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Digital Stalking Lawyer Loudoun County | GPS & Online Harassment Help
Stalking used to mean being followed in a car or confronted in person.
Now it often shows up as a ping on your phone.
A location you didn’t share.
A message you didn’t want.
At Shin Law Office, I represent clients throughout Loudoun County who are facing a new kind of danger: digital stalking.
These threats may not leave bruises, but they leave people feeling constantly watched, manipulated, or publicly exposed, and the law is evolving to keep up.
GPS Tracking, Revenge Porn, and Harassment by App
I’ve seen people show up in my office shaken because someone they dated had installed a tracking app on their phone or used AirTags to follow their movements.
Others have had intimate photos leaked online by ex-partners.
Some clients were bombarded with threatening texts or anonymous messages, designed to intimidate or embarrass them.
This is stalking.
And under Virginia law, it’s just as illegal as showing up at your front door uninvited.
What the Courts Look For
Loudoun County courts are becoming more responsive to digital threats.
Judges are now trained to look beyond physical confrontation and evaluate patterns of control, harassment, or emotional abuse using:
- Text messages and chat logs
- Screenshot evidence from social media or apps
- Proof of GPS tracking or monitoring devices
- Anonymous accounts tied to the harasser
The burden of proof remains on you, but with the right legal assistance, we can present a clear and compelling case.
What Protective Orders Can Do
Protective orders don’t just block physical contact—they can also prohibit someone from:
- Contacting you through digital platforms
- Posting or sharing your images online
- Using technology to monitor or track your movements
In many digital stalking cases, we request that the court impose strict no-contact provisions that cover texts, emails, apps, and even indirect communication through third parties.
I Don’t Just Fight for Paper Order: I Fight for Peace of Mind
When your privacy is invaded digitally, it can feel inescapable.
My role is to give you legal protection, fast action, and a clear plan.
Whether you’re filing a protective order or responding to one that was used unfairly.
I help you document everything, demonstrate to the court how the technology was used, and advocate for the strongest legal safeguards.
If you’re being digitally stalked in Loudoun County, you don’t have to wait for it to escalate.
Reach out today.
I’ll help you take back your privacy—and your power.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
