Protection/No-Contact Orders

Seattle-Tacoma Protection Order / No Contact Order Attorneys / Lawyers  

Aggressive, Respected, Experienced Representation
throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties

The first thing you need to do when facing a charge Violating a Protection or No Contact Order is talk to a lawyer. Why? The situation may not be as bad as you think. Your lawyer will know your options. And if it is bad, you'll have an advocate who will stand up for you and protect your rights. Talk to a criminal defense attorney at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S.

After Hours Call: 253-951-0037

A restraining order of any kind can cause significant complications. If you feel the order should be lifted or if you want a better understanding of how it will affect other legal issues -a domestic violence charge, a divorce or a custody dispute - contact a defense lawyer regarding these matters.

• Protection orders: A protection order is issued by the court independent of any criminal charge. If you have been accused of violating a protection order you need to contact a defense attorney as soon as possible as there may be both legal and factual defenses available to you.
• No-contact orders: A no-contact order is often issued after an arrest or conviction for a criminal charge where a domestic relationship is involved. As with a protection order, if you have been accused of violating a no contact order you should speak with a defense attorney as soon as possible. Talk to your defense attorney about the next steps regarding the domestic violence charge and the no-contact order.

Potential Penalities for Violating No Protection and No Contact Orders:  As a general rule a Violation of a Protection or No Contact Order Order is filed as a gross misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to one year in jail, a $5,000.00 fine and a loss of right to possess firearms, for life.   However, if the charge involves a third or subsequent violation, or an allegation of assault or reckless endangerment, it can be filed as a felony and, under the state of Washington's Sentencing Guidelines, will carry a jail or prison term of 6 to 96 months, depending upon a person's history of prior criminal convictions.

Representation throughout the state of Washington: The lawyers at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., have represented persons throughout the state of Washington, from Vancouver to Bellingham, and Ocean Shores to Chelan. We appear on a regular basis in every court in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, including the King and Pierce County Superior and District Courts, and the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue Municipal Courts. In fact, our lawyers aggressively represent persons on almost every court calendar in cities from Kent to Kirkland, Lakewood to Seatac, as well as Sammamish, Kenmore and Milton, and we regularly appear in the courts for the cities of Renton, Redmond, Bothell, Duvall, Kenmore, Shoreline, Tukwila, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Fife, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Lynnwood and Everett.

Free Initial Consultation: At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, the first phone call and first meeting are free.

If you have been accused of violating a Protection, Anti-Harassment or No Contact Order make sure you have a criminal defense attorney who can explain your rights and help you decide what to do next. Call Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. and talk to a lawyer now.

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended as legal advice or as a guarantee of the outcome of any future case. This is because every case has unique facts, and no one can ever guarantee results. Furthermore, this information does not establish an attorney client relationship. Any reliance on information contained herein is taken at your own risk.