Washington offers several protective orders, including domestic violence protection orders and no-contact orders. They can restrict where you go and your contact with others. Schwab Law helps Spokane clients petition for needed protection or respond to an order filed against them.
Protection orders carry real consequences — they can affect your housing, your contact with family, and your firearm rights, and violating one is a separate crime. Whether you need protection or are responding to a petition, the hearing matters.
We represent both petitioners seeking safety and respondents facing an order, helping you present your case clearly to the court.
Types of protective orders
- Domestic violence protection orders
- No-contact orders tied to criminal cases
- Anti-harassment and stalking protection orders
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I violate a protection order?
Violating a protection or no-contact order is a separate criminal offense, even if the protected person initiated contact. It is essential to follow the order's exact terms.
Can I fight a protection order filed against me?
Yes. You have the right to a hearing where you can present evidence and respond to the allegations before a final order is entered.
Ready to talk through your situation?
Reach a Schwab Law attorney in Spokane today.