Wisconsin courts take restraining orders seriously, with good reason. When concerns about violence or abuse are brought up, temporary restraining orders (TROs) are put in place to provide an immediate legal barrier between the accused (respondent) and the alleged victim (petitioner).

Once the TRO is issued, an injunction hearing will be scheduled within 14 days. This hearing is where the court may or may not order a final order of protection on the basis of abuse against children, harassment, domestic violence or other individual at risk.

Simply having a TRO filed against one can feel like being given a guilty verdict without ever having a trial. If the Temporary Restraining Order is misused or unjustified, the respondent could end up with the stigma of an unwarranted serious criminal record.

Attorney Pat Rupich gives his clients an equal voice in criminal proceedings. If you have had a restraining order filed against you (either temporarily or otherwise), contact Attorney Rupich as soon as possible to discuss your rights and options. These orders may not only restrict your communication with one individual, but they may also have collateral consequences on your rights.

Call Rupich Law Offices today (414) 302-7042 for your no-charge consultation. Please contact Attorney Rupich if you have any other questions or concerns.

Your life, your freedoms, your financial resources are at stake. Don’t let them take it from you without a fight.

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