Restraining Orders

Waukesha County, Wisconsin Restraining Order Defense Lawyers

If you have been accused of domestic violence, child abuse, harassment or emotional abuse, the first legal step taken against you is generally a petition for a restraining order. The restraining order is a separate matter from any criminal charges that may — or may not — also be filed.

A restraining order is a serious step courts take to protect victims of abuse. It can dramatically alter your life, often forcing you to move out of your home and limiting contact with your family. It can be used as evidence in some other legal cases, such as child custody cases. If you violate a restraining order, you could face jail time.

At Huppertz & Dorow, S.C., we have extensive experience defending clients in restraining order hearings as well as those accused of violating these orders. We are dedicated to making sure your rights are protected.

Visit our contact page right away or call us at 262-549-5979. You can also fill out our criminal defense intake form.

The Initial Restraining Order Hearing

Whether a restraining order is granted is decided at a contested court hearing. If the order is granted, both you and the person who requested the order are affected. Neither of you can have contact with the other, and this includes all forms of communication, including visits, e-mails, phones calls, letters — even communication though friends or relatives.

It's not a given that the restraining order will be granted, and you do have the right to contest it.

Attorney Jennifer Dorow has extensive trial experience and have handled many restraining order and injunction hearings for our clients.

If You Are Accused of Violating a Restraining Order

Either party to a restraining order can be accused of violating it. If you are accused of a violation, you could be immediately arrested and you could face penalties including:

• Up to nine months in jail
• Up to a $1,000 fine
• Repayment of service and court fees

In appropriate cases, we are able to negotiate a reduction in the charges or penalties in exchange for your participation in counseling or anger management classes.

Trust, Respect and Communication in Abuse and Restraining Order Cases

We understand that an accusation by a spouse, partner or child in your life can be devastating. We wil aggresively represent both petitioners and respondents.  We know both sides.

We focus on the goal of helping you and your family take realistic steps to resolve these issues outside of court.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

Call 262-549-5979 or e-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation. We accept credit cards and offer weekend and evening appointments.

Wisconsin Restraining Order Defense Lawyers
Waukesha Restraining Order Violation Attorneys

Wisconsin criminal defense lawyers defending clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin in initial hearings for temporary restraining orders or injunctions, or in allegations of restraining order violations, related to domestic violence, spouse or child abuse, sexual harassment or emotional abuse.