Colorado Springs Restraining Order Attorneys
Family Law Since 1998 on Both Sides of the Courtroom
If you’re threatened by domestic violence or facing an unwanted civil protection order, Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C. is ready to act quickly. Our Colorado Springs restraining order attorneys represent both those seeking protection and those defending against one. Attorneys Greg Quimby and Erica Vasconcellos, a father-daughter team, have led this practice since 1998. They are supported by experienced paralegals and legal assistants who work alongside them on every case. We offer a free consultation so you can understand your options right away.
Restraining orders, also called protection orders or civil protection orders in Colorado, arise in some of the most urgent, emotionally charged situations a family can face. They also frequently surface alongside divorce and child custody proceedings, which means our family-law practice is positioned to address all of it in one place.
Safety is your legal right. Call our Colorado Springs restraining order attorneys for a free consultation: (719) 212-4227 or contact us online.
How to Get a Restraining Order in Colorado
The process moves in two stages: a temporary restraining order followed, if needed, by a permanent one.
- File for a temporary restraining order (TRO) at the El Paso County Judicial Building, Room S101. For a same-day hearing, your petition must be submitted between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. The TRO is granted ex parte. Only the petitioner’s account is heard, and it lasts up to 14 days. The order includes the scheduled date and time of your permanent restraining order (PRO) hearing, and it doesn’t take effect until it is served on the respondent.
- Return to court on the date listed on the TRO. If you don’t attend, the TRO expires and no permanent order is issued. If the court finds ongoing need for protection, the judge determines the length of the PRO.
What Proof Do You Need for a Restraining Order?
At the TRO stage, your own sworn testimony that harm occurred or is threatened can be sufficient. No corroborating evidence is required. At the PRO hearing, the burden shifts: you must demonstrate an ongoing need for protection. Acceptable proof includes:
- Your testimony that the respondent harmed you
- Witness testimony from someone who saw the harm occur
- A police report documenting physical harm you sustained
- Medical records reflecting treatment for your injuries
- Photographs of injuries caused by the respondent
The respondent also has the opportunity to present counter-evidence and testimony at the PRO hearing, which is why preparation on both sides matters.
Meet Our Team
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Greg Quimby, Esq. Of Counsel Of Counsel, Founding Attorney -
Erica Vasconcellos, Esq. Managing Attorney Mediator, Managing Attorney
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Amarysza Fenbert, Esq. Associate Attorney
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Sonnie Fleming, LLP Chief Paralegal Officer, Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
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Ciera Haigler Director of Communications , Office Manager
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Samantha Coleman Senior Paralegal
