California Restraining Order Attorneys

If you are experiencing threats, harassment, or abuse, a restraining order can provide the protection you need to feel safe and secure. At Cage & Miles, our attorneys have extensive experience helping clients obtain and defend against restraining orders in California. We guide you through the legal process with compassion and determination, ensuring your rights are protected while taking swift action to safeguard your safety and peace of mind.

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What is a Restraining Order?

A domestic violence restraining order, or protective order, is a court order that helps protect victims of domestic violence from someone they have a close relationship with. Family law restraining orders are limited to parties who are married, divorced/separated, have/had a previous dating relationship, are parents of a child together, or have a close familial relationship.

A civil harassment restraining order may be obtained between parties without one of these specified relationships, but is governed by a different set of laws.

These orders require the person they are levied against to remain a certain distance away from the protected person for a designated amount of time. A restraining order also generally contains a no-contact order, which prohibits the restrained party from contacting the protected party in any way.

Cage & Miles can assist you with either a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) or a civil harassment restraining order (CHRO).

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Know Your Options for Protection

Family law restraining orders in California can contain a variety of orders outside of the basic no-contact order that parties expect. Depending on the relationship between victim and abuser, custody orders, support orders, orders regarding pets, kick-out orders, and a multitude of other orders are available.

At Cage & Miles, we work quickly to aid victims of abuse and can work with the courts on your behalf to obtain an order that affords you the maximum possible protection. We understand the immense emotional damage that can be done in cases of abuse, and we work hard to help victims obtain the safety they so desperately need. We have experience handling all types of family law issues and can work to put these laws to work to protect you and your loved ones from those who would wish to harm you.

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Regardless of which side of the restraining order you're on, there are legal complexities and nuances to every domestic violence family law matter.

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What Is Considered Abuse in California?

California courts and the California Family Code have long recognized the fact that domestic violence is not limited to physical harm. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, threats of physical harm, stalking, harassment, disturbing the peace, financial abuse, emotional abuse, and coercive control.

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If you are seeking protection through California Family Courts, you must first file a request for a temporary restraining order. If the temporary restraining order is granted, you can request it be served by the Sheriff's Department, a process server, or any non-party over the age of 18. The temporary restraining order is not effective until it is served, and will generally remain in place for three weeks until the hearing. At the hearing, the court will decide whether to let the temporary restraining order expire or issue a permanent restraining order for any period of time from one more day to five years. Prior to the expiration of the permanent restraining order, the victim can request a renewal.

A temporary restraining order will usually be granted or denied on the same day of the request. It’s important to get to the court as early as possible so the court has time to review the request prior to close of business.

Violating a restraining order is a criminally punishable offense for the person who has the order filed against them. These penalties can apply if the abuser violates any of the provisions of your protective order, including any orders not to contact, refusal to move out, or refusal to surrender firearms they may own.

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I hired John Sylvester two years ago while I was going through several issues in my family law case. To date, he has helped me resolve every single one of those issues in my favor. His professionalism and knowledge of the law is second to none. He was always responsive when I had questions. He helped me understand how everything worked, from RFOs, to subpoenas, to trial litigation. John always had a plan, and he was always prepared. He was able to take all the information I gave him and make sense of it all. John never pushed me to spend more money and Rebecca the co-owner was kind enough to work out the financial aspects of my bills with me. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with John, and I have already recommended him to friends and family who want the best family attorney in San Diego.

Anthony C

Attorney John Sylvester represented me on an appeal filed by my ex on a domestic violence restraining order that I had won. Appeals are not easy. You come in after the fact and need to get up to speed. The Responsive Brief he wrote and filed was amazing. So much so that my ex filed for a dismissal of his appeal. I can't speak highly enough of John's knowledge of the law and his professionalism. I would (and will) recommend John to anyone out there looking for THE BEST family law attorney/appellate attorney.

Mandy Kersh

Traci Hoppes from Cage & Miles Law Firm went to battle for our family for a very sensitive and unsettling situation that regarded abuse. She involved herself as if she were fighting for a loved one, and learned the case as if it were a book she wrote herself. I have never been so impressed and proud of an attorney in my entire life. Our family highly recommends Traci Hoppes as well as the Cage & Miles Law Firm.

Richelle N

I cannot express enough gratitude for Alaina Lynch and her team. She provided exceptional legal representation during a challenging time. When I was seeking a domestic violence restraining order, Miss Lynch was not only knowledgeable and experienced but also compassionate and understanding. She patiently and professionally guided me through the process, ensuring my rights were protected. Their dedication and hard work were instrumental in securing the restraining order, providing me with the safety and security I desperately needed. I highly recommend Alaina Lynch to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Tara Nicot

They are very good company to deal with the family law, I had Mehry Mohseni and Stephanie they did an awesome job. They will let you know what is going on in your case, help you how the court works and put you in the picture when you go inside the court what you expect to happen. They will prepare you for your court day very well.I’ll recommend them to anyone going through these kind of problems they will do their best for you.

Aya Lockman

I was represented by Jaime and Mehry. I moved and decided to get a lawyer in SD county instead of keeping my lawyers from IE. The best decision ever!!!! They are very professional and respond very quickly. They are very confident in court and thats what you need. I seen lawyers who are lost for words or fumble. They are fierce!! Thank you so much for all your help. Keeping my family safe and getting my restraining order renewed for another 5 years. This is very difficult task to do. I am keeping them in retainer just in case.....

Brendis Rodriguez

I went to this firm because I was directed by a friend if I wanted to beat my case to use his firm. I was never hesitant. They assisted me from the beginning till the end. They never stopped working around the clock on my case, even with James Dooly would call me at 8 o'clock at night to make sure everything was going smoothly yet Basma Arcamone also took time to make sure I was ok after I was threatened by my counterpart. This firm takes care of their clients like they're actually their own family members. I recommend this firm to anybody and everybody especially James and Basma taking their time to do their best and at the end of the day I won my case! P.S they really are fair with pricing! Jose is an OG!!

Joe H.

I came to Cage & Miles after being served with a restraining order filed by my ex. I was completely shocked and didn't know where to turn, I work in the medical industry and cannot afford a restraining order on my record. After searching around online, I decided to set up a consultation with Shannon Miles. I immediately hit it off with her and hired her to appear at my hearing scheduled for the next week. Shannon expertly handled my case in court and successfully disproved all of the false claims my ex made. The restraining order was dismissed that day. Now every time I get a threat from my ex, I tell her to give Shannon a call! If you need an aggressive attorney, call Cage & Miles.

Michael Azuko

I can not say enough about how helpful and professional both Shannon and Jaime are. They walked me through every step of my case and were always well prepared. They were both available to answer any questions I had during a tough time. Both of these ladies show great professionalism and dedication to their clients and I definitely felt this the whole time working with them. I would recommend them to anyone in need of a Family Law Attorney. Thank you both again!

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