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Emergency Services and Protection Order
Emergency Services and ProtectionOrderAttorneys Serving Akron and Northeast Ohio
Serving Akron, Canton, Summit County, Portage and Medina, Ohio.
When your safety or the safety of someone you love is at risk, you need legal support immediately. Whether you are seeking protection from violence or have been named in a protection order unfairly, these situations are emotionally charged and move quickly. You may feel overwhelmed, afraid, or unsure of your next step. We’re here to help you through it with clarity and compassion.
At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we provide emergency legal services for individuals and families in crisis. We help you act quickly, file the right paperwork, and appear in court with confidence. You do not have to navigate this process alone. You’ll have a team in your corner, and we’ll help you get to the other side safely and supported.
What isaProtection Order?
A protection order is a court-issued document that restricts someone from contacting, threatening, or approaching another person. These orders may be filed in response to domestic violence, threats, harassment, or stalking. Ohio recognizes several types of protection orders, including:
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders (CPOs)
Juvenile Protection Orders
Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders (SSOs)
Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) in criminal court
Protection orders can be issued temporarily or after a full hearing. They may include orders to leave the home, cease contact, surrender firearms, or limit parenting time. Violating a protection order is a criminal offense.
Whether you are seeking protection or defending against an order, we help you understand your rights and build a strategy that protects your safety, your legal standing, and your long-term future.
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What WeCan Do for You
We help you take fast, focused legal action during an emergency so you are never left to face fear or confusion alone. When crisis strikes, we respond swiftly to protect your rights and restore clarity. Our goal is to bring calm, structure, and trusted legal support when you need it most, guiding you through every urgent step.
File for an Emergency Civil Protection Order
We prepare and file your petition with the court and guide you through the temporary order hearing. We help you present facts clearly and request the safety terms you need.
Represent You at the Full Hearing
If a full hearing is set within 7 to 10 days, we gather evidence, prepare testimony, and appear in court with you. We present your case with structure, professionalism, and respect.
Defend Against a Filed Protection Order
If you have been served with a protection order, we act quickly to protect your rights. We help you respond, collect evidence, and challenge false or exaggerated claims in court.
Coordinate with Criminal or Juvenile Court
If the protection order relates to an open criminal or juvenile case, we coordinate your defense and protect your family law rights at the same time.
Draft or Modify Parenting Plans Involving Orders
We work with the court to address parenting time, school access, and custody issues that overlap with the protection order. We help make sure orders are clear and enforceable.
When to Call anEmergency Services and Protection Order Attorney
If you or your child is in danger, call us immediately. If you’ve been served with an order and a hearing is coming up, don’t wait to respond. These cases move fast, and your future may depend on how quickly and carefully you act.We’re here to support you at every step.
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FrequentlyAsked Questions
What’s the difference between a civil and criminal protection order?
A civil protection order is filed in family or domestic court and may last up to five years. A temporary protection order is issued through criminal court during an active case and ends when the case concludes.
How fast can I get a protection order?
Emergency orders can often be issued the same day you file your petition. We help you prepare and present your request quickly and clearly.
Can I get custody through a protection order?
Yes. Civil protection orders can temporarily address custody, parenting time, and support. We help you make those requests properly through the petition.
What happens if the other person violates the order?
Violations are a criminal offense. We help you report violations and request enforcement or modification through the court.
What happens if the other person violates the order?
Absolutely. You have the right to a hearing and to defend yourself. We prepare your response, present your evidence, and advocate for a fair outcome.
