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.
Lawyers listed in Orlando also cover Personal Injury (51), Criminal Law (47) and Business Law (40). The same practice elsewhere in Florida: Gainesville (11), Fort Myers (11) and Pensacola (10). Across Florida the directory lists 98 attorneys in this practice; Orlando is 1st by their number among 9 cities.