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Domestic Assault

East Texas Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Family violence is a serious problem, with thousands of innocent people injured every year in Texas. Whether the charges are legitimate or not, mere allegations of spousal abuse quickly raises the emotions of everyone associated with the family.

Reasonable fees and payment plans available
Free initial consultation about your domestic violence defense case
English- and Spanish-speaking clients are served at my office

If you have been charged with an offense relating to domestic violence, your first reaction may include confusion or concern about the effects on your job, in your community, and among family and friends. The truth is that domestic violence and child abuse charges mean that you will have to overcome a public perception that you are already guilty, with no trial necessary. You can be sure that prosecutors understand the emotions involved in domestic violence cases and will use every public resource to vigorously prosecute your case.

Domestic violence charges are serious enough without being judged by your defense attorney. At John J. Eastland, Attorney at Law, I will fight to protect your rights.

I am John J. Eastland, attorney at law. In more than 20 years of criminal defense practice, I have helped numerous people fight back against false domestic violence charges. An aggressive defense requires more than just preparing a "he said, she said" case. At my firm, I use my experience to look behind the evidence in order to uncover the possible motivations for the charges. By working together to prepare a solid defense, we will fight to protect your rights, finding possible alternatives to a conviction including completing an authorized domestic abuse awareness program. It may be possible to have your conviction set aside upon successful completion of one of these programs.

If you have been charged with domestic violence, get serious legal defense help now. Contact me right away. My office is located in Tyler, Texas, and I primarily serve residents of Smith County, Gregg County and the surrounding counties throughout East Texas.