32 attorneys in Orlando handle domestic violence matters — petitioning for and defending against injunctions for protection, and representing people charged with domestic battery or violation of an injunction.
In Florida these run as two parallel proceedings. An injunction is a civil matter in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, often granted temporarily within a day and set for a full hearing shortly after; the criminal charge proceeds separately. Testimony given in one is available in the other, which is why appearing at the injunction hearing without advice is risky for either side.
An injunction also carries firearm consequences and can shape a custody case for years. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services first.