New Jersey Victims’ Restraining Orders Attorney

Restraining Order Lawyer for Domestic Violence Victims in Cherry Hill, NJ Helps Family Violence Victims Seek Protection Under the Law in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Throughout NJ

Nearly all temporary restraining orders (TROs) under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (statute 2C:12-10.2) are ex parte orders. So long as one or more required acts are sworn to, it’s highly likely that a judge will enter that order. No notice to the defendant of a plaintiff’s intention to obtain a domestic violence TRO is required, and the defendant need not be in court for the TRO hearing. A judge will set the matter for hearing on a final restraining order (FRO) on a date about 10 days out. There are many pitfalls that clients face when they decide to enter court without a skilled representative. That is why our firm urges those looking to issue a restraining order to have a New Jersey victims’ restraining orders attorney from the Law Offices of Michele Finizio represent you in order to safeguard your best interests.

Final Restraining Order (FRO) Hearings in New Jersey

As opposed to a hearing on a TRO, when notice is rarely given to a defendant and legal protocol is relaxed, that individual is entitled to the full protection of due process of law in a Final Restraining Order (FRO) hearing. It’s likely that an attorney will represent him or her. The rules of civil procedure apply, and they can be confusing. The rules of evidence also apply in a FRO hearing, and those are highly complex. Then the burden of proof must be met, and that involves proving the underlying allegations and the need for continued protection with a FRO by a preponderance of the evidence.

The same judge who granted your TRO can be your worst opponent if an experienced and respected New Jersey victims’ restraining orders attorney does not represent you at the FRO hearing.

Never Go into a Courtroom Without a New Jersey Victims’ Restraining Orders Attorney

Whether you’re seeking a TRO or a FRO, it’s crucial for you to be represented by knowledgeable, compassionate, and respected counsel. Michele Finizio is a New Jersey victims’ restraining orders attorney with extensive experience and demonstrated success in NJ domestic violence victims’ cases. Along with the need for proof of the legally required elements of a reason for a final restraining order, the need for continuing protection must also be shown. That’s unlikely to happen if it’s merely your word against the defendants.

Call an Experienced New Jersey Victims’ Restraining Orders Attorney for Help in Cherry Hill or Elsewhere in New Jersey

Attorney Michele Finizio represents domestic violence victims throughout South Jersey, including Evesham, Mount Laurel, Medford, Cherry Hill, Camden, Maple Shade, Moorestown, and Washington Township, NJ. Let us build your New Jersey restraining order case for you from the beginning. You can contact us online, or you can phone us at 856-888-9059 for a free consultation.