Whether you need protection from abuse or are facing false allegations, we provide experienced, compassionate representation in all domestic violence restraining order matters.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders under California Family Code § 6200 have serious, lasting consequences. Whether you need protection or are defending against allegations, we provide strategic representation.
File for emergency Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and represent you at hearings to secure permanent orders lasting up to 5 years protecting you and your children.
Get Protection →Challenge baseless claims at DVRO hearings. We expose inconsistencies, present counter-evidence, and protect you from orders that threaten custody and gun rights.
Fight False Claims →Request modifications under Family Code § 6345 when circumstances change. Adjust stay-away distances, visitation terms, or other provisions affecting your life.
Modify Terms →Address the rebuttable presumption against custody under Family Code § 3044. Protect your parental rights and develop safe visitation arrangements.
Protect Custody →California law requires firearm surrender with DVROs. We work to terminate orders early or prevent firearm restrictions when possible under Penal Code § 29825.
Restore Rights →Immediate response to emergency situations. Represent you at ex parte hearings when temporary orders are issued without notice, typically within 24 hours.
Emergency Help →DVROs affect custody, firearms, employment, immigration status, and housing. You need attorneys who understand California's complex restraining order laws.
Deep knowledge of California Family Code §§ 6200-6409 governing DVROs. We understand burden of proof, admissible evidence, and successful defense strategies.
Expert knowledge of what qualifies as "abuse" under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act - physical harm, sexual assault, threats, harassment, stalking, or disturbing peace.
Skilled at gathering and presenting texts, emails, photos, medical records, police reports, and witness testimony that judges find compelling under California Evidence Code.
Effective cross-examination exposing lies, inconsistencies, and ulterior motives. We challenge credibility and reveal the truth at DVRO hearings.
Practice across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino. We know local judges, procedures, and what works in each courthouse.
Protect you from secondary impacts: immigration consequences under VAWA, professional licensing issues, security clearances, and employment barriers.
Strategic representation from filing through final hearing, protecting your rights at every stage under California law.
Review the DV-100 petition and any TRO granted ex parte. Analyze allegations for inconsistencies, evaluate evidence, and develop your defense or petition strategy within hours.
Gather texts, emails, recordings, photos, medical records, and police reports. Prepare witness declarations (DV-110). Develop testimony that meets California's preponderance of evidence standard.
Aggressive advocacy at the noticed hearing (typically 15-21 days after TRO). Present evidence, examine witnesses, make legal arguments, and fight for dismissal or issuance based on your needs.
If order granted: file modifications, request early termination, or appeal. If defending successfully: ensure dismissal is complete. Assist with CLETS database removal and firearm restoration.
Get answers to the questions our clients ask most often. Every case is unique — contact us for a free consultation specific to your situation.
A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) is a court order issued under California Family Code Sections 6200-6409 that protects a person from abuse, threats, harassment, or stalking by a current or former intimate partner, spouse, cohabitant, or co-parent. It can prohibit contact, require the restrained person to move out of a shared home, and affect child custody arrangements.
You can request an emergency protective order (EPO) from law enforcement immediately, which lasts 5 to 7 days. A temporary restraining order (TRO) can typically be obtained from the court the same day or within 1 to 2 business days without the other party present. A permanent restraining order is issued after a court hearing where both sides can present evidence, usually scheduled within 21 days of the TRO.
Violating a domestic violence restraining order is a criminal offense under California Penal Code Section 273.6. A first violation is typically a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and fines. Repeat violations or violations involving violence can result in felony charges. You should call 911 immediately if the restrained person violates the order.
Yes, significantly. Under California Family Code Section 3044, there is a rebuttable presumption that granting sole or joint custody to a person who has committed domestic violence in the past 5 years is detrimental to the child. This presumption makes it very difficult for the restrained party to obtain custody, and it can shift primary custody to the protected party.
False allegations do occur and can have serious consequences including loss of custody, forced removal from your home, and damage to your reputation. You have the right to contest the restraining order at the scheduled hearing. An experienced attorney can help you gather evidence, prepare witness testimony, and present a compelling defense to have the order denied or dismissed.
Yes. Either party can request a modification or termination of a DVRO by filing a motion with the court and showing a material change in circumstances. The court will schedule a hearing and consider the evidence before deciding. Having legal representation significantly improves the likelihood of a successful outcome at a modification hearing.
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