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Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Protecting Your Rights, Your Family, and Your Future

Domestic battery allegations in Illinois move fast — you can be removed from your home, cut off from your children, and ordered into court before the case is even fully reviewed. Prosecutors in Kane and DeKalb County often pursue these cases even when the other person no longer wants to proceed.

Matthew Haiduk defends clients throughout Kane and DeKalb County facing domestic battery and related allegations, licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. He examines the evidence, the timeline, and the circumstances at every stage, building a defense around the full context of your case.

Domestic Battery

A first offense is typically a Class A misdemeanor — causing bodily harm, or physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature, against a family or household member.

Aggravated Domestic Battery

Charges involving strangulation or great bodily harm are prosecuted as a Class 2 felony, with a mandatory minimum jail term on conviction.

Repeat Offenses

A second or later conviction carries a mandatory minimum jail term and can be elevated to a felony.

Orders of Protection

Emergency and plenary orders can restrict where you live, who you contact, and your firearm rights — sometimes before your case is ever heard.

Violating an Order of Protection

Violating a protective order is its own separate criminal charge, on top of the underlying case.

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What to Expect When Matt Handles Your Case:

Every domestic battery case is different, but Matthew Haiduk’s approach is consistent: careful review of the allegations, aggressive defense, and clear communication. From the start, he examines the evidence, the timeline, and the full context of the relationship, building a strategy tailored to your situation. You can expect focused attention and relentless advocacy at every stage.

Case Review

Allegations, evidence, and any protective order examined 50%

Defense Strategy

A plan built around the full context of your case 75%

Courtroom Advocacy

Representation through hearing and trial 100%

For Your Defense, Choose Haiduk Law

Domestic battery allegations can affect your home, your family, and your record almost immediately after an arrest. Matthew Haiduk defends clients throughout Kane and DeKalb County and understands what’s actually at stake for you and your family.

Every case is different, but Matt’s approach is consistent—thorough preparation, strong strategy, and relentless advocacy at every stage of the process.