The Law Office of W. Michael Maloof is dedicated to helping clients who are being investigated, charged, or prosecuted by Georgia State law enforcement authorities with domestic violence. As a defense lawyer with over thirty-seven years of courtroom experience in criminal defense cases, W. Michael Maloof has the skills and experience you need when facing this frightening process.

Georgia Domestic Violence
When most people think of domestic violence, they think of spousal abuse. However, domestic violence charges can also involve family members, roommates, ex-girlfriends, ex-boyfriends and others who are in a domestic relationship.

If you have been charged with assault or battery against a member of your family or household, you are facing a Georgia domestic violence charge. In many cases, prosecutors attempt to hold a defendant without bond if there has been an alleged pattern of domestic abuse. You should contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights in a system that can deprive you of your freedom before you are even convicted.

At The Law Office of W. Michael Maloof, we understand the effect an accusation of domestic violence can have on your job and your life. We offer a free initial case review to discuss your case and your options.

Many counties in Georgia have special units in the prosecutor's office that focus on domestic violence cases. If you have been arrested for domestic violence, the alleged victim and/or the prosecutor may seek a restraining order or a no-contact order against you.

As a result, you will be prevented from contacting your spouse and your children, or even going near your home or your spouse's place of employment. You could also be prevented from possessing a firearm and you could be ordered to turn in any guns you own.

Restraining orders and protection orders are intended to protect Georgia domestic violence victims from physical violence, stalking and harassment. They are important tools for protecting people. However, they are not always necessary or appropriate. 

We can seek to have the order removed by showing the court that it is not needed. However, you should not attempt to contact the victim yourself, as you could be jailed and charged with an additional crime for violating the no-contact order. You could even be charged with aggravated stalking, where prosecutors often ask for the defendant to be held without bond.

Only your lawyer should attempt to negotiate with the victim. If you are convicted of domestic violence, it can affect your job, your family life and your freedom. It can also be used against you in a divorce or child custody dispute.

Our law office handles all aspects of your case from investigation through trial and appeal, and we do so in a professional, non-judgmental, and caring manner. We want to help you.

W. Michael Maloof knows how serious these matters are. He investigates the details of each case. When appropriate, he may use a private investigator to interview the witnesses. On occasion, polygraph experts are used where the only evidence comes from the mouth of the complaining alleged victim.

If you have been charged with domestic violence, or are being investigated for such a crime by the State of Georgia, you should immediately contact W. Michael Maloof. Your life, liberty, property and reputation may depend on it.