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A domestic violence arrest in Naples can bring a night in the Collier County jail, no-contact conditions, and a separate injunction case before any trial. Florida law treats assault, battery, stalking, and other offenses between family or household members as domestic violence. The Naples attorneys below defend DV charges and the injunctions that often follow.

1. The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.

• Attorney: Justin P. Caldarone, Esq.
• Address: 2500 Airport Road South, Suite 307, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 420-7205
• Website: caldaronelawgroup.com
• Practice Focus: Domestic violence defense, battery, violent crimes, child abuse allegations
• Experience: Former Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade County; tried hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases
• Results: Firm reports a not guilty verdict in a domestic violence battery case
• Languages: Spanish and Haitian Creole spoken
• Google Rating: 5.0 ★ (70 reviews)
• Google Business Profile: View on Google Maps
• Social Profiles: Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram

About: The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. defends accused spouses, partners, and relatives through its Naples domestic violence defense practice and also handles battery charges outside the home. Justin P. Caldarone earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 2002 and tried hundreds of cases as a Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney. He notes that unfounded, false, or mistaken charges are sometimes made by family members and domestic partners, and he challenges them directly. The firm reports a not guilty verdict in a domestic violence battery case. He also volunteers with Collier County's Guardian ad Litem office, and Spanish and Haitian Creole are spoken.

2. Verderamo Law

• Attorneys: J. Derek Verderamo, Adam Carney
• Address: 2662 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 775-1004
• Website: verderamolaw.com
• Practice Focus: Domestic violence battery, injunctions and restraining orders, bond reductions

About: Verderamo Law is led by J. Derek Verderamo and Adam Carney, with offices in Naples and Fort Myers. It keeps separate pages for domestic violence battery, injunctions and restraining orders, and bail bond reductions, covering the criminal case, the civil injunction, and release conditions. Derek Verderamo previously practiced at Verderamo & Nunez and Verderamo & Escobar and belongs to the Collier County and Florida criminal defense lawyers associations. Free confidential consultations and a Spanish-language page are offered.

3. Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A.

• Attorneys: Daniel M. Cavanaugh, Shayna K. Cavanaugh
• Address: 2180 Immokalee Rd, Suite 309, Naples, FL 34110
• Phone: (239) 309-2006
• Website: cavanaughattorneys.com
• Practice Focus: Assault, battery, domestic violence (criminal and family court)
• Experience: Former prosecutor; AV Preeminent

About: Daniel M. Cavanaugh moved to Naples in 1997 and has tried cases for more than 25 years after serving as a Lee County prosecutor and Chief Assistant State Attorney for Hendry and Glades Counties. The firm keeps assault and battery pages and reports a domestic violence battery case dismissed after informal diversion, plus separate battery dismissals. Its family law team handles related domestic violence injunction, custody, and divorce issues, and Spanish is spoken.

4. Law Offices of Jose Nunez, Jr.

• Attorney: Jose Nunez, Jr.
• Address: 3606 Enterprise Ave, Suite 226, Naples, FL 34104
• Phone: (239) 260-4699
• Practice Focus: Domestic violence, DV restraining orders, battery
• Experience: Former Assistant State Attorney whose trial work emphasized battery cases

About: Jose Nunez, Jr. grew up in Naples and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Naples and Fort Myers, where his trial work emphasized DUI and battery and he averaged about one jury trial a month. He spent four years as a partner at Verderamo & Nunez before opening his own firm, which lists domestic violence defense and restraining orders. He belongs to FACDL, NACDL, and the Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

5. Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC

• Attorney: Timothy E. Moffitt
• Address: 501 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102
• Phone: (239) 298-6538
• Practice Focus: DV criminal defense, DV restraining orders

About: Timothy E. Moffitt (Florida Bar No. 613711) handles both criminal domestic violence charges and domestic violence restraining orders, and lists DV in his description of an aggressive, results-oriented practice. He accepts all felonies and misdemeanors and handles appeals. Google reviewers describe clear, prompt communication.

6. Day, Gorman & Hopkins, PLLC

• Attorneys: Donald P. Day Jr., Thomas R. Gorman III, Michael E. Hopkins
• Address: 3550 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 529-6053
• Practice Focus: DV criminal defense, DV restraining orders
• Experience: All attorneys are former Twentieth Circuit prosecutors

About: Donald P. Day Jr., Thomas R. Gorman III, and Michael E. Hopkins all prosecuted cases for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, and their office sits within walking distance of the Collier County Courthouse. Thomas Gorman lists domestic violence defense and restraining orders, holds an AV Preeminent rating, and is credited by a reviewer with a not guilty verdict after a two-day trial. Reviewers also describe personal callbacks and steady updates through sentencing.

7. Nico J. Vitale, P.A.

• Attorney: Nico J. Vitale
• Address: 2681 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Suite C107, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 774-9900
• Practice Focus: Domestic violence, injunctions, criminal defense

About: Nico J. Vitale runs Nico J. Vitale, P.A. on Airport-Pulling Road and belongs to the Collier County and Florida criminal defense lawyers associations. His listed practice includes domestic violence, violent crimes, and injunctions. A reviewer reports he defeated an injunction and won an award of attorney's fees from the opposing party.

8. Musca Law (Naples)

• Attorney: John Patrick Musca and team
• Address: 3375 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 793-5297
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense statewide

About: Musca Law, led by John Patrick Musca, is a statewide defense firm describing more than 150 combined years of experience, with two Naples offices on Tamiami Trail East and Davis Boulevard. Its phones are answered by a person around the clock, useful after a weekend arrest. Google reviewers describe responsive staff and affordable payment plans.

9. Law Offices of Mark A. Casassa

• Attorney: Mark A. Casassa
• Address: 2671 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 417-0999
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense, trials

About: Mark A. Casassa has been licensed for more than 40 years and focuses on criminal defense. Clients describe trial wins and a case dismissed after a wrongful arrest. One reviewer has referred clients to him for 15 to 20 years in Naples and Fort Myers.

10. Law Offices of Lisa C. Mead, P.A.

• Attorney: Lisa C. Mead
• Address: 2671 Airport Road S, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 273-1232
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense
• Experience: Listed by The Florida Bar as association contact for the FACDL Collier Chapter

About: Lisa C. Mead practices criminal defense on Airport Road South and is listed by The Florida Bar as the association contact for the Collier chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Reviewers say she was available when they most needed help and answered every call and text. One credits her and paralegal Rick with securing a release.

Collier County Domestic Violence Courts

• Criminal case: County Court (misdemeanor) or Circuit Court (felony) at the Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples.
• Injunctions: A petition for protection is a separate civil case that can run alongside the criminal charge.
• Records: Collier County Clerk of Courts

About This List

The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. sponsors this article and appears first. The other nine firms have Naples offices and public Google Business Profiles; the first six show DV-specific practice areas. Ratings were recorded on October 19, 2026. This list is not a ranking. Verify credentials through The Florida Bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as domestic violence in Florida?

Under Statute 741.28, it includes assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any crime causing injury or death between family or household members.

Who is a family or household member?

Spouses, former spouses, relatives by blood or marriage, people who live or lived together as a family, and parents of a child in common. Except for shared parents, they must have lived together in the same home.

Can the alleged victim drop the charge?

No. The State Attorney's Office decides whether to file or dismiss. The alleged victim's wishes may matter but do not end the case.

Is an injunction the same as a criminal charge?

No. An injunction is a separate civil case that can restrict contact, housing, and firearm possession even if the criminal case is dropped.

Should I talk to police after a DV call?

You have the right to remain silent and to ask for a lawyer. Statements at the scene are often the State's key evidence.