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Order of Protection in Illinois
Your safety and the safety of your family is your number-one priority. But what happens when someone threatens your safety, or your children’s safety? That can be frightening, and you may want some extra protection for your family while you’re waiting for a domestic violence case to resolve.
The lawyers at Chicago Trusted Attorneys™ can help you get peace of mind during this difficult time. Your lawyer can walk you through getting an order of protection in Illinois to help keep your family and yourself safe.
What Is an Order of Protection?
If you’ve been physically harmed or threatened by a family member, you may be eligible for an order of protection. Like a restraining order, this protective order is a civil order that prevents the person in question from engaging in abusive or harmful behavior toward you. That may include banning them from contacting you, barring them from accessing your child’s records, and more.
If your abuser violates this order, they can face criminal charges. Violation of an order of protection is a Class A misdemeanor, which means they can face up to a year in jail if they contact you or break the agreement.
Steps to Receiving an Illinois Order of Protection
But how do you get this level of protection? Your defense lawyer in Illinois can help you take the right steps. If you’ve suffered because of a family member or romantic partner, you may have grounds to file a petition for your order.
Your lawyer can help you get the right paperwork and file the petition for your protective order. They can speak with the Illinois circuit clerk, or they can request an order of protection during a civil or criminal trial. You’ll then need to fill out the right forms, which your lawyer can provide. Once this is done, you may be granted an order of protection from the Illinois court.
Get an Order of Protection with an Illinois Defense Lawyer
When a family member has hurt or threatened you, having peace of mind is vital. You need to know you’re safe to take legal action and protect your rights. But you may be struggling to get an order of protection in Illinois. That can leave you feeling vulnerable.
That’s where a lawyer from Chicago Trusted Attorneys™ can step in. We have the tools to help you get your protection order and protect yourself even before your court date. If you’re concerned about your safety, reach out for help getting your order by calling 312-519-3171 or by completing the online contact form below.