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Civil Protection Order Defense in Western Washington

You need a defense that is articulate, strategic, & unafraid to fight. We provide that defense.

Contact Eloquence Law immediately. We offer discreet, strategic, and direct representation to protect your freedom and your future.

Aggressive Representation in Olympia, Tacoma, Kent, and Beyond

Being served with a protection order is more than just a piece of paper—it is a direct threat to your home, your job, your Second Amendment rights, and your reputation. In Washington State, civil protection orders move rapidly. You may have already been ordered out of your home without a hearing. 

At Eloquence Law (LOQ Law), we understand that these petitions are often weaponized during divorces, breakups, or neighborhood disputes. Allegations are frequently exaggerated, misleading, or entirely false. 

With main offices in Olympia and Tacoma, and servicing areas including Kent, Shelton, and Chehalis, we are positioned to defend you in courts across Western Washington. 

You need a defense that is articulate, strategic, and unafraid to fight. We provide that defense.

The Stakes Are High: Why You Need an Attorney for your Civil Protection Order

Protection order hearings are civil, not criminal, which means you do not automatically get a public defender. Yet, the consequences often rival those of a criminal conviction. Without experienced counsel, respondents are frequently rushed through a process that is stacked against them.Y

If a permanent order is granted, you face: 

  • Immediate Eviction: Removal from your shared home, regardless of whether you pay the mortage or rent.
  • Loss of Firearm Rights: An automatic surrender of all firearms and concealed pistol licenses (CPL).
  • Criminal Liability: A single alleged violation of the order can result in immediate arrest and criminal charges. 
  • Professional Ruin: Many protection orders show up on background checks, barring you from employment, military service, or professional licensing. 
  • Family Separation: No-contact restrictions that cut you off from your children or family members.

Do not face this judge alone. Call Eloquence Law: 360-918-7311

Civil Protection Order

If a permanent order is granted, you face: 

  • Immediate Eviction: Removal from your shared home, regardless of whether you pay the mortage or rent.
  • Loss of Firearm Rights: An automatic surrender of all firearms and concealed pistol licenses (CPL).
  • Criminal Liability: A single alleged violation of the order can result in immediate arrest and criminal charges. 
  • Professional Ruin: Many protection orders show up on background checks, barring you from employment, military service, or professional licensing. 
  • Family Separation: No-contact restrictions that cut you off from your children or family members.

Do not face this judge alone. Call Eloquence Law: 360-918-7311

Types of Protection Orders We Defend 

We represent Respondents (the accused) and Petitioners (those in need of protection) throughout Thurston, Pierce, King, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Kitsap Counties. We handle the three most common types of orders: 

1. Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) 

DVPOs are the most common and arguably the most powerful civil orders in Washington. They are often filed during high-conflict divorces or custody battles. 

  • The Allegations: Claims often involve assault, threats, “coercive control,” or emotional abuse. 
  • The Defense: We scrutinize the evidence, exposing when a petition is being used as leverage in family court rather than for genuine safety. 

2. Anti-Harassment Protection Orders (AHPO) 

These cases typically involve neighbors, coworkers, or former acquaintances where no domestic relationship exists. 

  • The Law: The legal definition of “harassment” is strict. It requires a “course of conduct” that serves no legitimate or lawful purpose.
  • The Defense: We challenge the sufficiency of the evidence. Often, what a petitioner calls “harassment” is simply an annoyance or a two-way dispute that does not meet the legal standard for a court order.

3. Sexual Assault Protection Orders (SAPO) 

SAPOs are severe measures that can be issued without a criminal charge ever being filed. 

  • The Risk: A SAPO carries a stigma that can destroy your reputation forever. 
  • The Defense: These cases demand a rigorous credibility analysis and strict enforcement of the rules of evidence. We ensure that vague accusations do not turn into life-altering judgments.
Our Strategy: Defending the Accused 

At Eloquence Law, we do not assume allegations are true simply because they were filed. We approach protection order defense with the same rigor we apply to our criminal defense cases. 

We defend you by: 

  • Challenging Vague Allegations: We force the petitioner to prove their case with facts, not just feelings.
  • Exposing Inconsistencies: We cross-reference declarations with police reports, text messages, and witness statements to find the truth.
  • Protecting Your Rights: We ensure that “Temporary” orders do not improperly expand into long-term restraints. 
  • Preserving Your Record: Our goal is dismissal. If dismissal is not possible, we fight to narrow the scope of the order to protect your job and firearm rights.
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Our Strategy: Defending the Accused 

At Eloquence Law, we do not assume allegations are true simply because they were filed. We approach protection order defense with the same rigor we apply to our criminal defense cases. 

We defend you by: 

  • Challenging Vague Allegations: We force the petitioner to prove their case with facts, not just feelings.
  • Exposing Inconsistencies: We cross-reference declarations with police reports, text messages, and witness statements to find the truth.
  • Protecting Your Rights: We ensure that “Temporary” orders do not improperly expand into long-term restraints. 
  • Preserving Your Record: Our goal is dismissal. If dismissal is not possible, we fight to narrow the scope of the order to protect your job and firearm rights.

Serving Clients Across Western Washington 

We handle protection order cases for clients throughout the region. While our primary hubs are in Thurston County and Pierce County, our attorneys regularly appear in courts across the state to protect our clients’ rights. 

Our Service Areas Include: 

  • Thurston County: Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm. 
  • Pierce County: Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Fife, University Place. 
  • King County: Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Seattle, Burien, Renton. 
  • Mason County: Shelton and surrounding areas. 
  • Lewis County: Chehalis, Centralia. 
  • Grays Harbor County: Montesano, Aberdeen. 
  • Kitsap County: Port Orchard, Bremerton.

We also service other areas based on client needs and attorney availability.

Start Your Defense Today 

If you have been served with a protection order, time is your enemy. Deadlines are short and missing a hearing result in a default judgment against you. 

Whether your hearing is at the Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court, the Pierce County Superior Court, or the King County Justice Center in Kent, we are ready to stand with you. 

Contact Eloquence Law immediately. We offer discreet, strategic, and direct representation to protect your freedom and your future. 

Contact Us Online or call 360-918-7311

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Start Your Defense Today 

If you have been served with a protection order, time is your enemy. Deadlines are short and missing a hearing result in a default judgment against you. 

Whether your hearing is at the Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court, the Pierce County Superior Court, or the King County Justice Center in Kent, we are ready to stand with you. 

Contact Eloquence Law immediately. We offer discreet, strategic, and direct representation to protect your freedom and your future. 

Contact Us Online or call 360-918-7311