Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions Against Harassment in Hawaiʻi

A legal order that protects individuals from harassment by prohibiting the harasser from contacting or approaching them. It provides temporary relief until a full hearing can take place.

Segal Law appears on both sides of these proceedings: petitioning for orders that protect clients who are genuinely being harassed, and defending clients against orders sought as a tactical maneuver rather than a legitimate safety measure.

How a TRO Works in Hawaiʻi

In Hawaiʻi, a TRO can be obtained on an ex parte basis — meaning the accused is not present and has no opportunity to respond before the order is issued. A TRO can immediately remove a parent from the family home, restrict access to children, and create a presumption of dangerousness that follows the accused throughout a related proceeding.

Temporary Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection can be issued even when the defendant isn’t present in court and before a criminal matter has been finalized — in many cases, before the criminal process has really even begun. In essence, you can suffer certain consequences before a judge or jury has found you responsible for anything.

The Hearing Is Where These Cases Are Won

A temporary order becomes a long-term one only after a full hearing. That hearing is an evidentiary proceeding: exhibits are offered, witnesses testify, and the petitioner is subject to cross-examination. Preparation matters enormously. Segal Law has secured the dissolution of TROs by presenting evidence that refuted the allegations, and has obtained orders for clients — including an award of attorney’s fees against the opposing party.

See our Case Results for TRO matters handled by Brandon Segal.

Contact Segal Law

Whether you need protection from a harasser or you are facing an order that should never have been granted, time matters. Call 808-865-2100 or use our confidential online form to schedule a consultation.