Restraining Orders
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Central Coast Restraining Orders Attorney

When you need legal assistance or representation, just give Eric C. Fonferek, Attorney at Law a call. I will set up a free initial 30 minute consultation to hear your needs and assess your case. During the initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your case, the legal process, as well as any fees & costs that will be associated with my representation.

Restraining Orders

Restraining orders are court orders that help alleged victims of harassment, stalking and/or abuse avoid further contact with the alleged perpetrator. They generally prohibit one person from contacting or coming near the person who has sought the order. 

A Restraining Order can be used to keep the offender from:
  • Contacting the protected person(s) via telephone, email, text, etc.
  • Harassing, annoying, hitting, stalking or disturbing the protected person(s)
  • Coming within a certain distance of the protected person(s)

Restraining Order Violations –Possible Consequences:
  • With very few exceptions, once a restraining order has gone into effect, the restrained party may not contact the protected party in any way. If the restrained party contacts the protected party or comes within a certain distance of them, their house, or their workplace, the restrained party could face serious legal consequences. Violations are typically charged as a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to one year in county jail. 


Contesting a Restraining Order:
  • In order for a restraining order to be valid, it must be personally served on you. It is essential that you file an answer with the court once you have been served. You will then have the opportunity to respond to the allegations made against you at a formal hearing before a judge. In the interim, a temporary restraining order (TRO) will usually be issued until the hearing date under generally the same conditions sought in the permanent restraining order .
  • At this hearing, the judge will consider whether sufficient evidence exists to issue a permanent order. A Restraining Order is not a criminal proceeding per se, but can still have serious legal consequences. Experienced legal counsel can significantly increase your chances in winning at hearing and avoiding the restraining order from being issued against you. 



Facing a Restraining Order? Call Attorney Eric C. Fonferek at: (831) 241-6161 today for a free initial consultation.

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