A protective order can provide critical legal protection from abuse and harassment. Our attorneys help victims obtain protective orders quickly and help respondents understand their rights.
West Virginia law provides strong protections for victims of domestic violence. A domestic violence protective order — sometimes called a DVPO — can prohibit an abuser from contacting you, require them to leave a shared home, and award you temporary custody of your children. Our attorneys help victims navigate this process quickly and effectively, and also represent respondents who are contesting orders they believe are unjustified.
Emergency protective orders can be issued by a magistrate at any hour without the respondent present. They provide immediate, short-term protection until a full hearing can be held.
Final protective orders are issued after a hearing at which both parties have an opportunity to present their case. A final order can last up to 90 days and may be extended. We prepare clients thoroughly for these hearings and advocate firmly on their behalf.
A domestic violence protective order in West Virginia can prohibit the respondent from contacting or threatening you, require them to vacate a shared residence, grant you temporary possession of a vehicle or other property, award temporary custody of minor children, and require the respondent to attend counseling. We help clients understand what relief is available and make sure the order they obtain provides meaningful protection.
We represent clients throughout the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding areas.
If you need a protective order or have been served with one, contact our attorneys today. We will move quickly and stand firmly by your side.