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Case Results
Restraining Order Defense
Restraining Orders Denied at Trial
When a case can't be resolved, we try it. These clients were facing domestic violence or civil harassment restraining orders — after a contested hearing, the court denied the request and no order was entered.
DENIED DVRO · TRIAL
Domestic violence restraining order request denied after trial. Our client left court with no order against them. Lamoreaux Justice Center · Orange County
DENIED DVRO · TRIAL
DVRO request denied in our client's favor after trial at the busiest family courthouse in California. Stanley Mosk Courthouse · Downtown Los Angeles
DENIED CHRO · TRIAL
Civil harassment restraining order request denied after trial in the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs Courthouse · Riverside County
DENIED CHRO · TRIAL
CHRO defeated at trial for our client in Riverside County family court. Corona Courthouse · Riverside County
DENIED CHRO · TRIAL
Civil harassment restraining order request denied in our client's favor after a contested hearing. Long Beach Courthouse · Los Angeles County
DENIED CHRO · TRIAL
A temporary restraining order (TRO) had already been issued — at trial, we defeated the permanent order. Orange County Superior Court
DENIED CHRO · TRIAL
Civil harassment restraining order request denied for our client after trial. Orange County Superior Court
DISMISSED CHRO ×2 · TRIAL
Two related civil harassment cases against our client, both dismissed through trial. Stanley Mosk Courthouse · Downtown Los Angeles
SET ASIDE DVRO · MOTION
Won a motion to set aside an existing restraining order — the order was lifted after hearing. Metropolitan Courthouse · Los Angeles County
Resolved Without Trial
Dismissals Negotiated Before Trial
Not every restraining order case should go to trial. Where it protects the client, we negotiate full dismissals — no order, no admission, and no CLETS record.
DISMISSED DVRO · NEGOTIATED
Full dismissal negotiated for our client, avoiding both attorney's fees and DVRO orders. Stanley Mosk Courthouse · Los Angeles County
DISMISSED DVRO · NEGOTIATED
Negotiated a full dismissal on the Westside, shielding our client from a prospective DVRO. Santa Monica Courthouse · Los Angeles County
DISMISSED DVRO · SETTLEMENT
Negotiated a full settlement in our client's favor, ending DVRO exposure without a court order. Los Angeles County Superior Court
DISMISSED DVRO · NEGOTIATED
Full dismissal negotiated at Orange County's Central Justice Center, protecting our client from a prospective DVRO. Central Justice Center · Santa Ana, Orange County
DISMISSED CHRO · NEGOTIATED
Civil harassment case fully dismissed in our client's favor through negotiation — no trial required. Central Justice Center · Santa Ana, Orange County
DISMISSED CHRO · HEARINGS
Represented our client through multiple hearings and secured a full dismissal in the Inland Empire. Moreno Valley Courthouse · Riverside County
DISMISSED CHRO
Civil harassment restraining order case dismissed in favor of our client. Whittier Courthouse · Los Angeles County
DISMISSED DVRO · NEGOTIATED
Negotiated a full dismissal, protecting our client from exposure to a prospective DVRO. Central Justice Center · Santa Ana, Orange County
Protection for Victims
Restraining Orders Granted for Our Clients
When our client needs protection, we move fast — securing DVROs, elder abuse restraining orders, renewals, and attorney's fee awards against the restrained party.
GRANTED DVRO + $11,000 FEES
DVRO put in place for our client — plus $11,000 in attorney's fees awarded. Van Nuys Courthouse · Los Angeles County
GRANTED DVRO + MONETARY AWARD
DVRO obtained for our client with a monetary award entered against the respondent. Orange County Superior Court
GRANTED DVRO · 3 YEARS
Three-year domestic violence restraining order secured for our client. San Bernardino County Superior Court
GRANTED DVRO · TRIAL
Restraining order request granted in our client's favor after trial. Orange County Superior Court
GRANTED EARO · TRIAL
Elder abuse restraining order granted for our client after trial. Los Angeles County Superior Court
RENEWED CHRO · RENEWAL
Successfully renewed our client's civil harassment restraining order, keeping protection in place. Los Angeles County Superior Court
Client Reviews
I hired Matthew Barhoma from The Restraining Order Law Firm after being served with a civil harassment restraining order. Matthew successfully represented me throughout the case and protected my Second Amendment rights, which were at risk because of what I...
The Restraining Order Law Firm was able to successfully assist me in achieving a great outcome! Matthew was extremely attentive in all court appearances and truly fought for me. As matters can get highly emotional, I felt like he had my back every step of the...
Thank you The Restraining Order Law Firm for helping me with my restraining order, I feel extremely safe and have peace of mind now that my stalker has been restrained. I am so grateful for The Restraining Order Law Firm for relentlessly going after my...
The Restraining Order Law Firm successfully placed a restraining order against my EX. They filed an excellent restraining order and fought hard for me in court. Thank you everyone at the team for fighting so hard for my safety as well as my children's safety.