Accused of a Crime- We Can Help

At VMG Family Law, we provide criminal defense services where family law and criminal law intersect. We offer the following: 

•  Domestic Violence Defense: Defending clients accused of domestic violence,   including physical abuse, harassment, or emotional abuse. This includes helping clients navigate restraining orders, potential assault charges, and false allegations.
• Child Abuse Defense: In cases where one parent is accused of child abuse or neglect, we may provide criminal defense for the accused parent. This could involve defending against charges of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• Parental Kidnapping or Custody Disputes: When a parent is accused of abducting or unlawfully detaining a child in violation of a custody order, we defend the parent facing such allegations, possibly avoiding charges or negotiating favorable outcomes.
• Criminal Contempt of Court: If a client violates a court order related to family law (e.g., alimony, child support, custody), they could face contempt of court charges. We will provide criminal defense services refuting these charges, potentially reducing penalties or helping clients comply with the orders.
• Substance Abuse and Addiction Issues: In cases where a parent is charged with criminal offenses related to substance abuse (e.g., driving under the influence, drug possession), our attorneys will help manage the intersection of criminal charges and the potential impact on child custody or visitation rights.
• Sexual Assault or Abuse Allegations: In some family law cases, allegations of sexual assault or abuse may arise, and criminal defense services may be needed for clients facing these accusations, especially if related to divorce or custody disputes.
• Defending False Allegations: VMG Family Law has criminal defense experience and will work to protect our clients from false allegations that arise during emotionally charged divorce or custody battles.
• Expungement of Criminal Records: If our client has a criminal record that could affect custody or family law matters, we offer services to help expunge or seal criminal records, particularly if the offense is related to the family law case at hand.
• Child Support and Alimony Enforcement: If a spouse is accused of avoiding paying child support or alimony through criminal acts (such as fraud or hiding assets), VMG Family Law will craft a  defense or negotiation to minimize penalties.

We believe by offering criminal defense services alongside family law, we can provide comprehensive legal support to our clients navigating complex situations where both family law and criminal law issues intersect.