No Contact/ Protection Orders

If you have been accused or charged with domestic violence or harassment, you may have had restrictions placed on your freedom by an order issued by the court. These include Anti-Harassment, Domestic Violence (DV) Protection, and No Contact Orders. Though these orders may bear similarities and impose similar restraints, they are very different in their purposes and consequences if violated. No Contact Orders are criminal orders issued in connection with a criminal DV offense. A Protection Order is a civil order may be presented by a complainant regardless of whether criminal charges have been filed or not. Anti-Harassmentorders are commonly issued as a result of neighbor disputes.

These orders, which become part of the public record, can affect your interests in a number of ways, including your ability to have contact with your children or your employment status. Violations of these orders can result in criminal charges with harsh penalties imposed, include jail, fines, probation and further restrictions. In order to respond to them, you need the assistance of an attorney skilled and knowledgeable in how these orders work and how they can be challenged. Criminal defense attorney Dan Gerl spent over five years prosecuting domestic violence matters; he has the skills and experience necessary to fight for your important rights. Whether your particular situation requires negotiation, litigation, or even trial, Dan will battle aggressively for your interests. If you have been served with, or accused of violating, one of these orders, Call Dan today at (206) 799-3579 for a free case evaluation.