I was served with an out of state protective order. Do I need an attorney.

I was served with an out of state protective order. Do I need an attorney.
I am not sure how this affects my record. The person who filed is not being completely truthful. How can I say my side of what happened?

Justin’s Answer
The order should have a court date on it. You need to figure out where the hearing will be held and attend, preferably with a local attorney representing you. If you do not respond, the protective order will be granted by default and will last for several months to a year. During this time, the active protective order will appear on your record, you will not be able to own, purchase, or possess firearms, and there are several other possible consequences.