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Restraining Order Cases

Domestic Violence Restraining Order

A domestic violence restraining order applies if the protected person and the restrained party have a close relationship. The phrase ‘’close relationship’’ means the involved parties are either of the following:

• Married
• Separated
• Divorced
• Dating or were dating
• Domestic partners
• Live together
• Share a child
• Are in-laws or family members

If you are threatened, emotionally traumatized, or abused by the conduct of a person with whom you have a close relationship, sometimes the most effective way to stop the abuse is to obtain a restraining order. At Goldman Flores Restraining Order Law Firm, we understand that domestic violence can be challenging to confront. Your abuser can attempt to make you feel helpless and unworthy of help. We will handle the case with the sensitivity it deserves and fight for your protection.

Once you contact us, we will review your case to do the following:

• Understand the specific information to highlight and what the court will consider when determining whether to deny or grant your request for a protective order
• Help you know the requests to make to the court and ensure the court imposes them as conditions of the protective order

We understand that not all claims made during a child dispute or divorce case are accurate. Sometimes, one party might falsely accuse the other of domestic violence to gain an advantage. We understand the effects of these false accusations on your reputation, relationships, and employment. We can prepare you to respond.

San Diego courts scrutinize false accusations, and defending against an unjust protective order requires a thoughtful legal strategy and clear documentation. We analyze every aspect of the case, guide your responses to the order, and help you fight it. If you should attend a court hearing, our familiarity with the local court and thorough preparation can make a substantial difference. Our compassionate legal team can support you throughout the process.

Please contact us at 619-943-4400 to schedule your initial consultation. We offer free initial consultations. We strive to take some of the anxiety out of the equation by offering you valuable information and a case review, free of any obligation and at no charge. We are also available to answer your questions and offer you an overview of the process.

Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order

A protected person can request an elder or dependent abuse restraining order if:

• They are 65 years or more, or are between 18 and 64 years suffering physical and mental disabilities.
• They have experienced neglect, abuse, bodily harm, or deprivation from their caregiver.

If the court issues this protective order against you, it can impose a personal conduct order that prevents you from engaging in any type of abuse against the protected person, orders you to stay away from the victim, bans you from owning a gun, and requires you to attend counseling. The victim or any person authorized to seek relief, including a trustee or conservator of the victim, can obtain the court order.

After receiving the protective order, you should attend a court hearing to explain to the court what happened. While it is not a must to hire an attorney, retaining Goldman Flores Restraining Order Law Firm can increase your chances of the judge hearing your side of the story and obtaining a favorable case outcome. We can work to persuade the judge to amend or terminate the restraining order. Thanks to our exceptional negotiation skills.

Acquiring an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order can be complicated, mainly if the allegations are contested. Nevertheless, the qualified San Diego-based attorneys at Goldman Flores Restraining Order Law Firm can streamline the process for you. Here is what our lawyer will bring to the table:

• We can expedite the process by ensuring you have accurately completed the relevant paperwork and filed it with the court promptly, reducing the likelihood of delays due to mistakes.
• We can aggressively represent you before the judge, present favorable proof, and make arguments that support your need for the protective order.
• Dealing with the complicated legal system can take an emotional toll on you. Our compassionate attorneys can handle the legal aspects so you can focus on your well-being.
• We can ensure enforcement of the order.

Civil Harassment Restraining Order

You can request this type of restraining order if you are experiencing harassment, stalking, abuse, or threats from another person with whom you do not have a close relationship.

The paperwork to acquire a civil harassment restraining order is confusing and voluminous. If you fail to state the facts properly, the judge could deny your request. You should contact us at 619-943-4400.  We can gather and present evidence to prove you are in danger.

If you have been served a civil harassment restraining order, you require an aggressive attorney who can fight for your rights. Goldman Flores Restraining Order Law Firm is familiar with the legal principles and an in-depth understanding of the California judicial system to ensure effective proceedings. We commit ourselves to your case, dedicating quality time to understanding your unique situation. It allows us to develop legal strategies tailored to your circumstances, ensuring your rights are protected.

Criminal Protective Orders

A criminal protective order is a court order issued to safeguard victims or witnesses of an offense. It requires the restrained person to stay away and avoid communicating, threatening, or hurting somebody else. The court issues it after an emergency protective order is issued.

To acquire the restraining order, we can help you prove to the court that the defendant has hurt you, attempted to get you not to testify, or threatened you.

Workplace Violence

Your employer could file for a workplace violence restraining order to safeguard you from an imminent threat of violence or abuse at your workplace.

Please note that you cannot request this type of order. If you intend to safeguard yourself from a workmate, you should instead file for the following:

• A civil harassment restraining order
• A domestic restraining order (if you have a close relationship with the abuser)

To obtain this protective order, your employer should file the relevant paperwork with the court. We can help you complete it accurately and file it promptly. Obtaining the court order is not easy. Therefore, we can help you prove that your worker has been facing violence or threats of violence that occurred at work and that the restrained party was not engaged in a protected activity.

Discovering that a person has filed a workplace violence restraining order against you can be an overwhelming experience. Nevertheless, you should not sit back and accept it. You have available legal options. The tenacious team at Goldman Flores Restraining Order Law Firm can gather evidence to refute the petitioner's claims against you and defend you before the judge.

Gun Violence Restraining Order

The court grants the gun violence restraining order to stop a person from owning, having, or purchasing a firearm, body armor, magazines, or ammunition. After the judge grants the order, the police will enforce the order, and you should surrender your body armor, ammunition, or firearm.

Only certain people can request this protective order. They are as follows:

• A law enforcer
• The restrained person's employer
• An immediate relative who has lived with the restrained person for more than six months or regularly resides with them
• An individual's colleague who has regular contact with the restrained person, has worked with them for more than one year, and has their employer's consent to request the protective order.

Our attorneys can help you file for the order and serve it to the restrained person.

If you have been served the protective order, you should comply with its conditions. We can help you file the evidence you want the court to review. 

Restraining Order Violation

To be found guilty of violating a restraining order, the prosecutor must prove that:

• The judge issued a restraining order against you
• You knew of the protective order
• You were capable of abiding by the protective orders conditions
• You intentionally violated your protective order

Violating PC 273.6 is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum jail term of one year and a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars. The judge can choose to sentence you to a summary probation.

If you have a previous PC 273.6 conviction within seven years or your behavior involved violence or threat, the crime becomes a felony. A conviction is punishable by two years in jail and a maximum fine of ten thousand dollars.

While a conviction carries severe penalties, there are legal strategies to fight the charges. Our lawyers can collect and review your case evidence to determine the most effective legal strategy. Some of the defenses we use are as follows:

• You did not know of the restraining order
• You did not intentionally violate the restraining order
• You are a victim of false accusations
• The restraining order was invalid