protection from abuse (pfa) Order Lawyer Located in Luzerne County
Also Serving Lackawanna, Monroe, Columbia, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Schuylkill, Carbon, Pike, and Wayne counties
The state of Pennsylvania offers legal protections for those who are the victims of domestic violence. If you’re the victim of, or in fear of, domestic violence, the first step is to get somewhere safe. Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Then call our Luzerne County Protection From Abuse lawyer for help in getting a PFA order.
The Law Office of William I. Abraham has spent over 20 years fighting for clients across Luzerne, Lackawanna, Monroe, and Columbia counties.
Call today at (570) 762-9988 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.
UNDERSTANDING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) ORDERS IN PENNSYLVANIA
WHAT IS A PFA ORDER?
A Protection from Abuse (PFA) order is an official court document in Pennsylvania that orders an abuser to stay away from the person who has requested it. The order can include provisions such as prohibiting contact with the victim, staying away from their home or workplace, and not possessing firearms. The violation of a PFA order is a serious offense, and punishable by up to six months in prison.
WHO CAN GET A PFA ORDER?
Any victim of abuse can file for a PFA order in Pennsylvania, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, and other forms of abuse. The victim does not need to be related to the abuser in any way for them to be eligible for a PFA order.
Contact the Law Office of William I. Abraham by calling (570) 762-9988 or through filling out our online contact form today. Free consultations available.
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HOW CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP WITH OBTAINING A PFA ORDER?
An experienced Luzerne County PFA attorney can help guide people through each step of this process. That starts with getting an Emergency Protective Order, which provides anywhere from 5 to 7 days of relief for the victim until a full court hearing can be held.
PFA orders can last for as long as three years, so the defendant will have the opportunity to tell their side of the story. A lawyer can be particularly important in advising the client on the types of evidence that can persuade a judge to rule in favor of a PFA.
An obvious example of evidence is where there has been violence that has resulted in hospital visits, which are on record. If the victim did not seek medical attention, it may still be possible to get photos of bruises and other injuries. It’s also possible a victim may have received threatening messages. Saving these messages means they can be introduced in court to help secure the PFA.
These are just a few examples. Experienced legal counsel, such as we have at the Law Office of William I. Abraham, can draw on the wisdom gained in numerous cases previously worked to help victims find the evidence they need.
