At Berner Law Group, PLLC, we help individuals in Everett and Snohomish County secure the safety and legal protection they need during difficult domestic situations. Domestic violence protection orders (DVPOs) are vital tools that address violence between family members, spouses or romantic partners. We work to obtain temporary orders for protection for our clients, which are intended to stop violence from escalating or to prevent an assault.
Securing Protection Orders In Everett
When an adult or child has been or is in imminent danger of being a victim of violence, we help you petition the court to enter a temporary order for protection. Our skilled, compassionate attorneys understand how vital these orders are for ensuring your immediate safety in Snohomish County. Such protection orders usually prohibit the named respondent from making any contact with the protected people or from even coming within a specified distance of them.
Taking Action Against An Abuser
If you are living with an abuser, a judge can issue a temporary protection order, giving police the authority to remove the abuser from your home immediately. These temporary orders protect you until your full hearing, which Washington law requires courts to schedule within 14 days.
Our experienced lawyers can help you secure the specific type of protection you need under the Washington Protection Order Act:
Domestic violence protection orders (DVPO): Use these if a family member, household member or intimate partner assaults you, causes physical injury or makes you fear imminent harm.
Anti-harassment protection orders (AHPO): Request these when someone engages in a “course of conduct” that seriously alarms or harasses you, even if they haven’t physically hurt you yet.
Stalking protection orders: Choose this option if someone repeatedly follows or monitors you, causing you to feel reasonable fear for your safety.
Customized safety terms: We draft specific provisions for your situation, such as “stay-away” zones around your workplace or protected transfer points for child visitation.
Our team understands how to navigate these sensitive filings to ensure your petition complies with all legal requirements. We will stand by your side during the hearing to advocate for the long-term safety you deserve.
Contact Us To Protect Your Rights And Your Future
Contact Berner Law Group, PLLC, to speak with an experienced domestic violence and anti-harassment protection order attorney. Our attorneys and staff are caring, diligent and aggressive in handling such matters for petitioners and respondents. Call us at 425-939-2148 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. For in-person visits, you can find our offices in downtown Everett, directly across the street from the Snohomish County Superior Court.
Frequently asked questions
Is the first meeting free?
Family law initial strategy sessions with Berner Law Group are paid consultations. Personal injury and negligence consultations are free. Call 425-998-1790 for current consultation fees. [Fee amount: firm to confirm]
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Which counties do you handle family law cases in?
Our office is across from the Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, and we represent clients in Snohomish, King, Island and Skagit counties and other western Washington counties.
What should I bring to my strategy session?
any court papers you have received or filed, a list of important dates, and a summary of income, debts and assets. Do not send confidential documents before you have engaged the firm.
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