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Nashville Domestic Assault Lawyer

 

Dealing with criminal charges of any kind is difficult. When someone is charged with a crime, the person experiences stress as they go through the legal process and experience uncertainty about the future. As the accused, you must contend with the many possible outcomes of your case and the effects of each possibility on your future. Being accused of domestic assault can be particularly overwhelming since it necessarily involves an intimate acquaintance.
Precisely because handling such an accusation will touch on your personal life, the Nashville domestic assault attorneys at Horst Law believe that your legal representative should be discreet and understanding as well as skilled and knowledgeable. We understand that you deserve fair and unbiased legal counsel, and we are ready to fight for your rights as you cope with this turbulent, emotional time. These charges are most likely taking a toll on your personal life, but you do not have to take them on alone.

What Is Domestic Assault?

You can be charged with general assault if you are being accused of causing bodily harm to someone, causing that person to fear physical harm, or contacting an individual physically in a provocative or offensive way. Domestic assault occurs specifically within the family or household. You can be charged with domestic assault against:

  • Your spouse
  • A person related to you by blood or marriage
  • A former spouse
  • A person residing in your house in the manner of a family member
  • A person you have a child with

Assault that occurs within these relationships is particularly difficult to handle alone because of their personal connection to you. Understanding why a person is charging you with this crime is the first step to defending yourself and safeguarding your future.

Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are charged with domestic assault, your case will require the legal skills of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Horst Law has years of experience defending individuals against criminal allegations. Contact us today to discuss your situation and start planning your next steps. You can reach us for a consultation with a discreet legal professional at .

  • Board Certified - There are over 26,000 Lawyers in Tennessee, less than 1% are Board Certified in Criminal Law.
  • Former Prosecutor - Knows how prosecutors evaluate cases and uses that knowledge to fight for his clients.
  • 25+ Years of Experience - More than 200 criminal jury trials, with results that speak for themselves.

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Practice Areas

Sex Offenses
Domestic Violence
White Collar
State & Federal Drug Crimes

Testimonials

Mr. Horst’s name was given to me through a mutual friend when I was placed in a situation that I never thought I would find myself in defending myself in a criminal case… His experience and navigation through my case and situation was remarkable… His reputation within the judicial system and when we arrived in court was evident throughout the court employees and the judge the presided over my case as well. My case was retired due to the work that Mr. Horst did and my charges were all dropped. If your searching or need the services of an attorney, you would be doing a disservice to yourself not to call Brent Horst first!

DJ

Brent is the best lawyer I’ve come across, hands down! I’ve been through my fair share of lawyers, and he was the only one I found with any sense of urgency and backbone to stand his ground for my case. I battled this felony charge for over half a year until I hired him, and within a few short months he already had it dropped to a misdemeanor with 11-29 probation! I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs! He will get the job done!

Troy

I retained Brent for a criminal case. His communication was superlative. He has great respect for the law and his clients. He fought for a new preliminary hearing (PH) after I proceeded pro se in the fist PH and won. He will listen to you (not all will) and he will fight for you (some only give an appearance of this). Brent is a great fighter and person!

Ken

Out of all the attorneys I contacted telling them about my case, Mr. Horst was the only that sincerely said “Hey it’s going to be alright.” With what I was going through, those words gave me comfort alone. He fought hard for me, he gave great advice and was very honest. He even payed a portion of my court fees I couldn’t afford and told me not to worry about paying him back. He didn’t treat me as a criminal, he treated me as a human, which is a rare trait in lawyers. He helped me so much, not even sure he knows how much. I would recommend him to anyone.

Monica

Brent it’s hard to put in words what you have done for me and my family. You are truly the best at your job being an amazing lawyer. I would recommend you to everyone.

Chris

Brent was always there for me. He is knowledgeable concerning the law and gave me great advise. I would not hesitate to use him again, should my legal situation require an attorney.

Ira

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  • 1201 South Graycroft
  • Nashville, TN 37115
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