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Restraining Order Cases

Temporary restraining orders are filed quickly and are often followed by full-blown hearings on permanent orders. If you are the subject of a restraining order, take swift action by contacting our law firm now.

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A restraining order is a protective court order that makes it unlawful for the individual served, or the individual named as the aggressor, to have any form of communication, contact, or surveillance of the protected party named in the restraining order. If a restraining order has been filed against you, turn to Funk, Szachacz & Diamond for effective legal counsel and representation. Our restraining order attorney can serve as your powerful voice, tenaciously pursuing the most favorable case outcome possible on your behalf. Temporary restraining orders can happen rapidly and are often followed by a hearing on a permanent order. Due to the serious and time sensitive nature of your case, we advise you to secure the assistance of our attorney as soon as possible. Refuting accusations requires admissible evidence, relevant arguments and a thorough understanding of the laws surrounding your case.

Having a skilled criminal law attorney on your side can greatly increase your chances of success.

  • Kepler Funk

    Attorney

    As a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Kepler B. Funk is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He has appeared pro hac vice in other jurisdictions including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Texas and Kansas.

    Mr. Funk is a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Further, he was selected to serve, as one of only nine Florida attorneys, on the Florida Bar's Board Certification Committee for Criminal Trial Law. Further, he served as Vice-Chair of that committee. Mr. Funk is a LIFE Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and previously sat on its Board of Directors. Additionally, he is a member of the International Criminal Defense Attorney Association, International Criminal Bar and is on the list of approved defense counsel to appear in the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands and in the Extraordinary Chambers for the Courts of Cambodia. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and is a former member of the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court and Board of Directors Member of the Children's Home Society.

  • Keith Szachacz

    Attorney

    Keith Szachacz graduated Cum Laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics. Mr. Szachacz served as a Judge on the Student Hearing Board and was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. He received his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1992. As a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Mr. Szachacz is a member of the Brevard County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, U.S. District Court- Middle District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

    Mr. Szachacz and the firm represented Colleen Shipman, the victim of an attack by former astronaut Lisa Nowak. The firm protected Ms. Shipman’s interests during the State of Florida’s prosecution of Lisa Nowak. In addition, ABC’s 20/20 Primetime News Program, with anchor Chris Cuomo, featured a one hour story about Colleen Shipman under the supervision of the firm.

  • Alan Diamond

    Attorney

    Alan Diamond Melbourne FL defense attorney has been the attorney of record in over 11,000 criminal cases. Mr. Diamond graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. He received his law degree in 1992 from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill College of Law.

    During his career as a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Mr. Diamond has handled numerous cases in both State and Federal Court. Specifically, Mr. Diamond successfully defended a NASA Space Shuttle quality assurance specialist who was indicted for 166 counts of fraud involving the Space Shuttle in Federal Court. Alan Diamond has also successfully represented victims of felonies as well as those people seeking injunctions for protection. In addition, he has tried cases of all types, from misdemeanors to homicides in both State and Federal Court. He has significant jury trial experience representing those accused of a myriad of crimes including; rape, DUI, murder, burglary, drug trafficking, sex crimes, computer crimes and others.

Our Most Notable Cases

  • 6 felony counts of Performing Lewd Acts Upon a Minor

    Dismissed

    A tennis pro, Mr. D. was arrested and accused of 6 felony counts of Performing Lewd Acts Upon a Minor. After nearly three years of investigation by the firm, the government eventually dismissed all felonies against Mr. D.

  • Two Counts of Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment.

    Acquitted

    Mr. B., a law school graduate, was arrested and charged by the government with two counts of Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment. Although DNA matched Mr. B. to the alleged victim, Mr. B. was acquitted of all charges after jury trial.

  • Trafficking, Conspiracy to Traffic

    Dismissed

    Mr. M. was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Traffic in Oxycodone and Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Fraud. After a year-long investigation by the attorneys, the Government dismissed all felonies and Mr. M. was not convicted of any crime.

  • Double Murder

    Reversal of conviction and death sentence

    The attorneys were asked to serve as appellate counsel for Mr. B. after he was convicted of two murders and sentenced to death. The attorneys agreed to become Mr. B’s appellate counsel. They successfully briefed and argued before the Florida Supreme Court for the unanimous 7-0 reversal of his conviction and death sentence.

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  • Our Attorneys are Certified by the Florida State Bar.

  • We Value Integrity & Handle Each Case Honestly.

  • Our Team is Backed by a Track Record of Success.

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What to Do If Someone Filed For A Restraining Order

Take the proper steps to deal with the prospect of having a restraining order issued against you. First and foremost, we advise you to obey the rules of the temporary restraining order. Even if you feel you have a strong, valid defense that may enable you to defeat attempts to turn the temporary order into a permanent one, you need to take precautions to ensure the order is obeyed. Second, get in touch with a highly skilled attorney and begin preparing for the permanent order hearing.

  • Obey the temporary restraining order.
  • Secure Legal Representation.
  • Gather Relevant Physical Evidence.
  • Assemble Record & Documents
  • Create A List Of Possible Witnesses
  • Invoke Your Right To Remain Silent

Get Your Questions Answered By An Attorney

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Questions

  • How Long Will The Restraining Order Last?

    Answer

    Restraining orders generally last between 6 months to 3 years. The duration of the restraining order filed against you will heavily depend on the specifics of your case and the quality of your legal representation. Our criminal defense attorney can improve your chances of obtaining of a positive case outcome.

  • What Consequences May I Face?

    Answer

    It is a crime to knowingly violate a restraining order. If you violate the protective order, you may be imprisoned, fined or both. If the violation includes injury, the punishment will be more severe.

  • How Do I Contest A Restraining Order?

    Answer

    If you have been served a restraining order, you must take immediate action. If you fail to contest the order, it will be granted and you will not be able to appeal the decision at a later date. In order to contest the order, you must fill out a CH-110 Form or a DV-120 form (depending on the type of protective order filed against you). While these forms are somewhat straightforward, we advise you to enlist the assistance of an attorney. We can ensure all paperwork is properly completed.

  • Tell Your Side of the Story

    Hire a Strong Lawyer

    By hiring a criminal defense attorney, you can make sure that your side of the story is told and that your legal rights are fully protected.

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We Know the Law. We Can Protect Your Rights.

  • How will this affect my life?

  • How serious
    is this?

  • I can't afford
    violation fines

  • Is this going on my
    criminal record?

  • Can you help?

  • I regret all of it

Let us help you cut through the noise. Our firm can help reduce your stress during this difficult time. Speak with our attorneys and get legal advice today.

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