Restraining Orders
Restraining Orders Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts
A restraining order can make your life especially difficult. If you find yourself at the grocery store at the same time as your ex-spouse, you could be arrested for violating the restraining order or protective order. Day-to-day actions must be calculated so that you do not violate the restraining order or order of protection.
The attorneys at Wight & Roche will help you fight the restraining order. Whether you have been served with the restraining order or you anticipate being served, contact us to defend you. We defend against restraining orders and protective orders in the courts of Essex County, Middlesex County, and Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and, Rockingham, Hillsborough and Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Defense of Restraining Orders in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Do not think that the service of papers for a restraining order is the end of the story. Restraining orders, protective orders and harassment allegations can be fought with aggressive and experienced representation. We have the skills to fight these orders, especially when there is evidence that a protective order is not necessary in the circumstances.
We understand the disruption that a restraining order can cause, especially when an ex-spouse seeks a restraining order and you have children with your ex-spouse. We know that not all restraining orders are justified — an angry family member or ex-spouse may try to get a restraining order to cause harm to your reputation. We independently investigate your case to determine the best way to defend you.
Violations of Protective Orders
If you are charged with violating a restraining order or protective order, you need to know that the consequences are severe. You could be facing jail time of one to two years. We know that a simple mistake, such as the examples listed below, can cause serious criminal charges:
- Texting
- E-mailing or IMing
- Telephone calls
- Going to the person's work
- Using a third party to contact the person
All of these actions may result in a violation of the restraining order. When you have been charged with a violation, you need a strong attorney at Wight & Roche to make sure that you are treated with fairness and respect.
Responsiveness and Strong Action at Wight & Roche
Our significant experience in local courts throughout Massachusetts and south-central New Hampshire gives us credibility to defend against these charges. We use our reputation to earn favorable outcomes during criminal trials or in negotiating alternative punishments. For restraining orders, we may be able to negotiate less-restrictive conditions to allow you to continue with your life.
Attorney fees can be very affordable compared to the costs of a disruptive restraining order. For a helpful, productive consultation, please contact Wight & Roche today
