Atlantic City & Cape May Domestic Violence Lawyer

Fighting New Jersey Domestic Violence Charges

If your current or former spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend has accused you of behaving violently or threateningly, you may end up getting charged with a domestic violence offense. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you fight these charges and protect your rights.

I am John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City domestic violence lawyer representing clients in Atlantic County, Cape May County and other counties throughout South Jersey. If you have been charged with domestic violence, don’t hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.

Carefully Investigating the Domestic Violence Charges Against You

Domestic violence crimes are a special category of criminal offenses that are defined in part by the relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the alleged victim. The following are some of the most common offenses that come under the heading of domestic violence:

• Criminal Contempt
• Criminal Harassment
• Restraining Orders
• Service for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Stalking

In addition to criminal charges, you may have been served with a restraining order. If you violate the restraining order, you may end up facing additional criminal charges for contempt of court. I regularly help clients respond to both restraining orders and criminal charges.

Maybe you have been falsely accused. Maybe you acted in self-defense. If you hire me to represent you, I will explore these and all other criminal defense options. To get a lawyer with 30 years of criminal law experience working on your case, call me today at 609-390-4600.