Domestic Violence

Defending Families in Domestic Violence Cases

Nine Things You Need to Know About Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a sensitive issue that is tough for families to deal with. That is all the more reason to work with a tough defense attorney who is sensitive to your needs, and the needs of your family, during a difficult time.

Based in Olathe, Kansas, the law firm of John E. Harvell, P.A., helps individuals and families overcome the legal and life challenges posed by domestic violence charges and restraining orders.

John E. Harvell, our firm founder, is licensed to defend clients in Missouri and Kansas. As a former prosecutor, he brings a unique and valuable perspective, as well as a broad understanding of the law, to criminal defense.

Any criminal act between people involved in an intimate relationship constitutes domestic violence. Restraining orders generally force a defendant to vacate the home and prohibit contact with family members, including minor children. A domestic violence charge can revoke your right to possess a firearm. A third offense of domestic violence can result in a felony conviction. Felony domestic violence carries severe consequences. As your domestic violence attorney, we can work with you, your family, and the court to deal with the situation by having your restraining order modified, entering a plea, or fighting the charges against you in court.

With a bond modification, you may return home with the provision that there will be no further violence. Some defendants may qualify for diversion if they have no prior history of violence.

A domestic violence defense lawyer at the law firm of John E. Harvell, P.A, can help you clear the legal hurdles necessary to help you reconcile with the court, and then reconcile with your family. We will assist you personally in getting the counseling you need to return to your family.

At the law office of John E. Harvell, P.A., our domestic violence and restraining order defense attorneys help individuals and families work through cases involving spousal abuse, child abuse, assault, battery, aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, criminal restraint, eavesdropping, restraining orders, family violence, domestic assault, sexual assault, sexual battery, and stalking.

We offer free initial consultations and are available on weekends and evenings by appointment. We accept Visa and MasterCard and can accommodate our clients with payment plans that fit their budget. Spanish-speaking clients may consult with a Spanish-speaking criminal law attorney.

Contact us to discuss your defense. We are conveniently located just two blocks south of the Johnson County courthouse in Olathe, Kansas.

John E. Harvell, P.A.

108 E. Cedar
Olathe, KS 66061
913-339-9919

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The law office of John E. Harvell, P.A., in Olathe, Kansas, defends clients in both Missouri, MO and Kansas in the cities of Overland Park, Leawood, Shawnee, Prairie Village, Kansas City, Lenexa, Merriam, Blue Springs, and Independence, including Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Douglas County, Jackson County, and Clay County.