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Protective Orders in Virginia Beach

Experienced Civil Representation for Protective Order Cases

Whether you need protection from an abusive situation or you're defending against a protective order that threatens your rights, reputation, and future, JRLaw, PLC provides the experienced legal advocacy you need. Attorney Jerrell R. Johnson combines over 15 years of legal practice with 15 years as a police officer to deliver strategic representation that protects your interests in these high-stakes proceedings.

Protective order cases move quickly and carry serious consequences. The decisions made in the coming days can affect your housing, employment, gun ownership rights, child custody arrangements, and criminal record. You need an attorney who understands both sides of the courtroom and knows how to build a compelling case under tight deadlines.

How JRLaw, PLC Protects Your Interests

If You Need a Protective Order

We guide you through the petition process with sensitivity and urgency. Attorney Johnson helps you gather the evidence needed to demonstrate the threat you're facing, prepares you for testimony, and presents a compelling case to the court. 

We also address related concerns, including:

  • Ensuring you and your children have safe living arrangements
  • Coordinating protective orders with pending divorce or custody cases
  • Pursuing criminal charges against the abuser when appropriate
  • Planning for your safety beyond the courtroom

Our goal is to secure the legal protection you need while considering the broader impact on your family situation.

If You're Defending Against a Protective Order

Being served with a protective order can turn your life upside down overnight. You may be forced from your home, separated from your children, and facing damage to your professional reputation—all before you've had a chance to tell your side of the story.

We fight to:

  • Prevent unwarranted restrictions on your freedom and family contact
  • Protect your employment and professional licenses
  • Preserve your gun ownership rights
  • Maintain your reputation in the community
  • Keep a protective order off your permanent record

Attorney Johnson thoroughly investigates the allegations against you, challenges false or exaggerated claims, and presents a powerful defense at your hearing. His unique background working with law enforcement and prosecutors gives him tactical advantages in anticipating the opposition's strategy and protecting your rights.

Contact us online or call (757) 447-0080 today for an initial consultation. Time is critical in protective order cases.

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Understanding Protective Orders in Virginia

A protective order is a court-issued legal directive designed to prevent contact between individuals when there are allegations of abuse, stalking, or threats. Virginia law recognizes three types of protective orders, each serving different purposes and timeframes.

These include:

  • Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs): Issued immediately by law enforcement or a magistrate when there is an imminent threat of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Typically last up to 72 hours or until the next court business day.
  • Preliminary Protective Orders (PPOs): Issued by a judge after an initial hearing based on the petitioner’s allegations. Remain in effect until a full hearing, usually within 15 days.
  • Permanent Protective Orders: Issued after a full civil hearing where both parties present evidence. Despite the name, they can last up to 2 years and may restrict contact, set boundaries, and address shared property.

The Consequences of Protective Orders

While protective orders are civil court orders, their consequences extend into both civil and criminal realms. The civil order restricts where you go, who you contact, and where you live. These restrictions become part of civil court records and appear in background checks, potentially affecting employment, housing applications, and professional licenses.

Critically, violating a protective order is a criminal offense. Even unintentional violations can result in arrest, criminal charges, jail time, and a permanent criminal record.

For those seeking protection, a properly obtained civil order provides legal recourse and the ability to have violators arrested and criminally prosecuted. For those defending against an order, mounting an effective defense protects your immediate freedom and long-term civil rights and prevents potential criminal liability.

Why Choose JRLaw, PLC

Attorney Jerrell R. Johnson has successfully defended hundreds of cases throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and Portsmouth. His track record includes recognition as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 attorney and consistent awards for best attorneys in Virginia Coastal Magazine.

What sets JRLaw, PLC apart is genuine care for each client's best interest, combined with the tactical advantage of understanding how law enforcement and prosecutors approach these cases. Whether you need protection or need to defend your rights, you deserve an advocate who treats your case with the seriousness it demands.

Contact us online or call (757) 447-0080 for an initial consultation. We are ready to provide the experienced, compassionate representation you need.

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