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Restraining Orders A restraining order is a court order that orders someone:
There are three different types of restraining orders that are typically sought from people who are being harassed, stalked or have faced violence or threats of violence. In each type, the person seeking the restraining order should apply to the court for a temporary restraining order (TRO). If granted by the court, the TRO works to protect you until a noticed hearing may be held and each side will be allowed to tell their side of what happened. After that hearing the Court will either deny the restraining order or make the restraining order permanent for up to three years (after the three years you must go back to court to extend the restraining order). A court ordered restraining order will show up on the retrained person’s criminal record and could affect employment opportunities for the restrained person. Here is a brief description of each of the three types of restraining orders.
Civil Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Employer Restraining Orders
This is a somewhat rare and unique type of restraining order in that the party seeking to obtain the order must also prove that there is danger that the offensive behavior will continue. We have successfully represented clients that have sought restraining orders against others and also successfully represented clients that needed to defend against having a restraining order being issued against them. In the past, we have spent over 50 hours volunteering at the Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic in San Diego and have occasionally supervised the clinic, when the on duty attorney was unable to work. Every case is unique and brings its own challenges and set of facts that will determine the outcome. At Huston | McCaffrey, LLP we are skilled at working with our clients and using the facts and situations of each case to achieve the best results. To learn more about obtaining a restraining order or defending a restraining order that has been filed against you, your options, and for a free one hour initial consultation, contact us right away at (619) 800-1166 or email us. |