Domestic Violence or Domestic Assault Defense Attorneys
What We Do:
Attorney Lykins has handled approximately 600 Domestic Violence or Domestic Assault cases as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Prior to these 600 cases, Attorney Lykins handled 100's of Domestic Violence cases for prosecutor's offices in Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. This combined experience gives Attorney Lykins the unique ability to understand how to best defend a client who is accused of a Domestic Violence / Assault. Attorney Lykins understands that many of these cases start with a minor disagreement and often times are fueled by alcohol abuse or drug abuse. These disagreements spill over to one party calling the police who are often times required to take action and charges to be placed upon one of the involved parties. If you have been charged or someone you love has been charged with a Domestic Violence or Domestic Assault case, you need to consult with an Attorney who understands all the issues and has the experience to help you navagate the system. Attorney Lykins has this experience with approximately 600 Domestic Violence type cases to his experience. Attorney Lykins will handle each Domestic Violence case the following steps to make sure that the client gets the best service and results possible. Those steps are as follows:
FIRST: Attorney Lykins will meet with the client and any family member needed to discuss Things to do and Not to do, the law, the penatlies, the Court process and legal options.
SECOND: Attorney Lykins will manage the file for the client so that the client can go about his life and not worry about Court dates or missing work. This is called Case Management
THIRD: Attorney Lykins acquire all the relevant police reports and documents surrounding the arrest and carefully review them to determine what can legally be done to challenge the case. Based upon this review, Attorney Lykins will strongly advocate for the client first with the Prosecutor and to the Court.
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Mandatory Arrests for Domestic Disputes in Michigan
Michigan law dictates that any domestic disturbance to which the police are called must end in an arrest. In other cases, people assert domestic violence charges against their spouses with the motive to restrict access to children or gain an advantage in a divorce.
Domestic violence defense attorney Jerry Lykins closely reviews the circumstances of your arrest and builds a defense accordingly. With his experience as a prosecutor, he understands how to construct cases that withstand the prosecution's attempts to make you look guilty.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation on Criminal Defense Matters
To set up an appointment for a free initial consultation, contact Lykins Law Firm online or call 616-723-9354 or in an emergency call Jerry's cell phone at 616-540-0443. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to your concerns. We can travel to meet with you in jail, if necessary. Our law firm accepts Visa and MasterCard.
