Maryville Domestic Violence Attorneys

If someone is seeking an order of protection against you, there may be far more on the line than you realize — whether or not you have actually done anything wrong. Failing to get quality legal counsel to defend your interests can lead to serious regrets.

Gribble, Carpenter & Associates, PLLC , an East Tennessee orders-of-protection law firm you can trust for straight talk and maximum effort to protect your rights. When you contact us about any issue involving an order for protection, We will listen, investigate as needed and share valuable insight to help you make sound decisions.

Understanding Consequences and Legal Options Is Critical

Orders of protection are primarily intended to prevent violent conflict including domestic assualt. People who could file for an order of protection against you include your spouse, ex-spouse, a boyfriend or girlfriend, and blood relatives. Among many potential consequences, you should recognize that:

• If an order of protection is issued against you — even without your ever admitting to any criminal offense — you will lose your Second Amendment right to bear arms.
• If you are ever judged to have violated the order of protection, you could serve jail time.
• The order could seriously harm your employment status or your position in a divorce, custody matter or property dispute.

Committed to Thorough Investigation and Strong, Well-Prepared Defense

Tennessee judges who issue orders of protection are in a difficult position. No one wants to be seen as the official who could have intervened in a domestic situation that ultimately becomes violent or tragic. Unfortunately, it is common for people to make false or exaggerated accusations in order to get something they want: an easier divorce, a more favorable custody arrangement or personal revenge, to name a few objectives.

Without a knowledgable attorney investigating what really happened and advocating for the accused, the playing field is not level. Simply stated, the courts would rather err on the safe side of issuing the order, and you could be the one who pays a severe price.

Should you fight against an East Tennessee order for protection? Have you been accused of violating one? Whatever you have on the line — and that may include your home, your job or military standing and time with your kids — We urge you to take your situation seriously and contact us today.