Westchester County Protection Order Attorneys
Orders of Protection are a vital tool for prevention of domestic violence. But sometimes they are used only to gain leverage in divorce proceedings. At The Penichet Firm, P.C. in White Plains, New York, we help clients with legal solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our lawyers have a great deal of experiencing petitioning for Orders of Protection and defending against their improper use.
Why You Need an Attorney Who Understands Both Family Court and Criminal Court Procedures
Our boutique law practice focuses on criminal law and family law matters. This focus serves our clients well when one spouse seeks an Order of Protection to gain a tactical advantage in divorce proceedings.
An Order of Protection can be obtained in either family court or criminal court, or even both at the same time. An Order of Protection may also be part of your divorce process in New York Supreme Court. The family court grants Orders of Protection against husbands and ex-husbands, wives and ex-wives, the parent of your children and those related by blood. Others involved may need to seek Orders of Protection in criminal court.
If you are arrested for violating an Order of Protection, your case will be handled in criminal court. At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we have years of experience with both criminal and matrimonial law, so we can represent your interests in either court.
Orders of Protection Are Serious Matters
Orders of Protection are serious. If one is imposed against you, you can be forced to leave your home and your children. Sometimes you may be kept away from your children and forced to pay temporary child support. You may even be forced to pay damages for the alleged abuse. Further, if you are accused of violating an Order of Protection, you may face jail time. You may also be accused of a more serious crime and face jail time or prison.
If you have been served with a temporary Order of Protection and a summons to appear, take it seriously. Orders of Protection are serious matters. If you do not appear in court, the Order of Protection can be granted in your absence. You could even be arrested and forced to appear. We can represent you at the fact-finding hearing.
Contact us about your Order of Protection by calling our White Plains law office at 914-368-7039 to schedule an initial consultation. Our clients may also call our after-hours pager — 24 hours a day, seven days a week — at 914-392-0354 in an emergency.
