Family Law — Imperial Valley
Restraining Orders
Swift legal protection from harassment, threats, and unwanted contact — Scott acts quickly to keep you and your family safe.
Overview
Legal protection when safety is at stake
A restraining order is a court order that legally prohibits a person from contacting, harassing, or coming near you or your family members. It is one of the most powerful legal tools available to protect individuals from abuse, threats, and unwanted contact.
California offers several types of protective orders depending on your relationship with the person and the nature of the threat. Scott helps clients obtain the right type of order quickly and represents them at all required court hearings to ensure the protection stays in place.
Legal Services
How Scott can help
Personal conduct orders
Stay-away orders
Residence exclusion orders
Workplace violence restraining orders
Civil harassment orders
Emergency same-day orders
Renewal of existing orders
Responding to restraining orders
The Process
What to expect
1
Initial Consultation — Scott reviews your situation to determine the appropriate type of restraining order and the fastest path to protection.
2
Filing the Request — A request for a Temporary Restraining Order is filed with the court, detailing the incidents and threats.
3
Temporary Order Granted — A judge reviews the request, often the same day, and can issue a TRO immediately if there is sufficient cause.
4
Service on Restrained Party — The restrained person must be formally served with the TRO before it takes effect.
5
Full Hearing — Both parties appear before a judge within 21 days. Scott represents you to obtain a permanent order lasting up to 5 years.
Have questions about your situation?
Call Scott’s office — he’s here to help.