Ohio Restraining Order
Protection orders may involve both criminal and domestic issues. In Ohio, violations of protection orders are not tolerated and may lead to a criminal charge. The civil protection order (CPO) must be defended vigorously and immediately. If you have been served with a CPO, we encourage you to contact the Columbus civil protection order attorneys at Heckert & Associates.
Our firm understands the severity of the protection order. We also understand the devastating effects the order can have on your rights and your freedom of movement. We will work to defend you while ensuring the terms of the protection order are fair and limited in scope.
Ex-Parte Civil Protection Order
A victim can be granted an Ex-Parte CPO when the CPO application is filed. The Ex-Parte CPO acts as an emergency order of protection until the CPO hearing. This emergency protection order can be granted by a judge when the accused individual is not present at the hearing. It is important that you contact an experienced lawyer to help protect your rights throughout these proceedings.
Civil Protection Orders
Once a civil protection order has been granted, it is important that both parties respect the document. This means that the parties must refrain from any and all contact until the document has been modified or terminated in Court. A violation of the CPO occurs no matter which party institutes contact.
When you are charged with a violation of a protection order, the prosecution generally has a relatively straightforward case to make. This is because phone records, Internet records, and witnesses are easy to investigate. Contact us as soon as you have been served with a CPO and we can provide you with legal advice and representation.
Contact Our Firm
If you have questions regarding civil protection orders, contact the Columbus, Ohio, attorneys of Heckert & Associates. Our firm provides a free initial consultation, and we are available to meet at any time by appointment. We accept all major credit cards for payment.
