Temporary Restraining Order
Attorney in Cary, NC
Urgent legal protection for people and businesses, often the same day
If you are facing harassment, threats, or domestic violence in Cary or the surrounding Wake County area, a restraining order attorney can help you secure a 50B or 50C protective order, sometimes the same day through an emergency ex parte filing. Temporary restraining order attorney, Hank Doyle, has protected clients in these urgent situations since 1995, acting quickly and with care.
Call (984) 235-1067 or fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and we will move fast on your behalf.
How We Handle Protective Orders in Wake County
Protective order cases move faster than almost anything else in civil court, and experience with the local process matters. The Doyle Law Offices, PA prepares and files your petition with the Wake County court, and when the danger is immediate, requests an ex parte order that a judge can grant the same day, before the other party is even notified. A full hearing follows within 10 days, where founding attorney, Hank Doyle, presents your evidence and argues for an order lasting up to one year, with the option to renew.
There is no filing fee for a domestic violence protective order in North Carolina, so cost should never stop you from seeking safety.
Types of Protective Orders
Business TROs and Preliminary Injunctions Under Rule 65
Restraining orders aren't only for personal safety. Under Rule 65 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, a court can order a person or company to stop an action that would cause irreparable harm before the case can be heard: a former employee violating a non-compete, a partner draining business accounts, a contractor about to destroy disputed property.
A Rule 65 TRO lasts up to 10 days, and attorney Hank Doyle then argues for a preliminary injunction that holds through the rest of the lawsuit. He has pursued and defended against injunctions in Wake County's civil courts since 1995 and can tell you honestly whether your situation meets the "irreparable harm" standard judges require.
We also handle temporary restraining orders in Cary and throughout southern Wake County.
What You Can Expect from The Doyle Law Offices
These cases are urgent, personal, and stressful. Clients work directly with founding attorney Hank Doyle, not a case manager, from the first call through the final hearing. He has represented victims of domestic violence and harassment across Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest, and greater Wake County for three decades, and he prepares every petition and hearing as if the order will be contested, because it often is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof do you need for a restraining order in North Carolina?
Text messages, voicemails, emails, photos of injuries, police reports, and witness statements all help. The court needs evidence of harm, threats, or a pattern of unwanted contact.
How fast can I get protection?
If a judge finds immediate danger, an ex parte order can be granted the same day you file, without the other person present. It remains in effect until your full hearing, typically within 10 days.
How much does a restraining order cost?
North Carolina charges no filing fee for a 50B domestic violence protective order. We’ll explain any costs for 50C orders or Rule 65 injunctions in your consultation.
Is a restraining order the same as an injunction?
They’re related but different tools. Protective orders (50B and 50C) shield people from violence, stalking, and harassment. Injunctions under Rule 65 stop harmful actions in civil disputes, often between businesses. Hank handles both.
What happens at a preliminary injunction hearing?
Both sides present evidence, and the judge weighs whether you’re likely to win the underlying case and would suffer irreparable harm without the injunction. If granted, the injunction lasts until the case resolves.
