Restraining Orders

Are You Considering Or In Need Of A Restraining Order?

Domestic issues, neighborhood arguments, and workplace conflicts impact many, if not most, Californians. But when the situation becomes violent, unstable, or abusive, you need and deserve legal protection to help keep you and your children safe.

Matthew Cargal has helped countless Pasadena, California clients just like you take the first steps to moving forward, protecting themselves, and reaching out to a judge for a restraining order. But the process can feel uncertain, and you may be unsure what to do next.

With The Law Offices Of Matthew Cargal by your side, we’ll make sure you’re informed, protected, and well represented at each step.

Matthew Cargal, Helping Protect Your Rights And Safety

Since 1992, restraining order attorney Matthew Cargal has helped families and individuals secure the legal guardrails they need to prioritize their safety. Having served as an advocate for both victims and those unjustly served with restraining orders, he’s well aware of the intricacies of California domestic violence law.

With decades of experience, Matthew Cargal is uniquely positioned to advocate for clients in especially complex legal and personal scenarios, and will help answer your questions, speak up for your well-being, and ensure the courts understand your needs, perspectives, and legal rights.

Who Can Apply For A Restraining Order?

Legally, a domestic violence restraining order can be sought against a…

• Spouse
• Ex-spouse
• Current or former romantic partner
• Domestic partner
• Anyone with whom you have a relationship through blood, adoption, or marriage.

A civil harassment restraining order, in contrast, can be sought against a neighbor, co-worker, roommate, acquaintance, distant relative,  or stranger who is harassing, threatening, or stalking you.

In California, temporary restraining orders are often issued by police after a domestic violence call and are in effect until a hearing is convened. To seek a longer-lasting domestic violence or civil restraining order, you must petition a Pasadena judge for one through the local court system.

While temporary restraining orders may require little to no evidence, domestic violence and civil restraining orders require more concrete proof of harm or threat. At this stage, it can be especially helpful to have a domestic violence restraining order lawyer help you prepare and be present to speak for you.

What Evidence Helps Support A Restraining Order?

Matthew Cargal will meet with you, explain your legal rights, and work to compile any evidence of immediate danger. This information will allow a judge to see evidence that backs your claims and request at a glance, helping strengthen your case.

Such evidence can include…

• Threatening text messages or voicemails
• Photos of damage done to property
• Medical records of injuries
• Police reports
• Witness statements from co-workers, family, or neighbors

Allowing an attorney to help you fill out the application and explain your immediate concerns to a judge can also help ensure the judge hands down an order that reflects your specific situation and the complexities of your case.

Let’s Help You Take The Next Steps

If you’re in need of protection from an abusive, unstable, or volatile family member, contact The Law Offices Of Matthew Cargal. 

After helping you submit an initial application, we’ll continue to represent you at future hearings, ensuring your safety, concerns, and legal rights are all spoken for, along with those of any minor children or other relatives facing danger. These processes are serious and require skilled legal help to navigate successfully.

And if you are facing an unjust or retaliatory restraining order, restraining order defense attorney Matthew Cargal will help you counter any unfair allegations, compile evidence in your support, and ensure your parental rights, legal rights, and property rights are respected throughout.

Have Questions? Reach Out To Us Today.

Restraining orders don’t have to be complex, hard to obtain, or too vague to be helpful. With an experienced attorney’s help, you can make sure your needs, concerns, and domestic situation are clearly conveyed to a court.

Are you in need of a restraining order in Pasadena, California? Or has a loved one filed a retaliatory restraining order against you? Call restraining order law firm The Law Offices Of Matthew Cargal at (626) 209-4804 today.