Vera Law Office

As a truth-seeking criminal defense and personal injury lawyer, I am dedicated to the cause. I have walked in my clients' shoes and understand what they face. Growing up in a working-class community where many poor, hardworking people were unjustly treated inspired me. The current broken legal system hurts the public, especially those in dire circumstances who have had to make terrible choices. I was able to escape the projects. I was privileged, and I am not blind to reality. Poor, disenfranchised people make difficult choices every day. A domestic violence charge is extremely damning. You may have to undergo mandatory batterers' treatment. If convicted, you may lose your family, job, home, and legal status (if you are an immigrant). The most severe punishment is that you could be forced to leave the victim and their children alone. Domestic violence charges are challenging and tricky cases. Once you have been arrested and charged, the case can proceed even if the accuser retracts her accusations. Only the State of California has the right to drop the charges. You will need a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco because of the accusations. It is essential to get help from a lawyer such as Francisco J. Vera, an Oakland and Fairfield lawyer. Our office can help you with the family law matters that commonly appear in domestic violence cases. Most criminal defense attorneys cannot provide this service.