The Attorneys at Marcellino Moore, PLLC have been awarded Super Lawyers®, which includes less than 2.5% of the nation's top attorneys!
.png.2608241411184.webp "Best Lawyers, 2027"){kind=logo}
Charlotte Domestic Violence Lawyers
Feeling unsafe in your own home or relationship is frightening, and it’s important to know the legal options you have to protect yourself. Our domestic violence lawyers in Charlotte can help you understand the civil legal protections available to you and take steps toward safety for yourself and your children.
Marcellino Moore, PLLC helps clients evaluate their circumstances, pursue protective orders when appropriate, and address the related family law issues that often go hand in hand with safety concerns. Our past track record has resulted in quite a few strong testimonials, and we will do all we can to protect you.
Call today at (980) 427-3401. We can meet either in person or remotely, whichever works best for you.
Settlements & Judgments
Our Case Results
-
Child Custody & Divorce
Father Awarded Physical and Legal Custody. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a father in a contentious custody and divorce action involving serious concerns about the mother’s judgment, behavior, and decision-making involving the children.
-
Child Custody
Mother Secures Primary Custody After Highly Contested Litigation. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a mother in one of the most highly contested and complex custody cases of his career.
-
Custody Relocation
Mother Granted Relocation to California with Child. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a mother seeking permission to relocate with her child from North Carolina to California despite the father’s opposition.
-
Child Custody
Father Awarded 50/50 Custody and Permanent Final Decision-Making Authority. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a father whose parenting time, communication with his children, and involvement in important decisions were increasingly restricted by the mother.
-
Spousal Support
In a case involving marital misconduct and complex financial claims, Jennifer Moore represented a Husband whose marriage ended following his Wife’s extramarital affair.
Meet Our Team
Protecting What Matters Most
Understanding Your Options for Protection
North Carolina law allows people suffering domestic violence to seek a protective order, often called a 50B order, which can provide legal protection separate from any criminal matter. Deciding whether to pursue one, and how to prepare for the process, is where experienced legal guidance from our dedicated team can make a big difference.
Preparing Evidence and Presenting Your Case
A protective order request needs to be supported by evidence that a court can rely on. We can help you organize documentation and communications, and can advocate for your interests at the hearing itself, so you're not walking into that courtroom experience alone.
Seeking a 50B Protective Order in Mecklenburg County requires working within specific court procedures. Temporary ex parte relief is often heard on the same day as filing, while full evidentiary hearings are scheduled before a district court judge shortly thereafter.
In these hearings, local judges look for objective documentation, including 911 call records from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), photos of injuries or property damage, threat-containing text messages, or incident reports filed in local divisions, including the Central, Metro, or South Precincts.
Organizing these records into an admissible format is vital to presenting a clear, persuasive case for the entry of a protective order.
Addressing What Comes Next
Protection from immediate harm is often just the first concern. Questions about contact between you and the other party, the safety and custody of your children, who remains in the family home, and related family law matters frequently need to be addressed as part of the same process.
You don't have to figure out every next step on your own, and you don't have to wait until things escalate further to ask for help.
