Orders of Protection

Orange County Domestic Violence & Stalking Lawyer

An order of protection is a court order issued to protect a victim of domestic violence from further abuse. An order of protection will prohibit the person named in the order from abusing or injuring the victim anymore and may prohibit contact of any kind with the victim. For example, the person named in the order of protection may be prohibited from coming within a certain distance of the victim or of contacting the victim in any way: by phone, email, in person, or by mail.

If you have been served an order of protection in relation to a case involving domestic violence, stalking, spousal abuse, child abuse, or any related matter, it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. An order of protection may limit where you can go and what you can do. If you share a residence with the alleged victim, you may even need to move out until this matter is resolved - even if you pay the mortgage or the rent! Make sure you have a competent Orange County domestic violence lawyer at your side to defend your Constitutional rights and help you avoid having to live with an order of protection hanging over your head.

Violating an Order of Protection in Orange County, CA

If you have been served an order of protection and you violate this order in any way, you may be at an immediate risk of facing jail time, fines and other serious criminal penalties. Violating an order of protection is a criminal offense in itself and may be charged as a misdemeanor or even a felony depending on the unique situation.

For the dedicated and aggressive legal help you need, contact an Orange County order of protection attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today!