Charlotte-mecklenburg Domestic Violence Lawyer

The Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC is a Charlotte, North Carolina based Law Firm whose Family and Criminal Defense Lawyers assist clients in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County and throughout North Carolina in Aggressively defending charges of Domestic Violence and obtaining Restraining Orders. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOPICS


  • How is a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order Obtained?
  • What Legal Threshold Must Be Met for Domestic Violence?
  • How long will a 50B Order stay in effect?
  • What happens if a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order is granted?
  • What happens if I violate a Charlotte Domestic Violence Protective Order?

    Domestic Violence is an extremely sensitive topic, which carries strong stigmatic effects. If you or a loved one has been abused or is being accused of harming another, we can help. In North Carolina, a Restraining Order is legally classified as a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO). It is a civil order signed by a district judge or magistrate, that places particular restrictions on an individual, and limits that individual from contacting another. Restraining Orders-Domestic Violence Protective Orders can be filed by any individual or family member who is in fear of imminent bodily harm from another. Commonly, a Restraining Order arises once an individual is criminally charged with Assault, Battery, Assault on a Female, Harassment, Stalking, or Communicating Threats.

    Domestic Violence extends beyond a Plaintiff and Defendant, but affects a family as a whole. Many times children will be involved along with the Department of Social Services. In situations involving Domestic Violence and 50B Protective Orders-Restraining Orders, planning is key. By hiring a Lawyer familiar with Family and Criminal Law, we can help you get the result you deserve by strategically formulating the proper course of action.

    Our Family and Criminal Lawyers assist individuals in obtaining 50B Domestic Violence Protective Orders and regularly defend individuals whom Restraining Orders are being brought against. If you are the victim of Domestic Violence, are being charged with Domestic Violence, or are the subject of a Protective Order, Call the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan to speak with an Attorney today.

    • Areas of Practice

    Criminal Law
    Family Law
    Personal Injury Law
    Immigration Law