Family Violence Defense in Austin | Carter Law Firm

There are two sides to every story

These cases are rarely as simple as the report makes them sound.

Family violence allegations often arise from heated, emotional moments — and the full context frequently never makes it into the arrest report. You are innocent until proven guilty, and you deserve a defense team that hears your side and treats you with respect.

A family violence charge can reach into nearly every part of your life — where you live, your job, and certain rights. That is exactly why it deserves a serious, careful defense focused on protecting your future and working toward the best outcome the facts allow.

If you are reading this for a loved one: you can act right now. Make the call, and we will walk you through exactly what to do next.

How we fight family violence charges

We build a defense around the full picture.

Here is how we approach a family violence charge.

Examine the full story

We look beyond the arrest report at what actually happened — the context, the relationships, and details the State may have overlooked.

Scrutinize the evidence

We review the statements, the timeline, and the evidence for inconsistencies, and we test whether the State can actually prove its case.

Protect your rights

We make sure your constitutional rights were respected during the stop, arrest, and questioning — and challenge it when they were not.

Counseling & proactive steps

Where it helps, we connect you with counseling and support that can address underlying issues and show the court your commitment to moving forward.

Push for reduction or dismissal

We design a defense strategy aimed at getting the charge reduced or dismissed based on your specific circumstances.

Protect your record & rights

A conviction can affect housing, employment, and certain rights. We fight to limit those consequences and, where possible, pursue expunction.

What happens now

From your call to your clean slate.

You do not need to understand the system. That is our job. Here is the path in plain language.

You call us

A free, confidential conversation. We listen to your side, answer your questions, and explain what comes next — no judgment.

We get you out

For Travis County arrests we can often help with prompt jail release so you can get back to your life.

We build your defense

We investigate the facts, the statements, and the evidence — and challenge everything the State cannot prove.

We fight for your future

The goal is reduction or dismissal where the facts allow — and protecting your record and your rights.

Transparent flat fees — no surprise hourly billing.

You will know what your defense costs before you commit. We will go over it with you during your free consultation.

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Common questions

Family violence questions we hear all the time.

Q.The other person does not want to press charges. Will the case just go away?

Not necessarily — in Texas the State, not the alleged victim, decides whether to pursue a family violence case. That is one of the reasons it is important to have an attorney involved early. We will explain how this affects your situation.

Q.How could this affect my life beyond the case?

A family violence conviction can reach into housing, employment, and certain rights. Because the stakes extend well beyond the courtroom, we treat these cases with the seriousness they deserve.

Q.Is everything I tell you confidential?

Conversations with your attorney are protected. We give you a safe, judgment-free space to share your side so we can build the strongest defense possible.

Q.What does a family violence defense cost?

We work on transparent flat fees rather than surprise hourly billing, and we will go over the cost during your free consultation. Because fees depend on the specifics of your case, we discuss it directly rather than posting a number.

Tell us your side — we are ready to listen.

A free, confidential consultation. No pressure — just straight answers about your situation and what comes next.

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