How do i fight a restraining order granted in a different state than where i was served and live?

Hire counsel in CA and request to appear by phone or for a continuance so that you can appear in person. Restraining orders are serious business and have dramatic impacts on your job, schooling, firearm possession (possibly), and other rights.

I agree. You have a right to attend a hearing within about 10 days of the issuance of the order. If the grounds are correct and you did what you were accused of, then you may wish to reconsider fighting. You'll need a lawyer in CA and you'll need evidence of some kind, text msgs, emails, witnesses, etc. The best bet is to find a good lawyer who provides advice on this kind of issue on a regular basis and review your specific facts; the lawyer will be able to give you an analysis of the law and your options. By the way, some attorneys sell "unbundled" or "limited" legal services where you pay for just what you need and can afford. Jim Underhill Neighborhood Law Office 7225 E. Hampden, Unit C Denver, CO 80224 303-302-1000 [email protected] www.NeighborhoodLawOffice.com

No two states' restraining order laws are the same. You need to consult with a California attorney to find out what your rights and responsibilities are. Anything a Colorado lawyer may tell you about what would happen under Colorado law is completely meaningless when your issue is a restraining order issued by a California Court.