Felony Domestic Violence

Felony domestic violence charges include Assault I, Assault II, Assault III, Rape I , Rape II, Rape III, Kidnapping, Assault of a Child, Felony Harassment, Violation of a No Contact Order (Restraining Order), Burglary in the First Degree, Residential Burglary, and Malicious Mischief. People accused of felony domestic assault throughout the Vancouver, Washington area have a strong ally and powerful advocate in the law firm of Matthew R. Hoff, Attorney at Law.

Please contact us to schedule a free initial consultation regarding a domestic violence arrest or investigation. By preparing and developing your case now, we might be able to help you avoid the lifelong stigma of a felony conviction via case dismissal, or at the very least, we may be able to negotiate a reduction in charges.

In a felony domestic violence case, the goals of the prosecution are normally a conviction and prison time. In order to level the playing field, a defendant is well advised to seek counsel and advocacy from an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer.

Attorney Matthew R. Hoff stops at nothing, with in reason, in pursuit of the full truth behind the circumstances of felony domestic violence charges. Sometimes this means working with private investigators in order to gain a more complete picture of the role played by the complaining witness in the altercation leading up to the arrest. Many times, extenuating circumstances come to light through probing interviews with witnesses conducted by a private detective or investigator.

When it comes time to present the evidence for dropping or reducing charges before the prosecution, Matthew R. Hoff stands out for his tenacity and zeal. Prosecutors know from experience that Mr. Hoff will not back down and, if necessary, will take a case to trial if he feels that a case dismissal or a reduction of charges cannot be achieved.

You can expect honest, realistic advice and aggressive defense from Matthew R. Hoff, Attorney at Law.