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April 15, 2017 • Homicide

California Woman Allegedly Shot and Killed by Her Estranged Husband

California Teacher Shot and Killed by Estranged Husband in School Classroom On Monday, April 10, 2017, Cedric Anderson allegedly killed his estranged wife, Karen Smith, after opening fire in her elementary school classroom in San Bernardino, California. Two students were also hit by the gunfire, with one of the children eventually succumbing to their gunshot […]

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April 8, 2017 • Domestic Violence Case Issues

Rise in Number of New Jersey Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

New Jersey Domestic Violence Cases Increase by 950 in 2015 Court Report Domestic violence restraining order cases are on the rise in New Jersey. A 2015 report from the New Jersey courts revealed that 32,691 domestic violence complaints were filed in NJ Family Court in 2015, which was 950 more complaints than were filed in […]

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April 5, 2017 • Case Study

Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Dismissed in Warren County NJ

How to Negotiate a Settlement on New Jersey Restraining Order Case Do you need a lawyer to try to negotiate a settlement on your NJ restraining order case? We can help. The Warren County NJ Restraining Order Attorneys of the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client facing a final restraining order (FRO) in the Warren […]

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April 3, 2017 • Case Study

Final Restraining Order Vacated in Bergen County NJ After 20 Years

Motion to Remove a Final Restraining Order Restraining Order Lawyers with offices in Hackensack, NJ Need assistance with a motion to remove an old restraining order in Fort Lee? Contact us now. Travis J. Tormey of the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client who had a final restraining order (FRO) issued against him […]

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April 2, 2017 • Assault Offenses

NY Mets Pitcher Suspended Under Domestic Violence Policy

MLB Suspends Mets’ Jeurys Familia Amid Domestic Violence Allegations Jeurys Familia, the closer for the New York Mets, has been suspended for 15 games. The suspension was handed down by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and was issued as a result of domestic violence allegations out of Fort Lee, New Jersey. Famlia’s suspension is set to […]

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March 23, 2017 • Sex Crimes

Judge Issues Restraining Order Against Former Wayne Hills Quarterback

Domestic Violence Order Against Former NJ Athlete Sheds Light on Restraining Laws A North Carolina judge recently granted a restraining order against Kevin Olsen of Wayne, New Jersey. Olsen has been accused of raping the victim in this case. Accordingly, a judge has issued a domestic violence order of protection that prohibits Olsen from any […]

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March 16, 2017 • Homicide

Alleged Domestic Violence Incident in Ringwood NJ Results in Death

Ringwood Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend Through Front Door On March 9, 2017, Ringwood police charged a man with first degree murder after he allegedly fired a shotgun through the front door of his ex-girlfriend’s home and killed her. According to authorities, 38-year-old Clinton J. Degroat shot 38-year-old Nicole Sierra at her home […]

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March 12, 2017 • Domestic Violence

Kearny Man Allegedly Violates Restraining Order by Threatening Daughters

Hudson County Man Charged with Contempt After Throat-Slashing Gesture to Daughters A Kearny man was recently charged with contempt for allegedly violating a restraining order by threatening his daughters. According to the criminal complaint, the suspect stopped at a traffic light, got out of his car, and made a threatening gesture toward his daughters by […]

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March 6, 2017 • Assault Offenses

Fight Over Money in Jersey City Leads to Broken Jaw

Jersey City Aggravated Assault Case Results in Broken Jaw and Planned Restraining Order Jersey City Assault Charge may Result in Restraining Order Assault is one of the most common reasons that people face criminal charges for domestic violence and restraining orders in Jersey City, NJ. These situations get highly complex and the court proceedings involved […]

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March 3, 2017 • Domestic Violence

Tormey Law Firm Wins Again – Final Restraining Order Hearing in Hudson County NJ

Temporary Restraining Order Dismissed Thanks to the Tormey Law Firm Judge Dismisses Restraining Order After Trial in Jersey City, New Jersey Have you been served with a restraining order in Hudson County NJ and you need a lawyer? Have false accusations of domestic violence been made against you? We can help. The Hudson County NJ […]

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