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Bloomington Orders of Protection Attorney

When an order of protection is involved, the decisions made early in the case can have a major impact on your safety, family, and daily life. O’Flaherty Law helps Bloomington clients understand their options and take the right steps, whether they are seeking protection or responding to an order.
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Illinois Orders of Protection Explained

Illinois orders of protection are intended to protect people from abuse by a family or household member. Abuse is not just hitting. Illinois law also covers harassment, interference with personal liberty, intimidation and other abusive conduct. Depending on the circumstances, a court may limit contact, order someone to stay away from certain places, grant temporary possession of a home, or provide other protections.

Plenary, Interim and Emergency Orders

Illinois law allows for emergency, interim, and plenary orders of protection; Once the legal requirements are met, an emergency order may be made without the respondent being present and typically lasts between 14-21 days. An interim order can be in force for a maximum period of 30 days, while a plenary order, issued after the required notice and hearing, can be generally valid for a fixed period up to two years. These cases can move fast, so it’s important to know what kind of order is being sought and to prepare for the next hearing.

Attorneys for Petitioners and Respondents

An order of protection can impact a lot more than communications between two people. Depending on what the court decides, it could affect where someone lives, contact between family members and issues involving children. O’Flaherty Law takes both sides of cases for Bloomington clients. We can help you organize the facts, prepare for court, explain the remedies you are requesting and present your position clearly. We want to assist you in understanding what is taking place at each stage so that you can make sound decisions about your case.

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207 W. Jefferson St STE 313

Bloomington, IL 61701

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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

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