Illinois Attorneys for Orders of Protection

Legal Protection From Abuse or Harassment

Your safety and the well-being of your children come first. If you have been

subjected to abusive treatment or if you are being stalked, threatened or

harassed, Schwulst & Roseberry, P.C., can help you obtain an order of

protection.

We represent women and men seeking domestic violence protective orders for

security and peace of mind. Our law practice has served the Bloomington-Normal

area since 1971, and we practice in family and criminal courts of McLean County

and surrounding central Illinois. Contact us today to learn your rights in a free

half-hour consultation.

 

Illinois Domestic Assault Lawyers · Orders of

Protection

An order of protection can apply to someone in your household or close circle (a

spouse, partner, roommate, family member, boyfriend, girlfriend), a former

partner (ex-spouse, ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend) or a co-worker or acquaintance,

based on:

• Assault (threatening gestures or language)

• Battery (physical contact or injury)

• Sexual violence

• Threats or intimidation

• Harassment (hang-up calls, verbal abuse, destruction of property)

• Stalking (following, unwanted visits, phone calls or gifts, showing up at

your workplace or child's school)

• Online/electronic harassment (chat rooms, Facebook, text messages)

An order of protection may be granted for up to two years. Typically it prohibits

the person from having any contact with you or your children, directly or through

third parties. It may contain greater or lesser restrictions, depending on the

threat level, prior incidents and other facts of the case.

Our experienced attorneys will accompany you to court to request an order of

protection and we will represent you in future proceedings to modify or rescind

the order. We will take swift action if the person violates any provision of a

protective order.

Representation of the Accused

The court will usually err in favor of the person who is seeking protection. We

know that orders of protection are sometimes abused to get revenge against an

ex or to gain advantage in divorce or custody proceedings. Our lawyers have a

strong background in criminal law and experience on both sides of these

proceedings. We will fight an unwarranted order of protection or advocate for

you to ease the restrictions, especially if you are being kept away from your

children. We can also defend you if you face criminal charges for domestic

violence or violating an order of protection.

Bloomington Lawyers for Orders of Protection

We offer the first 30 minutes of consultation for free to determine if you can

benefit from our representation. Call our Bloomington-Normal family law

attorneys Toll Free at 855-217-6003 or e-mail us today and we will respond

promptly.

 

Office Location

Schwulst & Roseberry, P.C. 407 West Front Street, Suite 2 Bloomington, IL 61701 Toll Free Phone: 855-217-6003 Fax: 309-829-3014 Map & Directions  FREE PARKING

   

Serving the Following Areas

Schwulst & Roseberry, P.C., provides comprehensive litigation and trial rep- resentation throughout the Bloomington Normal area of central Illinois, including McLean County, DeWitt County, Logan County, Tazewell County, Woodford County as well as the communities of Clinton, Lincoln, Eureka, Pontiac, Pekin and Farmer City.