Our firm represents clients located in and around San Jose, Santa Clara County, California in domestic violence or civil harassment cases, focusing on the unique needs of each client. We provide representation, counsel, and advice to both petitioners (those seeking restraining orders) and respondents (those against whom a restraining order is sought).

Domestic violence exists where, in any relationship (e.g., between sexual partners, family members, or people who live or have lived together), a person causes bodily injury, sexually assaults, threatens, harasses, destroys personal property, or disturbs the peace of another. If you are a victim of such domestic violence or emotional abuse, Ernest can help you obtain a restraining order. A restraining order may direct the restrained party not to approach you, your home, work, or vehicle, and may prohibit any efforts to communicate with you, or to transfer money or other property. Time is of the essence when seeking a domestic violence restraining order.

Civil harassment, in California, exists where those who do not qualify, for some reason, to file for a domestic violence restraining order, and where a person causes bodily injury, sexually assaults, threatens, harasses, destroys personal property, or disturbs the peace of another. The process is similar to a domestic violence case but is often used by those who are harassed by someone at work, but with whom they are not or were not involved in a relationship. If you are unsure whether you qualify to request a domestic violence protective order or a civil harassment protective order, Ernest can consult with you to determine which kind of case you should file.

In all domestic violence or civil harassment matters, we do all we can to resolve such very personal and often painful legal matters as quickly and as sensitively as possible.

Contact us online or Call Us at (408) 279-1100 for a free phone consultation to discuss matters concerning domestic violence or civil harassment.