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Former Lead Attorney in the Broward County Public Defenders Office
Former Lead Attorney in the specialized Domestic Violence Court
Practicing Law for over 17 years
Admitted to practice in: All Florida & Tennessee State Courts
Member of the Florida & Tennessee Bar
Broward County Bar Association & American Trial Lawyers Association
Florida & Tennessee Association's of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Florida Domestic Violence Attorney
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As a former Supervisor & lead attorney in the Domestic Violence Unit (DMV) with the Public Defenders Office, I was quick to learn how
important it is for an attorney to get involved early in the case. It was apparent how many did not belong in the domestic violence
courts, how a law in the wrong hands could become a weapon. How it was used for divorce situations, immigration matters
as well as the simple call for a cop to help settle an argument which resulted with the loved one going to jail for domestic violencewith the
caller pleading NO. Many times without the showing of any type of domestic battery or assault. Gone are the days of sending a
domestic violence suspect over to a friend or relatives house to “cool off.” You need a qualified domestic violence attorney.
The O.J. Simpson prosecution brought enormous attention to domestic violence and the subsequent public and media pressure
demanded change. Domestic violence came under the intense scrutiny by the country as well as the Florida Legislature.
Law enforcement developed new policies all centering on liability. The phrase arose, "if you call about domestic
violence, someone is going to jail". The court system created specialized divisions and the state staffed the
divisions with domestic violence trained prosecutors. The inmate’s calls now get monitored, with the state even going to the
extent of getting the phone calls taped and transcribed for use in court.
A few years back in July of 2001, the legislature implemented a law which automatically causes a second domestic violence
offense to be treated as a felony.
Do not think you can go this alone…Do not think that if the victim asks that the case be dropped that the state attorney
will drop the case…Do not think that if the victim says they will not cooperate that the state will drop the charge,
the state can and often will pursue a case with or without a victims cooperation. The state attorney does not treat
this as crime against a person; they treat it as a crime against the state of Florida.
I have handled 100’s of Domestic Violence cases for individuals accused. They have resulted in acquittals, case’s not
being filed, charges being reduced, children and spouses reunited with their loved one and help for those who seek it.
In addition, I have also represented the victims who by calling the police truly themselves became victims with the
unwanted result of their loved one being taken away in handcuffs. I have helped them seek contact and convince the
state to dismiss the charges.
I would like to speak with you!
I'll gladly talk with you over the phone or in person for free. I'll help you understand what decisions you face -- what could happen if your case goes to trial -- and what I can do to defend you and protect your rights.
Call Jeff at 954-768-0988
Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Law Office of Jeffrey N. Ivashuk, P.A. - Florida Domestic Violence Attorney
Attorney at Law
727 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone 954-768-0988 " Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Contact me today!
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