TPO Defense Lawyer

If a TPO (temporary protective order) has been issued against you, first cease all contact with the person who had the TPO filed then contact us so we can protect your rights.

Violation of a temporary protective or restraining order can ultimately result in criminal charges. Furthermore, if you are currently engaged in a divorce or other family law or civil matter, a TPO based on mere allegations may be issued and used against you.

What is a TPO?

Anyone claiming to be a victim of violence may file a petition for a TPO, which stands for temporary protective order. But just because someone is granted a TPO, does not make the charges true. TPO’s have been used as form of lawfare and pressure against others, generally in tandem with another suit, such as divorce or civil cases.

Temporary protective orders are recorded in the Georgia Protective Order Registry, a non-public record accessible strictly to law enforcement, judges, and prosecuting lawyers. TPO’s are a civil, not criminal process, therefore TPO’s are not part of a respondent’s criminal record.

A TPO temporarily requires the respondent to maintain a specified distance and restrains the respondent from contact with the petitioner.

Common situations where a TPO might be ordered:

Stalking
Physical or verbal abuse
Assault
Business disputes
Property damage

Dissolving a TPO

In divorce cases it’s also common for one spouse to have a TPO filed against the other spouse and in the interim, wish to reconcile or work through their divorce amicably. In such cases we will file a motion asking the court to dissolve the TPO.