Domestic Violence
Serving clients in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties
Effective Defense Against Orders of Protection
(Toll Free:1-800-344-6431)
Zealous enforcement of domestic abuse laws puts many decent men on the defensive, facing trumped-up criminal charges and being forced to leave their own homes. If you have been charged with domestic assault or served with an order of protection, contact The Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel immediately to discuss your rights.
From our main office in Lynbrook, our experienced criminal defense lawyers have represent hundreds of clients in Queens and Nassau County, as well as the rest of Long Island and New York City.
Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
We handle many cases in which men are removed from their house under a temporary protection order filed by a wife, girlfriend or ex-spouse. Law enforcement is sensitive to alleged threats of violence, and the courts err on the side of the woman's rights.
Our job at The Law Offices of Elliot S. Schlissel is to protect your Constitutional rights, challenge the protective order, and get you back into your home. Unfortunately, this can take several months. Our standing and connections in the judicial systems often allows us to schedule a hearing sooner and speed up the process. If the order is granted, it becomes permanent. We also represent fathers in Family Court petitions to get visitation with their children after an order of protection is served.
Are You Being Manipulated?
An order of protection frequently stems from a divorce case or child custody dispute. A charge of domestic violence or protection order can be used as a weapon to gain custody and an upper hand in divorce proceedings. The vast majority of these often-bogus charges are leveled against men, and we protect fathers' rights in fighting the charges.
Before they even have chance to contest the temporary restraining order in a court hearing, many men find themselves arrested for contempt of court for violation of an order of protection. This is a criminal offense, punishable by up to six months in jail, and a conviction makes it much harder to get shared custody or unsupervised visitation. We will aggressively challenge these charges, as well as charges of actual domestic assault and battery.
1-800-344-6431 (toll-free) or 516-561-6645 (Nassau)
Elliot Schlissel has practiced law in Nassau County since 1977. Our experienced domestic violence attorneys focus on finding a quick and fair resolution to your case, regardless of the charges. Contact our Nassau County and Queens domestic violence lawyers 24 hours a day, day or night. We can help.
Based in Lynbrook, New York, the Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel represents clients throughout Long Island and New York City, including Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens, as well as Westchester County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
