Trumbull County Protection Order Attorneys

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Flat-fee and full-representation options: we handle the filings, the Trumbull County local forms, the court strategy, and the hearings — and you know the price before we start (flat fees from $2,900).

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Trumbull County protection orders, with Gavvl Law at the hearing

A domestic-violence civil protection order can order an abuser to stay away and stop contact, and in Trumbull County a Petition for a DV CPO (Form 10.01-D, R.C. 3113.31) is filed with the Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, with no filing fee and on paper. The court can issue an ex parte order the same day, but the full hearing within about 7 to 10 days is where the order is truly decided — and that is where having Gavvl Law present matters most.

• A no-cost petition, accepted on paper. There is no deposit to file a DV CPO in Trumbull County, and the court accepts CPO petitions on paper even after Juvenile e-filing becomes mandatory on June 1, 2026. Bring photo ID and evidence such as texts, photos, and police reports; we help you present the most recent and most serious incidents.
• Ex parte first, then an adversarial full hearing. After hearing your sworn statement the court can grant an ex parte order that day, followed by a full hearing within about 7 to 10 days where the respondent can appear and contest it. A final order can last up to five years, so we prepare you for that contested hearing rather than leaving it to chance.
• Free advocacy alongside representation. Someplace Safe runs a 24-hour crisis hotline at (330) 393-3005 with shelter, safety planning, and advocates who can help you file and attend hearings at no cost. We work with those advocates while handling the legal side, with flat-fee representation approved up front.

Because the CPO petition carries no filing fee and can also address temporary custody, support, or exclusive use of the home, Trumbull County offers real protection quickly — but the respondent gets to appear at the full hearing. We stand with you at that hearing, and connect you to Someplace Safe at (330) 393-3005 for support outside the courtroom.

Flat-fee options

Flat fee: we file your DV civil protection order petition and represent you at the ex parte and full hearings — or, if you are the responding party, defend you at the full hearing.

• Defend a protection order (full hearing): $2,900
• File a DV protection order (petition + hearings): $3,500

Prefer full representation? An Ohio attorney can carry the entire case on a $3,500 retainer.

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• Stephanie Green — Managing Partner
• Elizabeth Warren — Managing Partner
• Niva Elgin — Senior Case Manager · Licensed New Mexico Attorney

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One of our Of Counsel Ohio family-law attorneys is your attorney for the case — from the first strategy call to the final order in Trumbull County. You have their name and a direct line the day your file opens. Our attorneys.

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Niva Elgin keeps your case moving as Senior Case Manager. Madeline Wampler, Certified Paralegal, handles documents and scheduling. Erin Schultz, Finance Manager, handles billing and payment plans. Real people who answer when you call.

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Can I do this without an attorney?

sometimes, yes. Ohio lets you represent yourself, and for a genuinely agreed dissolution or a simple motion, some people do. The Trumbull County forms and local rules are linked in the questions below, and our free tools will draft a parenting plan or estimate child support before you spend anything.

Here's what the online-divorce platforms leave out: most Ohio counties require their own forms and language on top of the statewide ones, and a rejected filing is the most common reason people call us after trying it alone. A $25, 30-minute call tells you whether you can do this yourself — and if you can, we'll say so.

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Where to File: Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (Trumbull County Family Court)

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Department (Trumbull County Family Court)
220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481
Phone: (330) 675-2375
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• A family or household member has harmed you, threatened you, or made you fear imminent harm.
• You need the abuser ordered to stay away and stop contact now.
• You want a no-cost order with a same-day ex parte hearing.
• You may need temporary custody, support, or exclusive use of the home as part of the order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which forms do I need to file for protection orders in Trumbull County?

New DV civil protection order petition

Filed with the Trumbull County Family Court — no filing fee. The court can issue an ex parte order the same day, then set a full hearing.

• Petition for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (Form 10.01-D) — The statewide petition that asks for an ex parte and then a full domestic-violence civil protection order under R.C. 3113.31.
• Information Sheet [Civil Protection Orders] — A Trumbull County Family Court local form that collects the party and case information the court needs to open and process your CPO petition.
• Notice of Receipt (CPO) — A Trumbull County Family Court local form used to document receipt of the protection-order paperwork in your CPO case.

Modify, renew, or terminate an existing CPO

Use the modify/terminate motion to change or end an existing order.

• Motion to Modify or Terminate DV CPO or Consent Agreement (Form 10.01-K) — Asks the court to change or end an existing domestic-violence civil protection order.

How to file civil protection orders in Trumbull County

1. Prepare the petition. Complete the DV CPO petition (Form 10.01-D) describing the most recent and most serious incidents of abuse or threats.
2. File at the Family Court — no fee. File with the Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren. There is no filing fee; CPO petitions are accepted on paper.
3. Attend the same-day ex parte hearing. Tell the judge what happened. If the facts show danger, the court issues an ex parte order that day.
4. Return for the full hearing. Within about 7–10 days, attend the full hearing where the respondent can appear and the court decides on a longer-term order.

