Integrated Approach to Hudson Valley Domestic Violence
New Yorkers throughout the state can be proud of the work of our Chief Judge, Judith S. Kaye, in overhauling the legal response to the serious problem of domestic violence. She combined three separate judicial systems — Supreme Court, Family Court and Criminal Court — to create the current Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Court system that helps resolve problems ranging from spousal abuse to restraining order violations in New York State.
What this means for ordinary New Yorkers is that the criminal, family and child protection aspects of a single domestic violence situation will be resolved in a single court that knows how to apply the law in ways that serve the practical needs of the entire family.
Call Jonathan Sennett in Kingston for advice about domestic violence
To get the most out of IDV Court proceedings, however, it helps to be represented by a lawyer who understands its processes and is equally comfortable with criminal law and family law issues. Jonathan Sennett in Kingston is precisely such an attorney.
With extensive experience as a criminal prosecutor, defense lawyer and family law attorney, Jonathan Sennett is in an excellent position to mobilize the full resources of the IDV Court on behalf of victims, alleged abusers, and children. No matter which side of a domestic violence situation you might be on — and there might actually be several — he can protect your interests across the full range of family law, child protection and criminal defense issues that your case might present.
The IDV Courts in Ulster County, Dutchess County and Orange County work best when your lawyer knows how to use them to their full potential. Jonathan Sennett's familiarity with the full range of community-based services can also give you an important advantage in resolving domestic violence problems.
Whether your primary interest concerns protection in an abusive situation or effective defense against criminal charges, contact Jonathan Sennett in Kingston to learn more about IDV Court procedures in the Hudson Valley and how they can work for you. To talk with attorney Sennett, you can contact us online. You may also call us locally at 845-943-2261 or toll-free at 866-585-1091.
