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Criminal Defense Lawyers In Pennsylvania

Restraining Order Defense Attorney Serving Bucks County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia

Protection from abuse orders are a serious matter in Pennsylvania. If an order is entered, you may be removed from your home for up to three years. You may be ordered not to contact the alleged victim in person, by phone, by email or by any other means. If you contact the person who is protected by the order in any way, you may be charged with an assault crime, even if the person specifically requested to speak with you or contact you.

In short, you are at the mercy of the alleged victim once a protection from abuse order is entered. The party that is protected by the order can lure you into making contact with him or her with the intent of having you arrested. He or she can make false allegations against you, and his or her allegation alone may be enough – without any substantiation – to have you hauled off to jail.

  • Reduced Sentence

    Assault Charge

  • Acquitted

    Drug Charge

  • Not Guilty

    DUI Charge

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Protect Your Rights

At Applebaum Joachim Law Group, we have helped many clients oppose the issuance of protection from abuse orders. We have also defended many clients who have been charged with the violation of a restraining order.

Our founding attorney, Michael H. Applebaum, has more than 40 years of legal experience. He has helped many clients who are facing the legal challenges you now face. If retained as your counsel, he will use his knowledge of the law and experience to aggressively defend your rights.

Contact Our Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers

Contact us today if you need help fighting a restraining order. We maintain offices in Bensalem, Allentown, Doylestown, Quakertown and Philadelphia to provide convenient offices for our clients and local counsel to clients throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Contact our closest office to schedule a free consultation.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Criminal Defense + Personal Injury + Family Law Attorney Bucks County

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When It Really Counts, You Need Applebaum Joachim Law Group.

01 / Explains Every Step in Plain Language

02 / Takes the Time to Know You and Your Case

03 / Works With Police, Prosecutors, and Judges on Your Behalf

04 / Puts You Before the Bottom Line

05 / Stands By You When You Need It Most

★★★★★

“I want to thank Mr. Appelbaum for helping my family through unexpected concerns and walking us through our questions every step of the way. He was reliable, clear and helpful and we would recommend him for anyone in need of legal advice.”

— Amanda C.

★★★★★

“I can not express my gratitude to Mr. Applebaum and his office personnel. Everyone is attentive, very detailed and responsive. I honestly feel like I owe them a huge part of my life, because they helped me get through a difficult period of time. I would absolutely recommend their services to other people, they are very family oriented and treat every case as a priority. If you picked Applebaum you picked the right place, the best criminal defense attorney in Bucks!.”

— Marilyn R.

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Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Attorney With a Reputation for Excellence

Attorney Thomas M. Joachim's clients reach out to him for legal support when reliable help matters most. He knows a case isn't just about winning. It's about restoring your quality of life and protecting what matters, whether that’s your freedom, your family, or the resources you need for the future. Decades of trial experience have earned him recognition from respected trial lawyer organizations. He's also an active member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, reflecting his ongoing engagement with the state's legal community.

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