Orange County Domestic Violence Lawyers

Order of Protection Defense Attorneys in Newport Beach, California

An Order of Protection can be issued in the state of California if there are allegations of domestic violence or abuse that exist. Even when the victim refuses to press charges against the alleged abuser, the district attorney can step in and press charges and ask that an Order of Protection or restraining order be put in place to protect the victim from any further violence. There are different types of Orders of Protection that may be obtained, and they include the following:

Emergency Protective Order (EPO): an order that is legally valid for up to 5 days. It is typically ordered by law enforcement.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO or TRO): a temporary (or non temporary) restraining order that protects victims of domestic violence. It can be issued for a minimum of 3 weeks up to a maximum of 3 years.
Criminal Protective Order ("No Contact" Order): an order that is issued for active domestic violence cases only by a California District Attorney.
Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHO): this is a civil order that prevents harassment between people who are neighbors, co-workers and/or acquaintances.

Orange County Order of Protection Criminal Defense Firm

When you are served with any of the above orders you must abide by the terms. The terms will specify certain orders that you must follow. They will include staying away from the victim, the victim’s family, any children, place of residence, education, employment and any other locations that are frequented by the alleged victim. Failing to obey any orders as directed in the Order of Protection or restraining order can drastically impact the outcome of your domestic violence case. In addition, Law enforcement may immediately arrest you for your actions and you will most likely be ordered to stay in jail until your next court hearing.

Coffey & Coffey: Newport Beach Attorneys at Law

Contact the defense lawyers at Coffey & Coffey if an Order of Protection has been issued against you or if you have violated the order in some way. It is crucial that an Orange County Order of Protection lawyer from our firm speaks with you immediately in order to provide you with the best possible defense for your case. The Orange County domestic violence attorneys at Coffey & Coffey represent any type of complex domestic violence case and are committed to achieving excellent results for our clients.

Please contact Coffey & Coffey today for an Order of Protection or restraining order issue if you have been charged with domestic violence, spousal abuse, child abuse or any other form of abuse in Orange County, California including: Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel.

Questions about an Order of Protection? Contact us today!