Domestic Violence
Arrested for Domestic Violence in Chandler, AZ?
If you or a loved one is facing domestic violence (DV) charges in Chandler or the surrounding Phoenix East Valley, contact the experienced defense attorneys at Shell & Nermyr PLLC immediately at 480-775-4800.
At our firm, your future is never handed off to an inexperienced associate or paralegal. You will be personally represented by a founding partner—either Chad Shell or Mark Nermyr. With over years of individual experience, Chad and Mark have successfully gotten over 1,000 domestic violence cases dismissed without their clients ever pleading guilty or taking classes.
When facing serious criminal allegations in Maricopa County courts, you need aggressive Chandler criminal defense lawyers who command respect from local prosecutors and judges.
- Available When You Need Us: Evening and weekend appointments are available.
- Flexible Options: We offer manageable payment plans in most cases.
- Contact Us: Call 480-775-4800 or text us directly at 602-284-0247.
Understanding Arizona Domestic Violence (DV) Charges
In Arizona, “Domestic Violence” is not an independent crime. Instead, it is a DV designation added to standard criminal charges when the state alleges a specific relationship exists between the defendant and the alleged victim.
Under Arizona law, a case will receive a domestic violence designation if the parties involved:
- Currently reside or have ever resided in the same household
- Are related by blood or marriage
- Share a child together
- Have ever been involved in a romantic or sexual relationship
Common Domestic Violence Charges in Chandler Courts
Our legal team frequently defends clients against a wide range of misdemeanor and felony DV allegations in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale, including:
- Assault Domestic Violence
- Aggravated Assault (Felony DV)
- Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence
- Criminal Damage Domestic Violence
- Interfering with Judicial Proceedings / Restraining Order Violations
- Contempt of Court
Arizona Domestic Violence Penalties & Consequences
A domestic violence conviction in Arizona carries severe, lifelong penalties that can permanently alter your future. Even for a first-time misdemeanor conviction, the mandatory minimum penalties include:
- 52 weeks of mandatory domestic violence counseling classes
- Up to 6 months in jail and 3 years of probation
- Up to a $2,500 fine plus court assessments
- Loss of your 2nd Amendment rights, making it illegal for you to ever possess a firearm
Beyond court-ordered punishments, a DV conviction creates a permanent criminal record, severely damaging your employment opportunities, professional licenses, and housing options.
How to Beat a Chandler Domestic Violence Case
Domestic violence cases are highly winnable, but they must be handled correctly from the very first court appearance. Inexperienced or unmotivated lawyers often rush clients into pleading guilty just to avoid jail time. This is a shortsighted strategy that leaves you with a permanent criminal record.
While the cities of Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Surprise, and Glendale offer deferred prosecution programs, these programs require you to plead guilty first and complete a grueling 52-week counseling program to get a dismissal.
Shell & Nermyr PLLC does things differently. We fight for complete dismissals without pleading guilty and without mandatory classes. We consistently win domestic violence cases across Arizona by leveraging strict constitutional defenses, including:
- The 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause: Holding the prosecution accountable when witnesses or accusers fail to appear or cross-examine.
- The Corpus Delicti Doctrine: Preventing the state from convicting you based solely on statements without independent corroborating evidence of a crime.
Schedule a Consultation with a Chandler DV Lawyer Today
Do not put your freedom and reputation in the hands of an attorney who treats your case like a file number. The attorneys at Shell & Nermyr PLLC have secured hundreds of complete trial acquittals and over a thousand pre-trial dismissals for clients across Maricopa County.
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