People use order of protection interchangeably with restraining order. Essentially, they are the same thing. To receive an order of protection, you must prove to the court that a person you live with, are romantically involved with or have been romantically involved with is harassing or threatening you.
Harassment could be in the form of stalking or intimidating. Domestic violence is serious. It’s very important that victims get the court involved. The benefit of having a legal document indicating a valid order of protection may prove extremely valuable for future child custody issues, divorces or employment issues.
Because of the seriousness of domestic violence issues, we strongly encourage potential clients to hire a lawyer to ensure the paperwork is filled out properly. Once the legal paperwork is filled out, we will go in front of the judge to make our arguments. Our lawyers are trained on what to say to judges to increase the likelihood of your petition for order of protection being granted. Once the judge grants our petition, we will use our process server to legally serve the defendant.
What Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
We make hiring a lawyer for your order of protection very simple. Our fees are not going to put you in debt – they are very straight forward. If we file paperwork in any court within Maricopa County, we charge a flat fee of $1,500. As you can see, hiring us to assist with your case is straight forward and easy. Our lawyers are available 24/7 to provide free legal advice. We have represented thousands of clients in nearly every court within Arizona. See why we have received numerous awards for our legal services. Call for a free consultation!
Author Bio
Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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Tempe
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Lake Havasu City
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Apache Junction
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Parker