Stevie Chapman, Esq.
Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney at Seki Family Law in Roseville
PRACTICE AREAS
Two areas of law.
One attorney who understands them both.
Family law and criminal law intersect more often than most people expect. When they do, the consequences for families can be significant and lasting. Working within an established family law practice in Roseville, Stevie Chapman brings a depth of criminal defense experience that few family law attorneys can offer.
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When family court and criminal court collide.
Many of the most consequential family law matters do not arise in isolation. A restraining order sought in family court may coincide with criminal charges. A custody dispute may hinge on the outcome of a criminal case. Parental rights may be affected by an arrest, an allegation, or a conviction.
As part of Seki Family Law, Stevie Chapman is uniquely positioned to navigate these intersections. Her six years at the Public Defender's Office gave her direct experience with how criminal proceedings work, how they affect families, and how outcomes in one court can ripple into the other.
Clients who come to Seki Family Law with overlapping family and criminal matters benefit from having an attorney who does not have to guess how criminal proceedings work. She has handled them firsthand.
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Family law matters involving criminal allegations
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Cases where restraining orders and criminal charges overlap
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Custody and parental rights affected by criminal history
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Strategic coordination between family court and criminal court
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Protecting families. Understanding the full picture.
Domestic violence cases are among the most complex and consequential matters in family law. They almost always involve both family court and criminal court simultaneously, and the decisions made in each proceeding can directly affect outcomes in the other.
Working within a well-established family law practice, Stevie Chapman brings firsthand knowledge of how domestic violence cases are handled on both sides. She understands how restraining orders are sought, contested, and enforced, and she understands what is at stake for the families involved.
Whether a client is seeking protection, contesting an order, or navigating the overlap between a criminal allegation and a family law proceeding, Stevie approaches each matter with the care and strategic clarity it deserves.
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Domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs)
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Emergency protective orders
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Contesting or modifying restraining orders
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Cases involving both criminal DV charges and family court proceedings
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Your children deserve
an attorney who sees the whole case.
Few things are more consequential than a custody dispute that involves criminal allegations. Whether the allegations involve domestic violence, substance use, or other criminal matters, they can fundamentally alter how a court views parental fitness and how custody arrangements are structured.
Criminal allegations do not automatically determine custody outcomes in California, but they can carry significant weight. The way they are handled, both in criminal court and in family court, matters enormously.
As part of Seki Family Law, Stevie Chapman helps clients understand how criminal proceedings may affect their custody case, anticipate what the opposing party may argue, and build a strategy that accounts for both legal landscapes at once.
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Custody disputes involving criminal allegations or history
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Parental rights and criminal records
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Substance abuse allegations and custody
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Modification of custody orders following criminal proceedings
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Cases involving child protective services and criminal matters
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Full-spectrum criminal defense,
through an established firm.
Criminal allegations, whether connected to a family law matter or arising independently, often affect more than just the person accused. Charges such as DUI, theft, or more serious offenses can influence family stability, relationships, and long-term decisions.
Working within an established family law practice, Stevie Chapman recognizes these wider impacts and addresses them as part of a thoughtful and strategic approach. Her six years at the Public Defender's Office gave her courtroom experience across a broad range of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
All criminal defense representation is handled through Seki Family Law in Roseville, California. Clients benefit from the experience and structure of a well-established firm, combined with an attorney who brings real courtroom experience to every case.
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DUI / DWI
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Domestic violence defense
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Drug offenses
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Assault and battery
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Misdemeanors and felonies
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Expungements and criminal record clearing
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Restraining order defense
SERVING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Roseville based. Regional reach.
Stevie Chapman handles family law and criminal defense matters through Seki Family Law, based in Roseville, California. The firm serves clients throughout the greater Sacramento region and surrounding foothill communities.
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Placer County
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Sacramento County
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El Dorado County
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Nevada County
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Amador County
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Yolo County
Not sure which area applies to your situation?
Many clients come in thinking they have a family law matter and discover it involves criminal proceedings as well, or vice versa. That overlap is exactly where Stevie Chapman's background is most valuable. Reach out through Seki Family Law for a consultation. Every inquiry is handled with discretion and care.