Restraining Orders

Restraining Order & Protection Order Legal Services

Rapp Law Office in Amelia, OH, provides legal assistance for individuals seeking protection through restraining orders, including CPO (Civil/Criminal Protection Order) and TPO (Temporary Protection Order). Our attorneys guide clients through the process to ensure safety and legal protection.

Common Examples of Qualifying Situations

• Physical harm or threats: any act that causes or attempts to cause bodily injury, or places a person in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily harm
• Sexual abuse or assault: victims of rape, sexual assault, or any non-consensual sexual conduct can apply for a protection order
• Stalking: repeated unwanted contact, observation, or monitoring that causes a reasonable person to feel fear or substantial emotional distress, including physical following or cyberstalking
• Harassment: behavior that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses someone without a legitimate purpose, such as repeated threatening phone calls, text messages, or verbal insults
• Emotional or psychological abuse: actions intended to control, isolate, or frighten a victim, such as severe verbal abuse, threats to destroy a career, or threatening to harm a loved one or a pet
• Elder or dependent adult abuse: applies when a caretaker or family member is abusing or neglecting a vulnerable adult
• Child abuse or endangerment: a parent or guardian can apply for a protection order on behalf of a child who is a victim of abuse or a crime considered harmful to minors

Types of Relationships

• Family or household members: includes current or former spouses, domestic partners, parents, children, siblings, or anyone who lives or has lived in the same household
• Dating or intimate partners: current or former boyfriends, girlfriends, or sexual partners are often covered under domestic violence protection orders
• Non-intimate relationships: in cases of harassment or threats involving coworkers, neighbors, or acquaintances

Rapp Law Office provides experienced guidance in filing and defending against protection orders, helping clients secure the safety and legal protections they need. Contact us today!