San Antonio Family Violence Attorney
Protecting Your Freedom, Record, & Family After a Family Violence Charge
A family violence charge can upend your life in a single evening. One argument, one 911 call, or one accusation made in the heat of a breakup can lead to arrest, a night in jail, a protective order that removes you from your own home, and a criminal record that shadows your job, your housing, and your relationship with your children. You need a San Antonio family violence attorney who understands how fast these cases move and who knows how to stop the damage before it derails your future.
At Marc LaHood Law, we defend people accused of family violence and domestic assault as part of our San Antonio criminal defense practice throughout Bexar County and across Texas. We know these cases are personal, emotional, and often built on incomplete information. We step in immediately to protect your rights, investigate what actually happened, and build a defense that puts you in the strongest possible position.
If you are being investigated or have already been arrested, call us at (210) 714-2625 or request a free consultation using our quick online form.
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Why Call Marc LaHood Law for Your Family Violence Defense?
The Representation You Need When Your Family and Freedom Are at Stake
Family violence cases quickly. Prosecutors in Bexar County often pursue them aggressively, sometimes even when the alleged victim wants the charges dropped. You need a San Antonio family violence attorney who knows how to slow the process down, examine every piece of evidence, and challenge the State’s assumptions at every turn. Marc LaHood Law brings proven courtroom experience and a generational legacy of advocacy to every case we take.
Clients trust us because we:
- Act immediately to protect your rights, address protective orders, and prevent early mistakes from harming your case
- Understand how prosecutors build family violence cases, including how they use 911 recordings, body-camera footage, and witness statements
- Prepare for trial from day one, which gives you leverage and signals that we will not accept a weak plea deal
- Stay accessible, giving you clear and honest guidance at every stage
- Treat you with respect, recognizing that one accusation should not define your future
When your freedom, your reputation, and your family are on the line, you deserve a defense team that treats your case with the seriousness it demands. Call us at (210) 714-2625 or request a free consultation today.
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About Family Violence Charges in Bexar County
In Texas, “family violence” is not a standalone crime. It is a classification the State attaches to an offense such as assault. Under Texas Family Code § 71.004, family violence includes an act intended to cause physical harm, bodily injury, or assault against a family member, household member, or someone with whom the accused has a dating relationship. That definition sweeps in spouses, ex-spouses, parents, children, roommates, and current or former dating partners.
When the State adds a family-violence classification to an assault charge under Texas Penal Code § 22.01, the consequences reach far beyond the criminal penalties themselves. Most of these cases are prosecuted as state criminal charges in the Bexar County courts. A conviction, or even a plea that carries an affirmative finding of family violence, can restrict your firearm rights, damage a pending divorce or custody case, and expose you to enhanced charges if you are ever accused again. If you are already on probation, a new allegation can also trigger a motion to revoke your probation.
Common Family Violence Charges We Defend Against
