Clearwater Domestic Violence Attorney

Dedicated to protecting victims of domestic violence throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties

Domestic violence affects families of all sizes, incomes, races and religions. Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse — it includes instances of child abuse,  as well as sexual, emotional and psychological abuse, threats of violence and harassment. Despite the impact that domestic violence has on families, it remains one of the most under-reported crimes in the United States. If you or a loved one has been a victim of domestic violence, you can end the abuse once and for all.

My name is James L. Slater, and I am dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence receive the protection they deserve. As a former prosecutor, I take it very seriously when clients tell me that they have been the victims of abuse. I also know how important it is to stop people from committing future acts of violence . I act quickly to file for domestic violence injunctions and restraining orders to ensure your family's safety. While filing for these orders, I often help victims file domestic battery charges against their attackers as well.

Protect yourself and your children. If you have been the victim of domestic violence, call me today at 727.493.4148 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation.

Domestic violence injunctions

Domestic violence injunctions are the first step toward ending the cycle of abuse. If your spouse or domestic partner has committed or threatened to commit an act of domestic violence, you can petition the court to issue a domestic violence injunction against that person. These injunctions prohibit the accused from coming within a specified distance of the victim and any children that they share, as well as the victim’s workplace, place of residence or any other frequently visited locale. Domestic violence injunctions also prevent the accused from contacting, assaulting, menacing or harassing victims in any way.

If you have been awarded a domestic violence injunction by the court, it is important to understand how serious this matter is. If you violate the injunction by meeting with your attacker, the consequences are often harsher than the penalties for the underlying offense.

Domestic battery

Domestic battery often leads people to get domestic violence injunctions entered against their attackers. A domestic battery occurs when a person intentionally causes physical injury to his or her spouse or domestic partner. It is a first-degree misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year in jail.

If the attacker is arrested for domestic battery, the police often have pamphlets for victims to read on how to file for domestic violence injunctions.  If you have been the victim of domestic battery, I can help you file charges against your attacker and end the cycle of violence once and for all.

More than 30 years of experience on your side

If you need a lawyer you can trust to handle your domestic problems, call James L. Slater, Attorney at Law today at 727.493.4148 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation. From my office in Palm Harbor, I represent clients throughout Pasco County, Pinellas County and Hillsborough County.