Domestic Violence Attorney

At Bobzien McGuire, LLP, we believe that every person should feel safe when at home. We help family members who live under the threat of violence in their home. Our Portland domestic violence attorneys represent the legal rights of spouses, domestic partners, children, and unmarried parents who need restraining orders from family court. We also defend those falsely accused.

A domestic violence restraining order can be requested in response to actions by family members, current and former lovers, spouses, and ex-spouses. A domestic violence attorney can act on your behalf to ensure your safety and the safety of your children when you need swift action.

Experience
Our domestic violence lawyers have a combined 16 years of experience in family violence matters. Attorney Andrew Bobzien was the recipient of the MBA Volunteer Lawyers Project, Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono Award, & Multnomah County Bar Association, in 2002 for extensive work in representing survivors of domestic violence. Attorney Patricia McGuire is a well-known advocate for victim's rights. Our attorneys provide a strong voice for spouses, same-sex partners, and children in domestic violence matters.

Stop the cycle of domestic violence
When domestic violence exists in a household, it can be addressed in a family law proceeding. At Bobzien McGuire, LLP, our experienced family law lawyers represent spouses and parents when domestic violence issues affect divorce / dissolution and child custody concerns.

In the event that clients have been wrongly accused in a domestic violence petition, we defend people against those charges in family court.

If spousal battery or any other form of domestic violence is an issue in your home, you have certain rights under Oregon and Washington state law. For more information, contact a domestic abuse lawyer in Portland.