Orders of Protection / Restraining Orders
St. Clair County Violation of Protection Order Attorney
Did the police arrest you for domestic violence? Is your partner, boyfriend or girlfriend seeking an order of protection to keep you from your home or workplace? Before an order of protection is made permanent, you have an opportunity to appear before the judge and to bring a lawyer to defend you. And you NEED a lawyer, because a conviction for domestic assault can have many long-term consequences.
Criminal defense attorney Polly Hampton represents people facing domestic violence charges and protective orders. As a former prosecutor, she understands the tactics and strategies the prosecution will use when building their case against you. Contact the Hampton Law Office in Belleville, Illinois to get an experienced lawyer on your case. Call 618-207-4512 for a free consultation.
The Domestic Violence Charge and the Order for Protection
If you were charged with domestic abuse or domestic assault, the chances are good that the other person will also seek an order for protection to keep you away from the family home or a workplace or other locations where you had contact. You need an aggressive defense for the domestic violence charge and the restraining order.
If you have a domestic assault conviction, it can significantly affect your career and your way of life. It can interfere with your ability to get or keep a professional license. It can make it difficult to obtain security clearance if you need that for your job. You will have to give up ownership of any firearms you possess.
A temporary order for protection can be sought before a domestic assault case even goes to court and it will usually be granted. You then have a limited time in which to prepare a defense, so it's good to get a defense attorney working on your case as quickly as possible to fight the permanent order for protection.
Defense lawyer Polly Hampton also represents people who have been charged with violating protective orders. Often people unintentionally violate the order for protection because they don't understand all of the restrictions it places on them. She explains how an order applies in your situation and works to minimize the consequences of a violations charge.
"Don't Get Nailed — Call the Hammer"
Contact our Belleville law office for a free initial consultation. Our office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We are located 1 block west of the courthouse in downtown Belleville.