Protective Order
· Dallas, TX
The True Cost of a Protective Order Case in Dallas
A detailed, honest breakdown of what filing or defending a protective order actually costs in Dallas, Dallas County, including the attorney time, court appearances, and evidentiary work involved. Written by the Law Office of Bryan Fagan.
- Real attorney fees for filing or defending a protective order in Dallas
- Court and filing costs specific to Harris County
- Typical timeline from petition to final order
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What's Inside
Built for one place:
Dallas,
Dallas County
— not national averages.
- Cost Drivers. What escalates the cost, including contested hearings, multiple respondents, firearm surrender issues, child-inclusion questions, and parallel criminal cases.
- Timeline Ranges. From a temporary ex parte order through the full 14-day hearing and beyond, and how long extended orders typically run.
- Court and Filing Costs. Dallas County filing fees, service costs, and any required safety-related filings. Where the costs differ if emergency or ex parte relief is sought.
- Attorney Fees. Fee structures for petitioner-side and respondent-side representation in Dallas protective order cases, including hourly, flat-fee, and hybrid arrangements.
Cost Pamphlet
The True Cost of
Protective Order
Dallas, TX
· Dallas County
Law Office of Bryan Fagan
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Plain-English PDF
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UPDATED
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Meet the Dallas Attorneys Who Handle Protective Order
When you schedule a consultation after reviewing your pamphlet, here are the attorneys best suited to handle your protective order matter in Dallas.
Deborah Coleman
29+ Years Litigation · Senior Trial Attorney · Dallas County Courts
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Family Law
Jessica Lesser
25+ Years · Board Certified · Texas Tech Cum Laude · Complex Property Division
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Business ValuationComplex Property DivisionHigh-Asset DivorceTrial Litigation
Melvin Thathiah
20 Years Litigation · Full Courtroom Representation · Contested Divorce & Custody
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Child CustodyChild SupportContested DivorceProperty DivisionTrial Litigation
Diana Weitzel
17+ Years Experience · Executive MBA (TCU) · Business-Minded Family Law
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Business-Related Family LawChild CustodyChild SupportDivorceProperty Division
Eric Engel
20+ Years · 30+ Contested Trials · Appellate Experience · Former Firm Owner
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Appellate PracticeContested CustodyContested DivorceFamily Law Trial
Robert A. Thornton
20+ Years Litigation Experience · Dallas County Family Courts
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
Child CustodyChild SupportDivorceFamily LawProperty Division
Megan Nordyke
More Than a Decade in Family Law & Legal Aid · Survivor Advocacy · Complex Family Matters
Dallas
Bio to be finalized.
AdoptionChild CustodyChild Protective Services (CPS) CasesFamily Law
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