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McLean Protective Order Attorney | Legal Help for Harassment at Home or Work
Whether It’s a Partner or a Coworker, Virginia Law Can Help You Take Back Control
Living or working in McLean, Virginia, doesn’t make you immune to harassment.
Behind the doors of upscale homes or modern office buildings, threats, stalking, and verbal abuse can still happen—and when they do, they leave real emotional and psychological scars.
If you’re being harassed by a partner, former spouse, coworker, neighbor, or anyone else, a protective order may be your strongest legal defense.
I’m Anthony I. Shin, Esq., and I help McLean residents file for and defend against protective orders in both domestic and workplace situations.
Virginia law offers fast, enforceable legal remedies, and I’m here to help you use them the right way.
What Is Harassment Under Virginia Law?
Harassment can take many forms, and it’s not always physical.
You may qualify for legal protection if you’ve experienced:
- Repeated phone calls, texts, or emails intended to annoy or intimidate
- Unwanted visits to your home or workplace
- Threats of violence, even if no physical contact occurred
- Verbal abuse that escalates to emotional harm
- Cyberstalking or social media harassment
In both domestic and non-domestic cases, if this behavior causes fear, emotional distress, or disruption to your life, you may have grounds for a protective order.
When Can McLean Residents Seek a Protective Order?
You can request a protective order in two primary situations:
1. Domestic Harassment
This includes threats or abuse from:
- A current or former spouse or partner
- Someone you live with
- A family member or co-parent
Domestic protective orders can be filed in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
2. Workplace or Non-Domestic Harassment
This includes behavior from:
- A coworker or supervisor
- A neighbor
- A stranger or acquaintance
- A former friend or classmate
These are handled in the General District Court and don’t require a personal relationship to qualify.
What Does a Protective Order Do?
If granted, a protective order can:
- Prohibit the harasser from contacting you in any form
- Prevent them from coming near your home, work, or school
- Ban social media mentions or surveillance
- Require them to surrender firearms (in domestic violence cases)
- Trigger an arrest if they violate the order
Protective orders in Virginia can be emergency (72 hours), preliminary (15 days), or final (up to 2 years) depending on the situation.
How I Help Clients in McLean Take Action
I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with harassment cases. As your attorney, I:
- Prepare and file the protective order petition quickly
- Gather evidence—text messages, emails, witness statements, or video footage
- Represent you in court hearings to present a strong case
- Challenge improper or retaliatory claims if you’re wrongly accused
Whether you’re trying to protect yourself or respond to a protective order filed against you, you deserve clear legal guidance—and an advocate who takes your safety seriously.
Harassment Isn’t Just Annoying; It’s a Legal Matter.
If you live or work in McLean and someone’s behavior has crossed the line, you don’t need to tolerate it.
Protective orders exist for a reason.
They give you space, safety, and peace of mind.
If you think this might be the right step, I’m ready to help you make it.
Contact my office today to talk about your options.
Your next move could change everything.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
