PPO Petitions & PPO Defense

Personal Protection Orders carry immediate and serious consequences. Whether you need protection from someone who threatens your safety, or you are wrongly accused and facing a PPO, Attorney Fletcher provides clear, urgent, and effective representation on both sides of these matters.

PPO cases move quickly and the stakes are high — a PPO can affect your record, your firearm rights, your housing, and your ability to see your children. You need experienced counsel who understands both the family and criminal implications.

Filing a PPO Petition

If you are being harassed, stalked, threatened, or abused, Attorney Fletcher can help you seek the protection you need through the court.

• Domestic-relationship PPOs
• Stalking and non-domestic PPOs
• Preparing petitions and supporting evidence
• Ex parte (emergency) orders
• Enforcement of an existing PPO

Defending Against a PPO

Being served with a PPO — especially an ex parte order entered without your side being heard — can upend your life overnight. Attorney Fletcher moves quickly to protect your rights.

• Motions to terminate or modify a PPO
• Contested PPO hearings
• Defense against false or exaggerated allegations
• Protecting your firearm and employment interests

PPO Violation Hearings

An alleged PPO violation can lead to criminal contempt, fines, and jail. Attorney Fletcher represents clients on both sides of violation proceedings.

• Prosecuting violations of an existing PPO
• Defending against alleged violations
• Show-cause and contempt hearings
• Coordinating related family and criminal matters

Act Quickly — Deadlines Are Short

PPO matters have tight timelines, often just days to respond. If you have been served with a PPO or need to seek one, call Attorney Fletcher right away. Consultations are confidential and available 24 hours a day.