The majority of all assault charges filed involve a family member. Due to the close proximity and often intimate relationship of the parties involved, future safety of the alleged victim is a great concern. Because of this concern punishment can carry additional consequences that do not apply to non-family violence assault charges. Knowing the law and how to deal with such a sensitive situation is extremely important. Our team of professionals includes lawyers with years of experience handling these types of cases along with social workers who know how to address the individual needs of family members in crisis.