Domestic Violence Investigations by FCS

In the case of a domestic violence call when a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officer makes an arrest and a child is present, the member shall contact the Family Court Services (FCS) hotline as soon as practical in compliance with DGO 7.04, Children of Arrested Parents.

The officer must also trigger an investigation by Family Court services for similar types of criminal investigations into family violence, sexual assault, elder abuse or kidnapping. You also need a criminal defense attorney to represent you during the FCS investigation.

Attorney for FCS Domestic Violence Investigations in San Francisco, CA

If you were arrested for any type of domestic violence crime in San Francisco, CA, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Our attorneys can represent you at all stages of the domestic violence case including the initial investigation by the San Francisco Police Department or another local law enforcement agency, the Family Court Services investigation when a child or elderly person is involved, and modifications of the court protective order.

Our family violence attorneys in San Francisco, CA, can also help you deal with the special rules that apply to firearms while a domestic violence case is pending.

Let our attorneys put our experience to work for you. Contact the experienced San Francisco domestic violence attorneys at Ticket Crushers to discuss the facts of your case today. Call 1 (866) 842-5384 today.

No Judgment, No Lectures, No Upsells.

We Treat You Like Family

We respond fast — usually the same business day.

One CAll one team

one outcome

Free consultation . Available 24/7

From intake to result, you talk to one firm.

This firm did an amazing job helping me through this long and emotional process. Without Ticket Crushers I probably would have been in a deeper hole than I was in. They helped me out with two cases and I could not ask for a better outcome for both. I would definitely…

Terence Hernandez

I had an outstanding experience with Ticket Crushers. From the beginning, the entire process was stress-free and handled with complete professionalism. I did not have to worry about anything — they took care of every detail for me. Communication was excellent…

Alissa Kovaleva

I highly recommend The Ticket Crushers team! From start to finish, the process was professional, responsive, and stress-free. A special thank you to **Kat Nuñez** for her excellent communication, prompt updates, and guidance throughout my case..

Venky P

I had a disabled‑placard ticket in San Mateo, and the police officer charged me with a misdemeanor. I was very worried and stressed about the case. Ticket Crushers handled everything for me from the beginning. They went to court on my behalf, kept me updated…

Vijay Khokhar

Wow! These folks are impressive. They invisibly took care of my Traffic Ticket. A very pleasant experience dealing with them. There was a change of date for court appearance and I didn’t have to bother them. When the ticket was settled, they informed me and all was taken care of! Happy ending for me.

Parag Kulkarni

Ticket Crushers Law Firm exceeded every expectation I had and then some! From the very first interaction, their communication was flawless. They were proactive, responsive, and incredibly clear about every step of the process. I always felt informed, confident, and completely taken care of…

Amit Sharma

Domestic Violence FCS Investigations in San Francisco, CA

In the case of a domestic violence call when no arrest is made but a child is present, the member shall contact the FCS hotline as soon as practical if any of the following issues are a factor in the incident:

Any crime against the child;
Homicide/attempted homicide;
Serious bodily injury including, but not limited to, bone fracture, loss of consciousness, concussion, protracted loss or impairment of function of any organ, a wound requiring extensive suturing, strangulation, or serious disfigurement;
Weapon(s) used or threatened, or firearm(s) in the home;
Threats to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person as defined by the California Penal Code;
The child had immediate access to drugs or alcohol, and the parent or caregiver will not or cannot take protective action;
The child’s parent or caregiver was impaired by drugs or alcohol, and the impairment interfered with the parent or caregiver’s ability to provide adequate care or supervision for the child.

These rules also apply to other types of investigations including family violence, sexual assault, elder abuse or similar case. Under these circumstances, the officer with the San Francisco Police Department must also fax a copy of the incident report to the FCS hotline.

If you are under investigation by the Family Court Services after a domestic violence investigation by the San Francisco Police Department then contact a criminal defense attorney at Ticket Crushers. Our San Francisco Domestic Violence Attorneys can help you during every stage of the case as you work to protect your family and fight against a criminal accusation.

Call 1 (866) 842-5384 today for a free and confidential consultation.

Additional Resources

Family Court Services in San Francisco County – Visit the website of the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco to learn more about family court services (FCS) investigations after allegations of domestic or family violence involving children. Also find the parent’s guide to CPS and the courts.

See What We Can Do for Your Case

Get your flat-rate quote in minutes. Free, no obligation.