Ken Kissir Attorney at Law Gresham Oregon  
  Kissir Divorce & Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Restraining & Stalking Orders  
 
Ken Kissir Attorney at Law - Restraining & Stalking Orders

Call Ken Kissir today if you have been served with a Restraining or Stalking Order, or if you have gotten one and the Respondent is challenging the order.

   

Licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington State, and Federal Court.  

    
                  
    

Ken Kissir, Esq.
1300 NE Linden Avenue
Gresham, Oregon 97030 

Office | 503-667-6114
Fax | 503-661-6738 

 
 
   

For the Petitioner:

Petitioner’s sometimes lose their case because he or she is under a great deal of stress, is not familiar with the courtroom environment and procedures, and did not emphasize the necessary legal elements for obtaining a restraining order, but focused instead on something that the court sees as irrelevant. The rules of evidence, which decide what evidence and be admitted and considered by the Judge, and how exactly it can come in, apply in these hearings. I have handled restraining order cases for over 10 years, both as a government prosecutor and then as a private attorney, and will focus your case on the necessary facts by helping you gather and present the necessary witnesses and relevant evidence. One of my goals is that through your confidence in my representation, you will be better able to remain emotionally grounded and focused during a very frightening and intimidating process.

For the Respondent:

Respondent’s sometimes lose their case because they too are experiencing an emotional and terrifying process, and fail to properly prepare and present their case to the Court. Your freedom is at stake, you may have lost the right to see your children, you can’t get into your home to get your clothes, and you can’t go anywhere where the Petitioner might be present. If the restraining order is upheld, a number of obstacles now stand in your way:

  • You can be arrested and charged for contempt of court, and will not have the right to a jury trial. You can serve up to 6 months in jail for each count of contempt…

  • You must abide by the conditions of the restraining order, including child custody, for a minimum of one year…and it can be renewed indefinitely

  • The Petitioner has a major advantage in winning custody of the children in a divorce, because a court has now found that you have subjected him or her to domestic violence…

  • Restraining Orders are generally not eligible for expungement, and can stay on your record forever….

  • You can lose your right to possess a firearm under Federal Law.

Contesting a restraining order in court without a competent experienced attorney is gambling with your freedom. Not only are you at a disadvantage being unaware of courtroom procedures and the rules of evidence, but being in the position of a having false allegations made against you puts you in an emotional state that can actually make you appear defensive, abusive and guilty. You need professional representation to protect your rights.