Domestic Violence/Assault and Protection Orders

Orders of Protection in King County

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The state of Washington and King County take domestic abuse very seriously. The penalties for conviction are stiff. Almost all calls to police complaining about domestic assault result in an arrest and a criminal charge. If you have been charged with assault or domestic violence, have received a no-contact order, or been served with a civil protection order, it is important to have legal advice and representation to protect your rights.

Temporary orders of protection can become permanent

At Amini Law Firm, P.S., we defend people who have been charged with domestic violence or been served with a personal protection order. A temporary protection order is in effect for 14 days, after which there is a hearing where the respondent needs to show why he or she should not be restrained. At stake in this hearing is whether the protection order should be extended for one year. We vigorously represent people at these hearings. We also represent people who are under a restraining order during divorce proceedings. Whatever your situation, we can help with any matter related to domestic violence charges. Contact our Bellevue law firm today.

You do not need to be married to be charged with domestic violence or be served with a civil protection order

Domestic violence charges are not limited to problems that arise between married couples. Boyfriends, roommates, domestic partners, children, and other relatives can be charged with domestic violence or face a hearing for removal of an order of protection. Many of our clients find themselves caught up in the court system after a fight with a partner, spouse, or roommate in which no violent physical behavior occurred. However, even verbal threats or efforts to control the other person can be thought of as domestic violence, and charged as such. If you are released on bail after your arrest, you may be issued with a no-contact order that prevents you from returning home, seeing your kids, or retrieving your clothes until the issue is resolved in court.

How we can help

In addition to the inconvenience of civil protective orders and no-contact orders, you may face jail time, stiff fines, the loss of your job, and restrictions on your ability to see your kids. We mount an aggressive defense against the charges and work to obtain alternative penalties, such as anger management classes and alcohol abuse treatment. Our clients include foreign nationals charged with domestic violence who are facing deportation because of a conviction for domestic assault or another criminal charge. We work hard to keep them in the United States.

If you have been charged with assault or other domestic violence crimes or have been served with a temporary order of protection, contact a lawyer who will provide a vigorous defense that protects your rights. We have been helping people charged with domestic violence since 1994, and have the experience and knowledge to defend you.

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