Types of Restraining Orders:

1. Emergency Protective Order (EPO) - This Restraining Order is issued by law enforcement and is valid for 5 days. Useful for domestic violence victims.
   
2. Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (TRO or DVRO) - This civil Restraining Order is temporary for 3 weeks and can be made permanent for 1 to 3 years. Useful for domestic violence victims.
   
3. Criminal Protective Order ("No Contact" order) - This Restraining Order is obtained through the District Attorney's office and is issued in active domestic violence criminal cases.
   
4. Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHO) - This Restraining Order is a civil order and is used for stopping harassment / annoyances by neighbors, roommates, and co-workers.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Restraining Order Attorney. If you have been served with or would like to file a Restraining Order, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.