Representation for Domestic Violence & Petitions for Protection From Abuse

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTIVE ORDER REPRESENTATION

Protective order cases are serious legal matters with immediate and lasting consequences. Teresa L. Hatfield represents both individuals seeking protection and those defending against domestic abuse allegations. With ten years of experience as a public defender and over 20 years of litigation experience, she brings extensive courtroom skill and a strong command of criminal and civil procedure to every protective order matter.

Protective order cases often involve fast deadlines, contested hearings, and criminal enforcement—experienced advocacy matters.

Attorney Hatfield represents clients in Family Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge and in the 18th, 19th, and 21st Judicial District Courts.

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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Under Louisiana law, domestic violence is defined as physical or sexual abuse, as well as other harmful conduct, between family members, household members, or dating partners.

"Teresa L. Hatfield is a professional, courteous attorney who will go to bat for you in the court room. Some attorney's talk a good game but when they get under the lights of that courtroom they fold under the pressure. Not her. She thrives in those moments and there is no other attorney that I've seen in there that is even close to being on her level... Her level of caring, her level of expertise in the field of family court proceedings... Simply the best."

Jason Whisnant | Recent Client

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

For Defendants Responding to a Protective Order

We represent individuals accused of domestic abuse and respond to petitions for protection from abuse, temporary restraining orders, and ex parte relief. Protective orders can affect custody, housing, employment, firearm rights, and may be enforced through arrest if violated. We provide strategic defense and thorough preparation for hearings, including challenges to petitions that lack sufficient factual support or do not meet legal requirements.

For Individuals Seeking Protection

We assist clients seeking protection through properly prepared petitions and motions for immediate relief when safety is at risk. Because these cases move quickly and require clear, specific facts, we ensure filings are drafted with the precision needed to support emergency relief and withstand legal challenge at hearing.

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Teresa L. Hatfield brings ten years of criminal defense experience as a former public defender—an advantage in protective order cases where procedure, evidence, and credibility can determine the outcome.

Contact The Hatfield Law Office, LLC to request a consultation and discuss the next steps in your case.