Protective Orders
Throughout the years the Texas Legislature has created a system of legal
protections for victims of family violence. Protective orders have been
the primary civil legal remedy since 1979. The advantage of these orders
is the criminal penalty that occurs when the orders are disobeyed. Over
time, protective orders have come to protect not only members of the same
family but members of the same household and individuals who have or have
had a dating relationship and victims of sexual assault as well. The District
Attorney’s Office is committed to helping these victims obtain enforceable
protective orders.
Presently, secretaries from the Juvenile Law Section and the Domestic Violence Section conduct a preliminary screening of protective order applicants. Upon passing this initial inquiry, an
applicant meets with a prosecutor who then handles the case from the intake
stage, through filing and until disposition. The prosecutors from the Family Justice Division handle these responsibilities on a rotational basis.
Persons seeking to apply for a protective order may contact the receptionist in the lobby of the Criminal District Attorney's Office during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The receptionist will contact a legal secretary in the Family Justice Division, who will provide the applicant with a Protective Order Application and then conduct a preliminary screening. The applicant may then complete the application and submit it to the Family Justice Division, Domestic Violence Section (applicants, please allow yourselves at least 30 minutes to complete the application). Upon meeting the legal requirements of the initial inquiry, an applicant meets with a prosecutor, who then handles the case from the intake stage, through filing and disposition of the application.
Holly Griffin graduated from Baylor University in 1997 and Baylor Law School in 1999. Prior to joining the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, Ms. Griffin worked as a matrimonial lawyer, criminal defense attorney and as a prosecutor in East Texas. Ms. Griffin was named a Texas Rising Star in 2007 and 2009 by Law & Politics magazine as published by Texas Monthly.
Jon Hooper graduated from Midwestern State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Mr. Hooper began his law enforcement career with the San Angelo Police Department in 1987. Since then, he has worked for both local and state law enforcement agencies. His various duties included field training officer, evidence technician, firearms instructor, patrol sergeant and detective. Mr. Hooper holds a master peace officer certificate.
Nancy Lloyd graduated from the Bradford School of Business in 1985. She has seventeen years of corporate administrative experience and joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office in 2003. Ms. Lloyd presently serves as a legal secretary in the Family Justice Division in both the Child/Adult Protection Section and the Domestic Violence Section.
Lara Jaramillo has been with the District Attorney's office since September,
2003. Before joining the D.A.'s office, Ms. Jaramillo was a Legal Secretary
in the Monterey County District Attorney's Office in Salinas, California,
and also worked as a Legal Clerk at the Salinas Valley State Prison
in Soledad, California. Ms. Jaramillo also has over ten years experience
as a Claims Service and Underwriting Assistant with State Farm Insurance.
Cindy Frye began working for the Collin County DA's Office in February, 2008 as a receptionist in the main courthouse. After six months, she was promoted to Intake Secretary, and then to Legal Secretary I. She is currently assigned to the Family Justice Division, Juvenile Section, and assists in the Felony Trial Division.
