A restraining order can keep you from seeing your family or returning to your home. If a restraining order has been filed against you, you need a skilled attorney to protect your interests and help you fight to have the restraining order removed or modified.
Fighting for the Best Possible Result
Contact Criminal Defense Attorney Janet Altschuler
Janet Altschuler is a Tucson restraining order lawyer with more than 17 years of experience defending clients accused of domestic violence in Arizona. She understands the impact a conviction could have on your future and will help you fight for the best possible result in your case. Contact attorney Altschuler to discuss your case in a free initial consultation.
Protective Orders in Arizona
A restraining order, also known as a protective order, can be issued in a wide range of situations, including:
- Violence or physical abuse
- Threatening behavior or verbal threats
- Stalking
- Harassment
A restraining order can be filed against a spouse, child, sibling or parent. Even roommates or homosexuals in abusive relationships can file for protection through an injunction against harassment.
Restraining orders can also come from different sources. In the criminal system, a judge can order a person accused of domestic violence not to have contact with the victim. In the civil system, a victim can go before a judge in civil court and obtain a civil order of protection.
Arizona Protective Orders Lawyer Defending You
Both the criminal and civil systems have unique rules and procedures. Attorney Altschuler can help you navigate either process while protecting your rights and working to have the restraining order removed.
She can also help you change a restraining order. This can be particularly important during a divorce where a protective order can keep you from seeing your children. This could have a negative impact on your ability to get custody or visitation rights in the future.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Firm
Do not try to handle the restraining order on your own. Your future is at stake. Contact Janet Altschuler, an Arizona protective orders attorney, to learn more about your legal options. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our firm is located in Tucson and offers in-jail and in-custody visits by appointment to clients throughout Arizona.
