Helping Syracuse area petitioners and respondents with domestic violence injunctions

Syracuse attorney Richard J. Bombardo has extensive experience with the laws that apply to domestic violence and works to provide swift protection for victims and a strong defense for respondents.  Attorney Bombardo represents domestic violence petitioners and respondents throughout Central New York, including Onondaga, Cayuga, Oneonta, and Madison counties.

Whether you are the injunction petitioner or respondent, he is eager to help you with drafting your paperwork, representing you in hearings, and providing any other legal support you may need.

Handling both types of orders of protection

In New York criminal court, there are two types of orders of protection: full and limited.  Attorney Bombardo is well versed in both.

A full order of protection is a document—signed by the defendant and judge—ordering a defendant to have "no contact whatsoever" with the protected person.  This includes all of the following—

• Physically staying away from the person
• Physically staying away from the person's home, school, or place of business.
• Refraining from communicating with the protected person in any way, including by mail, telephone, email, text messages, or instant messages.
• Refraining from sending messages to the protected parties via third parties.
  

A limited order of protection instructs people to refrain from any criminal offense against the protected person, including—

Although Penal Law already protects everyone from these offenses, the limited order of protection makes the offender subject to additional charges.

Protecting victims of domestic violence

If you are a victim of domestic violence, or fear you are in physical danger due to mistreatment, you need to act to protect yourself and your children.  The perceived threat can be from a spouse, intimate partner or other family member.  If you or someone close to you is in this situation, the solution is to contact Attorney Bombardo for help in applying for an order of protection—also known as a restraining order.  An order of protection subjects the person to whom it applies to arrest and potential incarceration if he or she violates the terms of the order.  Both men and women are permitted to seek orders of protection.

This area of law is complex, and the criteria for obtaining an order of protection vary depending on—

• The relationship between the parties
• In which court the petition must be sought

Defending respondents against accusations

There are times when there is no basis for an injunction or restraining order.  Attorney Bombardo provides a strong defense for clients who are respondents to an injunction. The repercussions of a temporary or permanent injunction can be severe and need to be defended against.  They can lead to loss of reputation, job, liberty, and assets.  Clients placed in this situation need effective and concerned counsel to help them through this difficult time. 

Providing skilled legal counsel and attentive client service

Contact the Law Office of Richard Bombardo, PC at 315-488-5544 for a free consultation to learn more about orders of protection. In-office and telephone consultations are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours and by appointment after hours and weekends.  You can also contact the firm online by submitting the intake form on this website.  Flexible payment options are available for clients who meet certain criteria.