Austin Domestic Violence Lawyer
Helping Protect Any Victim of Domestic and Family Violence in Travis County, Texas
At Andrae Law, PLLC we understand how domestic violence can shape the lives of victims and leave them hurting for years to come. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are left physically or emotionally injured by people with whom they once shared a relationship.
Our lawyers believe that you not only deserve your peace of mind back but justice for what you have endured.
If you have been the victim of assault or any type of family violence, you need a strong domestic violence attorney. Contact our family law firm.
What is Family Violence?
Family violence can be defined as violent acts committed between family members within a household. This can apply to dating partners as well. A family member can be a related blood member, former spouse, people who take care of the same child, or even a foster parent. A household basically means that people are living together in the same house even if there is no relation.
The Two Main Types of Domestic Violence in Austin
There are two types of domestic violence that are recognized by the court. These are:
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Physical violence- Any situation that threatens to cause bodily harm, does cause bodily injury, or leads to any physical assault contact the other person may regard as offensive
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Emotional violence- Includes intentional verbal threats, rejection, put-downs, isolation, bullying, or fear mongering
Both forms of domestic violence have long-lasting emotional, psychological, and even physical ramifications. If you or a loved one have been the victim of either type of assault family violence or domestic violence, you should speak to a domestic violence attorney in Austin, Texas immediately to learn how you can be helped.
False Accusations of Domestic Violence
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a partner to make false or exaggerated claims of assault or domestic violence in order to gain a leg up in custody case or divorce proceedings. This should be taken very seriously as domestic violence charges can have serious ramifications on your future.
Contact a domestic violence lawyer proudly serving Austin, Texas today to discuss what can be done to reclaim your reputation.
Texas Family Code § 71.004
According to the Texas Family Code, dating or cohabitating partners, ex-spouses, former partners, and current spouses all qualify for protection under state law. If you or a loved one are the victim of family violence, assault or the victim of false allegations to domestic violence, our team of Austin family law attorneys has extensive experience handling any type of domestic violence case.
Andrae Law, PLLC is here to help. Set up your first consultation today with a domestic violence lawyer at (512) 668-7133 to discuss your assault case.

What Sets Our Firm Apart?
Safeguarding the Best Interests of You & Your Family-
Committed to Giving Back
Our firm is involved with giving back to the legal profession and the community.
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Board Certified
Amanda Andrae is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Experienced Attorneys
Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined legal experience.
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Full-Service Family Law Firm
We have the specialized knowledge in these areas to help you resolve your family law issues.