If a restraining order has been issued against you, California law allows you to appeal the order. In order for you to be successful in your appeal, you have to prove to the Appellate Court that the restraining order issued against you was improper/unlawful. The Appellate Court judges will review the evidence in the case against you and decide if the ruling to issue a restraining order against you was proper and lawful. You cannot present any new evidence or new argument at this appeal. The Appellate Court will only review what the trial court record and evidence shows and decide if based upon that record, any mistakes in law were made by the trial court judge. There are strict time limits and deadlines to file an Appeal. If you don’t file a timely Appeal, you lose the right to file the Appeal. Additionally, you must abide by the restraining order while you pursue an Appeal.
A restraining order against you has significant consequences and limitations for your life both in the short and long term and should not be taken lightly. Call (619) 500-1289 or Contact San Diego Restraining Order Attorney Timothy Riley and he can advise you and help you through all aspects of appealing a San Diego Restraining Order.