Speak with a lawyer promptly after receiving a Temporary Restraining Order. Your attorney should explain its restrictions, review the allegations, and prepare for the Final Restraining Order hearing. Matthew Cohan and his team preserve relevant evidence and develop your defense. Follow the order’s terms and seek legal advice before taking any action involving the protected person.

Hire a criminal defense lawyer who handles New York orders of protection and related criminal cases. Matthew Cohan and his team explain the order’s terms, address restrictions affecting your home or children, and defend against alleged violations. Follow the order exactly and seek legal advice before any contact with the protected person.

Fees depend on the number of defendants, volume of evidence, case stage, and need for motions, negotiations, or trial preparation. Ask how the attorney structures fees and whether representation includes detention hearings, trial, and sentencing. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan offers a free confidential consultation to discuss the allegations and the legal work your case requires.