What is a Civil Order of Protection?
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of a civil order of protection – but what is it, and what can you do if someone files one against you? What is a Civil Order of Protection? [...]
Orders of Protection and FOID
If someone takes out an order of protection against you due to a domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery incident, you’re probably wondering how that affects your FOID and your right to possess a firearm. Here’s [...]
What is an Order of Protection?
If you’ve been accused of domestic battery, the person who accused you may have asked the judge for a restraining order – typically called an order of protection – against you. Even if you’re not there [...]
What to Talk About During Your Free Consultation With a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer
When you’re accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery—or when someone takes out an order of protection against you—you need to talk to a domestic violence defense lawyer as soon as possible. That’s true whether [...]
3 Types of Orders of Protection in Illinois
If someone asks the court an order of protection against you in Chicago, Rolling Meadows, or any of the surrounding communities, the judge’s order can restrict you from going home, seeing your kids, or even force [...]
What to Do if Someone Gets an Order of Protection Against You
If someone takes out an order of protection against you, you may need to call a Chicago domestic battery lawyer immediately. An order of protection is a serious legal document—and you can get into serious trouble [...]