Oregon’s Best Domestic Violence Lawyers

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Oregons Best Domestic Violence Lawyers
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Introduction

• Throughout 2020s COVID-19 pandemic, many major
  US states have begun experiencing surges in
  domestic violence rates, as residents facing
  increasing pressures of financial and health
  worries. Unfortunately, domestic violence is a
  problem that affects all types of demographics,
  transcending race, class, age, educational level,
  and even, gender.

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• Domestic violence law focuses on the many aspects
  of domestic violence crimes. Although the sheer
  amount of information available on the internet
  can be overwhelming, choosing the right domestic
  violence lawyer does not have to be a difficult
  process. Various types of domestic violence
  lawyers are available in all major cities in
  Oregon, USA, including Portland, Salem, and
  Eugene. In addition, various types of domestic
  violence law help is also available in outlying
  suburbs and small towns.

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Table of contents

• Types of Domestic Violence
• What Does a Domestic Violence Lawyer Do?
• Outcomes of Domestic Violence Law
• Law Practice Areas Related to Domestic Violence
• Cost of Domestic Violence Lawyers

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Types of Domestic Violence

• There are five types of domestic violence,
  including physical violence, emotional violence,
  sexual violence, physiological violence, and
  financial violence.
• For example, financial violence includes
  withholding access to pay or bank accounts, while
  physiological violence includes humiliation,
  control, isolation, and withholding information.
  Sexual violence includes rape and sexual assault,
  while emotional violence includes criticism,
  belittling, and yelling. Finally, physical
  violence is the most common type of domestic
  violence. It includes hitting, kicking, shoving,
  biting, and/or throwing objects.

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What Does a Domestic Violence Lawyer Do?

• A domestic violence lawyer can help protect
  individuals or families from abuse through
  various methods, such as custody changes and
  restraining orders.
• In addition, domestic violence attorneys can also
  help those accused of domestic violence fight
  charges.
• For example, a domestic violence lawyer can help
  individuals obtain an order of protection. While
  temporary at first, a scheduled court hearing
  will determine if the order will continue.

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Outcomes of Domestic Violence Law

• When defending clients, domestic violence
  attorneys will strive for one of five possible
  outcomes, including dismissal with prejudice,
  dismissal without prejudice, amended charges,
  stipulated order of compliance, or a guilty
  ruling.
• For example, dismissal with prejudice means that
  the jury has decided that the defendant is not
  guilty. The case will not be reopened after this
  type of dismissal.

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• Next, dismissal without prejudice means that
  although at the time of the proceedings there was
  not enough evidence for a conviction, there is a
  possibility of the case being reopened in the
  future.
• Amended charges means that the individual may be
  found guilty, however, the domestic charge may be
  changed to a different sort of charge.

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• Next, a stipulated order of compliance means that
  the charges against an individual may be
  dismissed if the individuals agrees to certain
  conditions.
• Finally, a guilty finding will result in a
  sentence in court. A guilty finding can be
  through either a trial or a plea bargain with the
  help of a domestic violence lawyer.

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Law Practice Areas Related to Domestic Violence

• In addition to domestic violence law, many
  lawyers also specialize in a variety of related
  disciplines, including family law, child abuse,
  divorce and separation, and criminal defense law.

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Cost of Domestic Violence Lawyers

• The cost of a domestic violence lawyer depends on
  a variety of factors, including type of case, the
  lawyers experience and reputation, as well as
  geographical area.
• The average cost of a domestic violence lawyer is
  approximately an average of 300 USD per hour,
  with a range of 250 to 450 USD an hour.
  Additional costs include divorce proceedings and
  child custody agreements.

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• For example, a protective order hearing will cost
  approximately 500 USD and includes preparation
  for the case, investigation and court appearance,
  legal counsel, and recommendations for aftercare
  and support services. A domestic violence lawyer
  will work for approximately 3.5 hours on this
  type of case.

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• In contrast, a divorce and protective order
  hearing is approximately 1,500 USD. In addition
  to abovementioned benefits, this type of case
  also includes advice regarding custody,
  visitation, and child support, as well as
  property division and alimony. It is estimated
  that the domestic violence attorney will spend
  3.5 hours on the protective order and 6.5 hours
  on the divorce.

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• A child custody case with a protective order will
  cost approximately 12,000 USD. It includes
  drafting and filing all appropriate paperwork,
  attending all hearings, coordinating expert
  testimony, prepping experts for trial, and
  maintaining and presenting medical records at
  trial. This type of case takes approximately one
  year to resolve, and entails about 60 hours of
  work.

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• Finally, a significantly violent and highly
  contested divorce battle with child custody will
  cost approximately 25,000 USD. It includes
  drafting and filing all appropriate paperwork,
  attending all hearings, representing the client
  before the judge, coordinating expert testimony,
  prepping experts, and maintaining all medical
  records. This type of case often takes
  approximately two years and involves over 100
  hours of work.
• Finding Oregons best domestic violence lawyer is
  now easier than ever. Many domestic violence
  lawyers offer free consultations, so do not
  hesitate to contact one today.

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Contact details

• Law Office of William Bruce Shepley
• Address 615 Main St, STE 202Oregon City, Oregon
  97045
• Phone [phone]
• Website https//www.criminalattorneyportland.com/
  criminal-law/domestic-violence-crimes/