Good evening! I can help you out with your legal question tonight. It depends on if the lawyer knew about it and whether the release for criminal intent would not have been filed without you accepting the protective order.

Just because it was signed, does not mean it was completely executed. There are many documents that are signed but not filed until an agreement is made or a plea accepted.

So the lawyer is likely protected so long as the Petitioner did not file criminal charges. A judge understands the deals and agreements and would side with the lawyer.

If your family lied to you, then the lawyer will be off the hook. Unless you can show that your lawyer misrepresented the facts to you, then you won't be able to go after the lawyer. If you can show some concrete evidence that the lawyer deliberately misled you, then you could bring suit and collect against the lawyer's malpractice insurance.

I understand what you are saying. It will be more on the misinformation that the attorney shared if you move forward. I would suggest talking with another lawyer about appealing the order, but you'd have to do it quickly.

Don't go to your last lawyer, but choose another one.

Yes, I would suggest going to another attorney to appeal the order.

You can have someone else talk to the petitioner and let you know. The person just can't say that you sent them to talk to him/her.

If you are sure, then appeal and file a malpractice claim.

Did you have any other questions? If not, please accept so that I can continue to help others.

Have a good night.