There’s no way around it- finding yourself in a domestic violence situation is stressful and upsetting. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with the aftereffects of a domestic violence incident, you likely want an experienced professional on your side to walk you through the process. Koontz Law can help when it comes to assisting victims or defending against domestic violence protective orders.
As a survivor of domestic violence, clients are often combatting emotional trauma as they try to make sense of North Carolina’s complicated legal system. A legal advocate can inform you of your legal rights and, if necessary, advocate on your behalf in trial against an abuser. In her role as Legal Advocate for Davie Domestic Violence, Attorney Koontz represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault during civil court proceedings. It is our priority to support you in whatever decisions you make about engaging with the legal system and to assist you in identifying your rights and options as a survivor.
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As a Legal Advocate, Attorney Koontz is able to assist domestic violence survivors in a variety of ways. Our services in this area include:
Acting as a liaison, as an “interpreter” of legal jargon and proceedings, and a personal advocate for survivors in court proceedings. This means explaining to the survivor as necessary what unfamiliar legal terms mean, letting the survivor know what they can expect to happen next in the legal process, and advocating for certain actions or responses with prosecutors, police, attorneys, probation officers as requested by the survivors;
Accompanying the survivor to court proceedings within Davie County
Providing assistance in obtaining a civil restraining order through trial proceedings or negotiations/obtaining and enforcing personal protection orders
Pursuing criminal charges against the batterer
Pursuing divorce and child custody issues
Assisting with landlord/tenant issues
Providing guidance on other related matters
At Koontz Law, we understand that the legal system can be intimidating, but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from getting the justice you deserve. Our commitment to treating every single client with the utmost respect and a superior level of customer service is that sets us apart. We will go above and beyond your expectations to make your experience as smooth as possible and advocate for you. Our years of experience in helping victims of domestic violence will be put to good use in getting your life back under your control.
If you’re a victim of domestic violence, don’t suffer in silence. The team at Koontz Law, PLLC is ready to listen, to help you make sense of your situation, and to get you through to the other side of this incident. Let us get to work for you, and discover what it feels like to have someone in your corner, advocating for you.
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To contact us for a consultation, call us at (336) 751-6235 or click the button below to contact us online.
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“Mrs. Koontz was absolutely amazing. When she is going up to bat for you she is a force to be reckoned with and I am sure glad she was on my side. You could not pick a better person to represent you.”
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“Our family received courteous, realistic and professional advice from Ms. Koontz. We look forward to working with Ms. Koontz and the kind ladies in her office for all of our future needs.”
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