When someone seeks a protection order—also known as a restraining order—it is because emotions are running high, safety may be in question, and the consequences are serious. Whether you are seeking protection from someone who has threatened or harmed you, or you have been served with an order and need to defend yourself, you are facing a legal process that moves fast and carries lasting impact.
At Muhaisen & Muhaisen, LLC, we help clients on both sides of protection order cases. With more than 22 years of legal experience, we know how to act quickly, advocate strongly, and protect your rights in these highly sensitive situations.
In Colorado, a protection order is a civil court order that restricts one person from contacting or coming near another. These orders can be temporary or permanent and may be issued in cases involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, threats, or abuse.
What many people do not realize is that a protection order can be issued quickly—sometimes the same day—and without the accused person present. This is why acting quickly is essential. A permanent protection order hearing usually happens within 14 days, and the outcome can affect everything from your custody rights and ability to live in your home to your criminal record and employment opportunities.
If you are in danger or have been harassed, threatened, or harmed by someone close to you, seeking a protection order may be the safest and most immediate step. Our attorneys will help you gather evidence, file your petition, and present your case clearly and effectively in court.
We understand how difficult it is to take legal action against someone you may know or care about. We are here to stand by you with compassion, discretion, and strong legal support from start to finish.
Being served with a protection order can feel shocking, humiliating, or unfair—especially if the allegations are false or exaggerated. But the worst thing you can do is ignore it or violate its terms. Even a temporary protection order can carry serious legal consequences, including criminal charges if you fail to comply.
Our team will review the allegations, explain what the order means, and help you build a strong defense before your hearing. In some cases, we can help get the order dismissed. In others, we work to negotiate terms that do not interfere with your home, job, or custody rights.
You have a right to be heard—and we are here to help you make sure the court hears the full story.
We are a full-service law firm with deep experience in both family and criminal law. This gives us a unique advantage in handling protection orders, which often overlap with divorce, custody, and domestic violence charges.
Clients trust us for our discretion, professionalism, and balanced representation. We serve individuals across Denver and surrounding counties, and we offer bilingual support in Arabic and Spanish. Above all, we treat every client with dignity and take their safety and rights seriously.
Whether you need protection or need to defend yourself, do not go into a protection order hearing without an experienced attorney at your side. These cases move fast, and the consequences are too important to leave to chance.
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