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Phoenix Restraining Order Attorney

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No matter the circumstances of your situation, having a restraining order filed against you can have an extremely detrimental effect on many aspects of your life. A restraining order can result in loss of rights to see your children, limit the places you are allowed to live and restrict your basic freedoms. Outside of your restricted interactions with the party or parties involved, a restraining order can also affect your reputation and credibility, should the knowledge of the orders placed against you become public. If someone has accused you of an offense that would lead to a restraining order being filed against you, or if you are accused of a violation of an existing restraining order, it is absolutely essential to seek out the advice and guidance of an experienced Phoenix criminal defense attorney who can help you determine the best course of action.

Were you Served a Restraining Order in Phoenix?

Orders of Protection are served against individuals who have been accused of, and convincingly shown to have committed, an act of domestic violence against the victim. The victim can be a spouse, child, neighbor, date, sibling, parent, relative, roommate, or any other person who has been in danger as a result of the alleged actions from the accused individual. In order to obtain a restraining order, or an Order of Protection, the alleged victim has to testify before a judge. Based on this testimony and the other incidents of abuse recorded and noted, the judge will decide whether or not to issue a restraining order. You have the right to challenge the issuance of the order. If the person you are seeking an order against is a neighbor, stranger or acquaintance, then you would seek an Injunction Against Harassment.

If a judge issues the Order of Protection or the Injunction Against Harassment, the defendant must be served with the order before it becomes effective and once served, the order will be in effect for 12 months. The defendant may request one hearing anytime during the 12 months in which the order is in effect. The judge will hear testimony and then make a ruling to either uphold or quash the order. A violation of the order can result in criminal charges. The Firm can represent a plaintiff or defendant in an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment proceeding and also represents individuals charged with violating these orders.

Mr. Buckallew has extensive experience in resolving issues regarding restraining orders, including Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and violations of these types of orders. He will work closely with you to determine the facts and will seek to resolve the issue of the restraining order and restore your access to your children, your possessions and your home. Even if you have already been served a restraining order, there are actions that can be taken to challenge the order and you have the right to contest the orders brought against you. Attorney Trent Buckallew will help you to prepare your case, seek an order to quash the restraining order and help in preserving your rights.

Contact a Phoenix criminal defense attorney if you have been served a restraining order or have been accused of violating an existing order to schedule a legal consultation. 

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We hired Trent Buckallew to represent our son following a second MIP ticket he received while in college. Mr. Buckallew kept us informed throughout all proceedings and helped us receive the satisfactory outcome of dropped charges in exchange for taking an alcohol awareness class. He was personable, knowledgeable and treated our small case with care and compassion. We would highly recommend him to anyone in need of representation. SR
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Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into the case against (client's name). We sincerely appreciate the great job you did. We are praying this is the end of it. Thanks again so very much. This was such a difficult time for our family. LN
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I'm finally 100% clear of the problem that started our relationship. I cannot thank you enough for handling my case and expungement. I have a great sense of new beginnings and don't have to let my past affect my future. My freedom is priceless. TM
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I appreciate everything you were able to accomplish for my father and will certainly be referring Mr. Buckallew to anyone I know who may be in need of an excellent criminal defense attorney. CM
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Trent handled cases for me on two different occasions involving tickets for seat belt violations in commercial vehicles. Very happy with results. All charges dismissed. One case in Flagstaff and one case in Gilbert Court. KF