Orders of Protection & Injunctions Against Harassment
Desert Legal Group understands what is at stake when domestic violence, harassment, or threats of harm put your safety, or your family’s safety, in question.
Our attorneys help you secure an Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment, and we defend people who have had one entered against them. Every case is handled with discretion, and every client is treated with empathy.
Orders of Protection
We represent and guide people seeking Orders of Protection against domestic violence, abuse, or harassment. Our attorneys work to keep you safe, walk you through each step of the process, and help gather the evidence your case needs in court.
Injunctions Against Harassment
An Injunction Against Harassment may be available when the person harassing you is not a family member or intimate partner. It can cover conduct that ranges from repeated unwanted contact to stalking. We guide you through each step, help document incidents as they happen, and seek the court orders needed to stop further harm.
How the process works
Talk to an attorney
A free, confidential consultation to understand your situation.
Build the record
We gather messages, photos, reports, and witnesses.
File or respond
We petition the court or request a hearing to contest an order.
Stand with you
We present your case and advocate at the hearing.
How we can help
- Obtaining an Order of Protection
- Defending against an Order of Protection
- Obtaining an Injunction Against Harassment
- Defending against an Injunction Against Harassment
Read our guide for victims weighing their options: Legal Options Available to Domestic Violence Victims: Securing Protection Orders.
Common questions
What is the difference between an Order of Protection and an Injunction Against Harassment?
An Order of Protection generally applies when the other person is a family member, a member of your household, or someone you have or had an intimate relationship with. An Injunction Against Harassment generally applies to everyone else, such as a neighbor, a coworker, or an acquaintance. Which one fits depends on your relationship to the other person and the conduct involved.
Can I fight an order that was filed against me?
Yes. If an order has been served on you, you have the right to request a hearing and contest it. A judge then decides whether the order should stay in place, be changed, or be dismissed. Having an attorney prepare and present your side can make a real difference.
What should I bring to a hearing?
Anything that documents what happened, such as messages, photos, call logs, police report numbers, and the names of any witnesses. Organizing this before the hearing helps the court understand your situation clearly.
Do I need a lawyer for these hearings?
You are not required to have one, but these hearings move fast and the outcome can affect your safety, your record, and your access to your home or your children. An attorney helps you prepare, present evidence, and respond in the moment.
