Restraining Orders

The Nuts and Bolts of Restraining Orders

The following charts were prepared using information compiled from the California Courts online Self-Help Guide, (maintained by the Judicial Branch of California), the Contra Costa County Court website, Judicial Council forms, and this author’s independent legal research to fill in the gaps. Many practitioners are unaware of the differing civil restraining orders that are available, and that may be relevant to their practice. Click each link below to reference these charts to quickly learn the nuts and bolts of each type of civil restraining order, including how to obtain each order in Contra Costa County.

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Rachel Margolis Chapman

Rachel Margolis Chapman practices criminal defense and recently joined Mirador Law (formerly Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm) as a Trial Attorney. She is a proud “Double Trojan,” having earned both her undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Southern California. Rachel is an active member of the Conflict Program, and currently serves on the Criminal Section Board, the Women’s Section Board, and the Editorial Board of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.