About us
When your rights are at stake, we are your essential line of defense.
At Timothy Riley Law, we understand that legal disputes involving safety and boundaries are urgent crises that threaten your home, your reputation, and your access to your children. We specialize in providing aggressive and focused legal representation in San Diego, whether you are seeking the protection of a Restraining Order or facing the defense of one. From initial filing to courtroom advocacy, we ensure your rights and your future are protected.
Restraining Orders
A restraining order legally restricts the behavior of the restrained person, and violating the order is a criminal offense, which can lead to immediate arrest and criminal charges. The type of restraining order issued in California depends entirely on the relationship between the two people and the nature of the abuse or harassment.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
In San Diego County, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order can be obtained if you have a close relationship with the person you are trying to get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against.
Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
An Elder Abuse Restraining Order can be obtained if the victim is 65 years old or older and is a victim of physical or financial abuse, neglect or abandonment, has been physically or mentally hurt, or has been deprived of caregiving or basic physical, mental or emotional needs.
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
A Civil Harassment Restraining Order applies if you are being harassed, threatened, abused, or stalked by someone that you are not in a close relationship with or were not in such a relationship with previously
Workplace violence restraining orders
A Workplace Violence Restraining Order can be obtained by an employer asking for a restraining order to protect an employee who has suffered stalking, serious harassment, violence, or a credible and real threat of violence at the workplace.
Gun violence restraining orders
Per California law, an immediate family member, employer, coworker, employee or teacher of a secondary or postsecondary school, or law enforcement agency may seek an order prohibiting an individual who poses a significant danger of personal injury to himself, herself or another from controlling, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm, ammunition, or magazine.
Why Choose Us
Choose Timothy Riley Law because we provide Decades of Experience in San Diego courtrooms, giving us the unique insights necessary to anticipate the prosecution’s strategies and challenge weak evidence.
We offer Relentless Advocacy
meaning we treat your case as if it were our own, fighting aggressively to protect your rights, your reputation, and your freedom at every single stage of the process.
We provide Personalized Attention
ensuring you are never just a case number, but a valued client who receives direct communication and a defense strategy tailored specifically to the unique facts of your situation.
Testimonials
There is no greater measure of success than the trust and positive results we achieve for the people we serve. Our clients often come to us during the most stressful and uncertain times of their lives, facing threats to their freedom and future. The testimonials below reflect our commitment to relentless defense, personal attention, and achieving outcomes that truly make a difference.
I found myself in an absolutely terrifying situation. My original attorney withdrew at the final possible moment, leaving me to face a restraining-order trial against my abusive husband with virtually no time remaining and no legal representation. I was panicked and certain that I would be forced to represent myself.
A trusted professional colleague urgently recommended that I contact Timothy Riley. I now understand why.
From the moment I telephoned his office, every staff member treated me with exceptional kindness, genuine compassion, and the highest degree of professionalism. They scheduled an immediate consultation and calmed my fears when I could barely speak.
Attorney Timothy Riley accepted my case on extraordinarily short notice. In a matter of days, he plowed through my evidence folder, police reports, text messages, and witness statements. Fewer than twelve hours before the trial began, he personally met with my daughter—our only remaining witness—and prepared her testimony with remarkable care and precision. Her statement would constitute the final and most decisive evidence presented to the judge.
Despite an almost impossible deadline, he entered the courtroom completely composed. He never raised his voice. Every word was measured, precise, and exactly on point. The moment he began to speak, it was as though someone had flipped a switch; the entire courtroom saw the truth at once. The judge granted the full restraining order.
For the first time in years, my daughter and I can breathe. We feel safe. Timothy Riley Law did not merely represent me; the firm saved my daughter and me when every other option had vanished.
If you are experiencing domestic violence and require a restraining-order attorney who prepares as though your life depends on the outcome—because it does—and who combines meticulous preparation with relentless determination and authentic compassion, retain Timothy Riley without hesitation. I recommend him wholeheartedly and without any reservation.
Words cannot adequately express my gratitude.
San Diego County
He went beyond our expectations and resolved a TRO in a timely manner.
Michael B & Family
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Contact Timothy Riley Law now for a confidential consultation. We are ready to fight to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome. Your decisive action starts right here.
Our team
At Timothy Riley Law, client defense is handled by a cohesive and dedicated legal team.
Timothy Riley
Attorney
Anna E. Jensen
Paralegal & Law Clerk
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