Our firm is survivor-centered. We primarily represent people who have experienced domestic violence, coercive control, or other forms of abuse, including financial, emotional, psychological, and physical abuse.
Because of this focus, we generally do not represent clients who have engaged in domestic violence or other abusive behavior, or who are alleged to have done so, unless there is a strong and well-supported reason for us to consider the case. This policy exists to protect survivors, maintain ethical alignment with our mission, and ensure that our advocacy does not unintentionally cause further harm.
That said, we recognize that domestic violence systems are complex, and we approach this question with care. In limited circumstances, we may consider representation where one or more of the following applies:
You were wrongfully accused, and there is strong, credible evidence supporting your innocence;
You are a victim-defendant, meaning you were responding to or acting within a broader pattern of abuse directed at you;
You previously engaged in abusive behavior but have accepted responsibility, completed a recognized domestic violence intervention or treatment program, and can demonstrate an ongoing, good-faith commitment to accountability and to ending that behavior.
If you answer “yes” to the question above, please provide an honest and thoughtful explanation. We are not looking for perfection, but we do look for clarity, accountability, and context. Incomplete or misleading responses may prevent us from moving forward.