Recently updated on October 13th, 2026 at 01:46 pm
Prepare & E-File your Court Forms Online for Los Angeles
This website offers a free, user-friendly way to prepare the correct court forms for a restraining order. You can download your completed forms (PDF) at no cost, or click to e-file them with the appropriate court.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with screening to confirm that you’re applying for the type of restraining order that fits your situation.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of looking at the legal forms themselves, you will be guided through a series of detailed questionnaires. These will gather the necessary information topic by topic. The questions are in plain and non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate the official court forms with your responses printed on them.
3. Consult Advocate (Optional)
You can consult a victim advocate or pro bono (free) lawyer to get guidance on restraining orders. These resources are typically paid for by the government and can help you review your case documents and talk to you directly to discuss your case and safety planning.
4. File with the Clerk
You can formally begin the case by filing with your local court. You will be informed about the specific court you need to file at, as it’s important to go to one that has jurisdiction over your case. You can file by either printing and visiting the clerk’s office at the court or directly from this website, as LegalAtoms is an official E-Filing Service Provider.
TYPES OF RESTRAINING ORDERS
Other California restraining order types, such as the Elder/Disabled Abuse Restraining Order and the Gun Violence Restraining Order, are coming soon.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Domestic violence is abuse from a romantic partner, or a family or a household member including stepparents and in-laws. The abuse can involve hitting, injuries or sexual violence, or a pattern of harassment or controlling behavior or even just threats to harm.
Civil Harassment Restraining Order
For protection against harassment, stalking, abuse, or threats by someone who is neither a current or former romantic partner nor a close family or household member. This includes distant relatives like cousins, aunts or uncles, or nieces or nephews.
CONVENIENCES
Privacy
You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy. Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.
Resources
Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.
Comprehensive
Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by California law, thereby saving you time.
Forms Selection
The correct forms, in their most up-to-date versions, are automatically selected based on your situation.
Automated Checks
Run automated checks to verify the correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.
Simplified
All questions are presented in plain, non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps.
Message from our team
“We have dedicated this page to help victims, and their loved ones who are assisting them, to secure their restraining orders online from anywhere and from any device.”
— LegalAtoms Team
NOTES
Legal Information
The legal information contained here does not constitute legal advice or substitute for legal advice.
Superior Court
This website provides services to prepare cases at Superior Courts in counties across California, as they share the same laws. It also has county-specific slight changes such as additional court forms required.
CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This contact form is for technical support questions only.
