Protective orders in Texas and Oklahoma
Whether you have been served with a protective order or need one for safety, the hearing comes fast and the consequences are real — where you can live, your firearms, and contact with your children. Free consultation.
Why the hearing date controls everything
What happens at a protective order hearing?
A protective order (restraining order) case usually starts with a temporary order and a hearing set within days or weeks, where a judge decides whether to issue a longer-term order. An order can bar contact, remove someone from a shared home, restrict firearm possession, and affect custody. Both the person seeking protection and the person responding have the right to present evidence and be heard, so preparing for that hearing quickly is essential.
How we help
- Responding to a protective order served against you
- Seeking an order where safety requires it
- Preparing evidence and witnesses for the hearing
- Addressing firearm, housing, and custody consequences
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts.
No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Descriptions of process are general and are not a prediction about any specific matter.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
- I was served with a protective order — what do I do?
- Do not violate it, even to explain yourself, and prepare for the hearing immediately. Violations are a separate crime. Contact a lawyer right away because the hearing is usually within days or weeks.
- Can a protective order affect my children or firearms?
- Yes. Orders commonly restrict contact, firearm possession, and can affect custody arrangements. That is why the hearing matters.