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  What lawyers handle restraining orders?

Family law cases commonly have allegations or components of domestic violence, which is why family law lawyers routinely handle restraining order matters. Additionally, criminal defense attorneys also commonly help clients with restraining order cases, as domestic violence may have associated criminal charges associated.

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What is Oregon criminal law? | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  What is Oregon criminal law?

In Oregon, “criminal law” refers to the system that addresses cases that involve violations of criminal law. This includes crimes like burglary, assault, murder, DUII, and other crimes.

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assault   burglary   city   criminal charges   criminal law   district attorney   duii   federal government   municipality   murder   pressing charges   prosecutor   subpoena  

  Oregon Child Custody: Sole vs. Joint - What's the Difference?

Child custody is one of the most contentiously and contested issues in Oregon family law cases. Misconceptions about what "custody" actually means tend to meld with advice from well-meaning friends and family and with conflicting information from web sources that might not even reflect Oregon law. What's the difference between "sole custody" and "joint custody" in Oregon?

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  What types of tasks do Oregon unbundled lawyers handle?

There is no standardized type of "**Oregon unbundled legal service**" because attorneys handle the scope of these types of matters in a spectrum of ways, and clients have a wide variety of requirements. A client might hire an unbundled service lawyer to perform an array of tasks, from simple to complex.

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advising   appearing with the client in court   assisting with an appeal   briefings   conducting investigations   court rules and procedures   evaluating   informing   legal pleadings   legal research   motions   oregon unbundled legal service   preparation for court appearances   preparing documents   referring issues to experts   reviewing documents   settlement options or negotiations  
What is an Oregon Restraining Order? | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  What is an Oregon Restraining Order?

An Oregon Restraining Order, sometimes called a "FAPA order" (or Family Abuse Prevention Act) restraining order is a civil order that protects from abuse or injury from a family or member of a household.

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  What is a FAPA order in Oregon?

The Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.

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Do restraining orders show up on a background check? | Top Oregon Attorneys

  Do restraining orders show up on a background check?

Generally, you should assume that if it's part of the public record, it can be discovered.

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How long do restraining orders last in Oregon? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  How long do restraining orders last in Oregon?

An Oregon restraining order lasts for one year from the date the judge initially signs it.

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Is it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney? | Top Oregon Lawyers

  Is it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney?

This question is standard, though completely subjective and fact-specific. It is certainly possible for people to do divorces independently, and the court even provides paperwork to the public to do so. However, unfamiliarity with legal forms can confuse the inexperienced, and mistakes can result in more considerable legal fees in the future to correct the errors.

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Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my Oregon restraining order case? | Top Oregon Lawyers

  Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my Oregon restraining order case?

When it comes to obtaining a restraining order, do you need a lawyer? While it's not required, representing yourself in a hearing may not be the best idea. A trained attorney can help you navigate the rules of procedure and evidence, ensuring that you present the correct information and avoid adverse rulings. Read on to learn more about why hiring an experienced Oregon restraining order lawyer is often in your best interest.

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