What does civil protection orders cost in Trumbull County?

Two numbers matter. The court's filing fee, which the Clerk sets and can confirm. And the attorney work: Our published flat fees from $2,900 cover drafting and filing the paperwork (limited scope — the court's filing fee is invoiced separately), with payment plans available. Prefer full representation? An attorney can carry the whole case on a retainer — every number is published in the pricing section above.

What forms do I need for civil protection orders in Trumbull County?

It depends on your situation — children, temporary orders, and which court you file in all change the packet. Answer the quick questions in the paperwork section above and your exact Trumbull County checklist appears, with every official form linked as a PDF.

How long does civil protection orders take in Trumbull County?

It depends on how much you and the other side agree. Agreed matters generally move through Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (Trumbull County Family Court) in months, not years; contested cases take longer. The part you control is filing a complete, correct packet the first time — bounced paperwork is the most common self-filing delay.

Do we really need lawyers if we agree?

Maybe not — and we'll say so at a $25 consultation. But an agreement only counts if it survives on paper, in the exact packet Trumbull County's court expects, and what you file becomes a binding court order that is hard to fix later. Precision drafting for people who already agree is most of what our flat-fee work is: done once, done right.

Where are the Trumbull County local rules, and what does this court do differently?

Judges, magistrates, and filing fees change, so we do not publish them here. Trumbull County posts the current information itself:

• Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (Trumbull County Family Court) — local rules, standing orders, and the current judges and magistrates.
• Trumbull County Clerk of Courts — current filing fees and deposits, e-filing, and case records.

• No fee, paper filing accepted. There is no deposit to file a DV CPO petition, and the court accepts CPO petitions on paper even after Juvenile e-filing becomes mandatory on June 1, 2026. Bring photo ID and any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
• Ex parte first, then a full hearing. After hearing your sworn statement, the court can issue an ex parte order the same day. A full hearing follows within about 7–10 days, where the respondent can appear and the court decides whether to issue a longer protection order (up to 5 years).
• Free advocacy through Someplace Safe. Someplace Safe provides a 24-hour crisis hotline ((330) 393-3005), emergency shelter, safety planning, and advocates who can help you file and attend CPO hearings at no carries a deposit.
• Trumbull County adds two local CPO forms. Besides the statewide Ohio Supreme Court petition (Form 10.01-D), the Trumbull County Family Court has you complete its own local Information Sheet [Civil Protection Orders] and Notice of Receipt (CPO) when you file. Download both from the Family Court's forms page at co.trumbull.oh.us/family-court.

Are there free legal resources in Trumbull County?

• Trumbull County Family Court. Local forms, local rules, the Parenting and Companionship Guidelines, and filing information for divorce, dissolution, custody, support, and protection orders at www.co.trumbull.oh.us/family-court. DR Clerk (330) 675-2627; Juvenile Clerk (330) 675-2375. Court staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
• Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Trumbull County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders at 159 E. Market St., Suite 200, Warren, OH 44481, (330) 675-2732. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator. The state's official 2024 Income Shares worksheet at ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov. Run it, print, and sign it before any hearing that sets or changes support.
• Someplace Safe — Domestic Violence Services. Trumbull County's domestic-violence program runs a 24-hour crisis hotline at (330) 393-3005 with emergency shelter, safety planning, and court advocacy for civil protection orders.

Other Family-Law Topics in Trumbull County

• Trumbull County Divorce — Full filing guide for contested divorce in the Trumbull County Family Court, Domestic Relations Division.
• Trumbull County Dissolution — The no-fault, agreement-first path — Form 17 petition, separation agreement, and the 30–90 day hearing.
• Trumbull County Custody — Married parents file inside divorce; never-married parents file in the Juvenile Division.

Related to your protection orders case

• Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
• Divorce & Dissolution — End your marriage through a contested divorce or an amicable dissolution.
• Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.

Related guides

In-depth, attorney-written guides on protection orders and related Ohio family law topics.

• Civil Protection Orders in Ohio: How to Get a CPO — An Ohio civil protection order can provide fast, court-ordered protection from domestic violence — including no-contact terms, exclusive home use, and temporary custody. Here's how to get one.
• I Think My Ex Is Drinking or Using Drugs. Is There Anything I Can Do? (Ohio) — You do not have to prove your co-parent is using before you ask an Ohio court for help — you have to give the court a credible reason to look. This guide covers what a judge actually cares about, emergency filings versus modification, how to ask for the right test panel (fentanyl and alcohol are not on standard screens), EtG, PEth, hair and nail testing windows, alcohol monitoring during parenting time, guardians ad litem, and supervised time with step-up plans.

Keep exploring Trumbull County family law

• Ohio Civil Protection Orders guide — Statewide overview of civil protection orders in Ohio.
• Akron family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Akron metro.
• Trumbull County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Trumbull County guide.
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