YouShouldn'tHavetoProveYou'reAfraid
Protective orders. Custody emergencies. Evidence-based advocacy.
The team that has seen
every version of this story.
Each attorney at Shield carries a specific body of expertise — and a shared commitment to being reachable when it matters most.
“The 72-hour window is not a deadline — it is a starting line.”
An Emergency Protective Order goes into effect the moment a law enforcement officer signs it — often before dawn, before the children wake up, before the situation escalates further. At Shield, we have filed EPOs at 2 a.m. and been in court by 9 a.m. the same morning. The paperwork matters less than the preparation. We begin building the evidentiary record the moment you call.
“A judge cannot act on what they cannot see. We make sure they see everything.”
Text messages, medical records, school absence logs, financial control patterns — evidence in domestic violence cases is rarely a single dramatic incident. It is a pattern, and patterns require documentation. As a former prosecutor, I know exactly what investigators look for and what defense attorneys will attempt to suppress. We preserve, authenticate, and present evidence in the sequence that tells your story most compellingly.
“When a parent disappears with a child, every hour is a legal hour.”
Emergency custody modifications can be filed the same day when there is credible evidence of danger. We have interrupted hearings mid-session to present new evidence, filed emergency motions while clients were still in the parking lot, and coordinated with guardians ad litem on 24-hour notice. Custody emergencies do not wait for business hours. Neither do we.
What we do when
the system is moving too slowly.
Three attorneys who have already called us and heard “we don’t handle that.” We do.
Emergency Protective Orders
Filed the same day. We have submitted EPOs at midnight, on weekends, and during active hearings. The 72-hour window exists to protect you — we ensure you use every hour.
Emergency Custody Modification
When a child's safety is at immediate risk, courts can act within hours. We build the record that justifies emergency action.
Evidence Documentation
Medical records, digital communications, financial coercion patterns — we know what courts require and how to present it.
Post-Separation Legal Strategy
Leaving is the most dangerous moment. We build legal architecture around you before, during, and after separation.
Elder & Dependent Adult Protection
For adult children watching a parent disappear behind closed doors — conservatorship, APS coordination, and emergency guardianship.
Not sure which applies to your situation?
Understand your options
before you make a single call.
Five questions. Personalized legal clarity.
This assessment takes under two minutes. Your answers are not stored and are never shared. At the end, you will see the specific legal remedies that apply to your situation — mapped to real options, not generic advice.
Confidential · No account required · No commitment
What changes when
someone finally closes the door and listens.
“I had called two other attorneys before Shield. Both said my case wasn't strong enough. Margaret filed the EPO the same afternoon I called. The order was granted by 6 p.m.”
“My daughter's father had taken her across state lines. Daniel knew exactly what to file and in which jurisdiction. She was home in four days.”
“My mother had not spoken to me in eight months. The care facility said they couldn't share information. Priya filed for emergency guardianship and within two weeks, I had legal access.”
If you have already called three attorneys and heard the wrong answer, we are the fourth call.