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FloridaDomestic Violence Lawyers in Highlands County, Florida

While assault, battery and threats of violence are already illegal in Highlands County, Florida, the penalties and collateral consequences are more serious when the crime occurs between two people related by blood or marriage or who were previously in a romantic relationship.


The designation of a domestic relationship is usually defined to include a boyfriend and girlfriend, a husband and wife, gay or lesbian couples, a mother and father who have a child in common, or family members closely related by blood or marriage (particularly parents, children and siblings).


Many domestic violence cases also involve filing for a petition for protection (often called a "restraining order" or "injunction") against domestic violence.


Criminal charges can follow an allegation of a violation of an injunction for domestic violence. Related charges include stalking, cyberstalking and harassment.

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Elton Jake Gissendanner III

Elton Jake Gissendanner III
Elton J. Gissendanner, III
118 Brentwood Dr N
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Licensed for 30 years, Elton Jake Gissendanner III is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Joseph Nicholas D'Achille Jr

Joseph Nicholas D'Achille Jr
General Practice
204 S Main Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Licensed for 43 years, Joseph Nicholas D'Achille Jr is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Miam... read more >

Roberto Pablo Celaya

Roberto Pablo Celaya
Sheehan & Celaya, P.A.
300 Dal Hall Blvd
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Licensed for 18 years, Roberto Pablo Celaya is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

William Alexander Clay

William Alexander Clay
Bill Clay P.A. II
1961 Lakeview Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 51 years, William Alexander Clay is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Robert Hatton Gray

Robert Hatton Gray
Robert H. Gray, Attorney at Law
520 Fernleaf Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 40 years, Robert Hatton Gray is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Linda Rodriguez-Torrent

Linda Rodriguez-Torrent
605 S Pine St
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 36 years, Linda Rodriguez-Torrent is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Northern Illinois University College of Law... read more >

Peter Jonathan Brewer

Peter Jonathan Brewer
BrewerLegal, P.A.
435 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 14 years, Peter Jonathan Brewer is a Family Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >

William Boyce Fletcher

William Boyce Fletcher
William B Fletcher, P.A.
559 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 51 years, William Boyce Fletcher is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

William David McNeal

William David McNeal
The McNeal Law Firm, P.A.
351 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 24 years, William David McNeal is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Jennifer Josette Powell

Jennifer Josette Powell
Jennifer J. Powell, P.A.
605 S Pine St
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 32 years, Jennifer Josette Powell is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Richard Castillo

Richard Castillo
Richard Castillo
411 S Eucalyptus St
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 26 years, Richard Castillo is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended West Virginia University College of Law... read more >

Shirley Jeanne Whitsitt

Shirley Jeanne Whitsitt
Law Office of Shirley Whitsitt
433 S Pine St
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 30 years, Shirley Jeanne Whitsitt is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Western Michigan University Th... read more >

Brandon Scott Craig

Brandon Scott Craig
Ables & Craig, P.A.
551 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 14 years, Brandon Scott Craig is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Joy Marie Senn

Joy Marie Senn
Karlson Law Group, P.A.
301 Dal Hall Blvd
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Licensed for 25 years, Joy Marie Senn is a Wills and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Peter Arthur Barone

Peter Arthur Barone
Peter A Barone
400 Mac Ln
Sebring, FL 33875
Licensed for 32 years, Peter Arthur Barone is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr

Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr
120 Parkview Rd
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 52 years, Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Colleg... read more >

Rhonda Jean Whittaker

Rhonda Jean Whittaker
Office of the Public Defender, 10th Circ
520 Fernleaf Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 24 years, Rhonda Jean Whittaker is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >
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Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1988, FACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law while protecting the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida are active in this trusted organization. FACDL unites and educates attorneys in the criminal justice system in Florida.



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