About Us
Areas of Practice
Criminal Defense
No other way to say it - Arrests and criminal charges are serious. Arrests, if not handled properly, can have wide-ranging and long-term consequences. Going to jail or prison is a real possibility, not to mention the other collateral consequences that often result from a criminal case (loss of job, loss of professional license, influence divorce or custody proceedings). This can be a frightening situation. Knutsen Law Firm have the experience and know how to aggressively protect your rights and challenge the District Attorney, the evidence, and the court. You need an experienced lawyer who will stand up for you.
Family Law
Marital & Family Law matters can affect your quality of life and make a difference in the future of your family. Family matters are of the utmost importance in our practice. We are an intergenerational family based practice and handle each case with the discretion and personalized attention that these types of emotional cases require. Our law office can help you with divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, domestic violence, enforcement, adoptions, name changes, and relocations.
Restraining Orders
There are two common types of restraining orders - Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. Restraining Orders are powerful documents that can protect individuals from harm or cause you to lose valuable constitutional rights. The Knutsen Law Firm has handled hundreds of these cases. The Knutsen Law Firm, with their unique experience in Family and Criminal law, are ready to assist you regardless of whether you are seeking a restraining order or have been served with a request by another party to restrain you.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders - DVPA (Domestic Violence Protection Act)
The stakes are raised considerably when allegations of spousal abuse are levied. Any finding of domestic violence will influence custody, joint or legal. A court will presume that it is not in the best interest of a child(ren) to award custody to an individual found to have committed domestic violence. Issues such as spousal and child support, property control (including control over the family home), debt payments, and even the family dog can be decided by the court in these hearings. If you are the victim of domestic violence, contact Knutsen Law Office to assist you in filing the request for a restraining order; the court can order a number of things to protect you from further violence and provide a foundation for freedom from the abuse. If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, contract the Knutsen Law Office to assist you in defending against the issuance of the restraining order. Not only could you lose everything stated above but your 2nd amendment rights will be compromised as well.
Other Areas of Practices
1. Asset Forfeiture
2. Administrative Hearings
3. DMV Hearings