Domestic Violence

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is a Santa Cruz, California law firm that represents individuals accused of domestic violence in Santa Cruz County. With 15 years of criminal defense experience, Santa Cruz domestic violence lawyer John W. Thornton has defended hundreds of domestic violence cases in court.

District attorneys and the State of California take domestic violence charges very seriously. An officer called to the scene of a domestic disturbance almost always arrests a person accused of spousal abuse, despite all efforts by the victim to prevent it or later drop domestic violence charges. Contact attorney John Thornton for more information.

What types of penalties do I face?

If convicted on domestic violence charges in California, you may face incarceration, formal probation, 12 months of battery treatment classes, fines, restitution and a permanent criminal record for domestic or spousal abuse.

If you have been arrested for spousal battery or domestic abuse, you need an experienced Santa Cruz domestic violence lawyer to represent you. Attorney John Thornton of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law has spent the past 15 years defending Santa Cruz County residents facing criminal charges. Whether you wish to enter into a plea or take your case to trial, Mr. Thornton has the knowledge and experience required to help guide you through the process.

Call 831-426-5800 or contact Lawyer John W. Thornton in Santa Cruz, California for a thorough assessment of your case. For your convenience, John Thornton offers free initial consultations.

The Santa Cruz, California office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law provides skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense representation to residents of Santa Cruz County, including Santa Cruz, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Big Basin, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Lompico, Los Gatos, Mount Hermon, Pajaro, Paradise Park, Rio del Mar, Royal Oaks, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, Seascape, Soquel and Watsonville.