Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Your future comes first. The stakes are high if you have been arrested or accused of domestic battery in Palm Beach County. We will listen to the facts of your case, protect your rights, and present your defense — and help get your life back to normal.

If you have been arrested for domestic battery, you are facing:

  • Going to jail for up to 1 year
  • Paying a fine
  • Being put on probation for up to 1 year
  • Having a permanent criminal record
  • Being deported from the United States if you are not a U.S. citizen
  • Not having any contact with your spouse and children

There Are Several Important Things You Need to Know

  • You do not have to plead guilty to the charge of domestic battery just because you were arrested
  • You have only a few weeks to provide the prosecuting attorney with information that may prevent criminal charges from being filed against you
  • Even if criminal charges are filed against you, it is sometimes possible to get those charges dropped at a later date
  • If an order has been signed by a judge preventing you from having contact with your spouse and children, that order can sometimes be changed
  • You have a right to a trial and the right to have a lawyer fight for you at your trial

Get the Best Defense for Your Case

A domestic battery charge reaches well beyond the courtroom. A conviction can affect your job, your family, your reputation, and your right to own a firearm, and a no-contact order can keep you out of your own home while your case is pending. If you or a loved one have recently been arrested or are being investigated, the right first step is to contact me — I will listen to the facts of your case, protect your rights, and build your defense through every step of the process.

Why Choose the Firm

Why Choose Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.?

  • I Know How Palm Beach Courts Work — Having defended clients for decades in Palm Beach County, I know how the judges and prosecutors think and operate.
  • Highly Reviewed & Rated — Highly rated on Google, 5-star rating on respected legal website Avvo. See some of our client reviews.
  • Respected in the Legal Community — Written about in “The Globe” by a jury foreman for his excellent defense.
  • Privacy — I safeguard your identity, the details of your case, and our strategy to protect your reputation.
  • Confidential Case Assessment — During your phone assessment, I will listen to you and help you determine your next steps.
  • Highly Responsive — I pride myself on fast response times when communicating with our clients. I will never let your questions or concerns go unaddressed.
  • No Case Is Too Difficult or Complex — This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. I do what is necessary, even in complex cases.
  • Straight Shooters — Your situation requires honesty from both you and me. We’ll tell you what you need to know, not necessarily what you want to hear. Our approach focuses on efficiency and speed to resolve cases as quickly as possible to get your life back to normal sooner.
  • Caring & Compassionate (Truly) — I truly understand the complications criminal charges can bring upon individuals and their families.
  • I Keep You Updated — Transparency is key. I want you to know what’s happening with your case at all points in the process.
  • Experienced — With over 36 years of experience and 500 jury trials and hearings, I have defended clients who have found themselves in situations probably just like yours.
Our Office

West Palm Beach.
Always nearby.

Headquartered in downtown West Palm Beach, the firm represents clients throughout Palm Beach County and across Florida — in both state and federal courts.

West Palm Beach — Main Office

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400 Clematis St. Suite 206, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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