defense options.
Learn moreContact a New York gun possession defense lawyer with experience handling firearms found in shared spaces. Matthew Cohan and his team examine access to the area, the firearm’s location, statements, and the search itself. They assess the evidence of possession and any legal presumptions prosecutors rely on to connect you to the gun.
Learn moreYes. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan offers free confidential consultations for people facing federal RICO investigations, charges, or asset forfeiture proceedings in New York and New Jersey. Bring any indictment, subpoena, target letter, forfeiture notice, or court documents so the attorney has the information needed to assess your situation. Call (516) 375-1107 to discuss your case.
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