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Title: Peter Cole Expands Defense for Domestic Violence, OUI, Assault and 209A Cases in Greater Boston

Brighton, Massachusetts, United States, 29th Oct 2026 - The Law Office of Peter Cole today announced a renewed focus on aggressive defense for people accused of domestic violence, OUI/DUI, assault and battery, and 209A restraining order offenses throughout Boston and surrounding communities. Attorney Peter Cole, a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in eastern and central Massachusetts courts, represents clients who face the most urgent and life-altering accusations of their lives.A criminal accusation can upend a person’s job, home, family, driver’s license, and reputation within hours. The firm’s message to anyone in that position is simple: do not face the system alone, and do not make statements to police before speaking with a lawyer.Why Massachusetts Domestic Violence Charges Move So FastDomestic violence cases in Massachusetts often move faster than other criminal matters. An argument that gets loud enough for a neighbor to call the police can lead to an arrest within minutes. Police usually, if not always, err on the side of protecting the person who called for help. Before a court holds a hearing where both sides can be heard, the accused can be removed from his or her house and separated from his or her children.The court process then continues in two steps. When a plaintiff first asks a court for a 209A restraining order, there is an “ex parte” hearing at which only the plaintiff is heard. If the judge issues an order, a second hearing must be held within ten business days, and the accused has a chance to be heard there. Because the plaintiff in these cases almost always alleges criminal conduct, it is usually not advisable for the accused to testify at that hearing without careful legal advice.Many people do not understand...

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