Domestic Abuse

As appointed Special Prosecutors for St. Louis County's Domestic Violence court, I represent the state of Missouri in sentencing incarceration for abusers who violate their orders of protection. In my private practice, my clients receive the same high level of experience at every stage of the Order of Protection process.

Domestic violence is not limited to those obvious cases where one spouse is beating the other spouse. It can hurt anyone regardless of background, education, age, sexual orientation, or gender. Domestic violence, which Missouri refers to as “Adult Abuse,” is a pattern of coercive control in which one person either physically harms another or arouses fear, prevents a partner from doing what they wish, or forces a partner to behave in ways they do not want to and against their will.

Visible injuries are not the only indicators of abuse, and providing evidence of abuse is necessary for the court to intervene. Examples of abuse can include:

Physical
Sexual violence
Threats or intimidation
Emotional abuse
Economic deprivation
Humiliation
Isolation
Intimidation

Brian coordinates with domestic violence victim advocates and the police in resolving these difficult cases. He understands the various ways in which abusers can control their victims, and that the greatest danger for a victim is at the time they leave.

To speak to Brian directly, email him directly at bmf@faucettlaw.com to schedule your initial consultation.