Fresno County Criminal Defense

Domestic ViolenceDefending Your Rights. Protecting Your Reputation.

Domestic violence allegations move fast and carry lasting consequences. Najda Kazarian defends the accused with the discretion and urgency these cases demand.

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What's at Stake

Potential Penalties and Consequences

Emergency Protective Orders

Police and courts can issue emergency protective orders immediately, often removing you from your home before any conviction.

Criminal Penalties

Convictions can carry time in custody, mandatory batterer intervention programs, probation, and a permanent restraining order.

Collateral Consequences

Allegations alone can affect child custody proceedings, firearm rights, immigration status, and professional licensing.

Our Defense Strategy

How Najda Defends Domestic Violence Cases

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Move Quickly on Protective Orders

We respond immediately to emergency and temporary orders to protect your access to your home, children, and property where appropriate.

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Investigate the Full Story

Domestic disputes are rarely one-sided. We investigate injuries, prior history, motive, and witness credibility to build a complete defense.

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Discreet, Strategic Advocacy

We understand the sensitivity of these cases and work to resolve them with minimal disruption to your family, career, and reputation.

Related Charges

Domestic violence allegations may affect protective orders, family matters, employment, and housing in addition to the criminal case. Do not violate an order and seek prompt advice about your rights.

Corporal injury
Assault
Battery
Criminal threat
Violation of a restraining order
Vandalism

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can charges be dropped if the alleged victim does not want to press charges?

In California, the District Attorney, not the alleged victim, decides whether to file and pursue domestic violence charges. Cases often proceed even when the accuser wants them dropped.

Will a protective order affect my ability to see my children?

A protective order can restrict contact with your children and shared residence. We work to modify overly broad orders and protect your parental rights as the case proceeds.

What happens to my gun rights after a domestic violence charge?

A domestic violence conviction, and in some cases a protective order alone, can result in a firearm prohibition. We address this directly as part of your defense strategy.