Magazine Archive
Restraining Orders Everything You Need to Know
The July 2024 issue highlights the different types of civil restraining orders available in California. Though many practitioners are familiar with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CHROs), the magazine’s Editorial Board also wished to bring attention to the other types of restraining orders available to our clients and community. We...
Read ArticleElectronic Harassment and California Restraining Orders: A Guide for Contra Costa County Attorneys
The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped human interaction. While the internet offers undeniable benefits for communication and social connection, it has also opened a Pandora’s box of novel harassment tactics. Today, unwanted advances and malicious behavior can transcend physical boundaries, manifesting as a barrage of harassing emails, defamatory social media posts, and even online impersonation....
Read ArticleCelebrating Juneteenth 2024
Thank you to the organizers of this event pictured above, Tanya Brown, Judge Ayana Young and attorney and Brentwood City Councilwoman Pa’tanisha Pierson. CCCBA’s first Juneteenth celebration was a tremendous succeess and a day of profound significance in our nation’s history, celebrating freedom and resilience. Be sure to join us next year for even more...
Read ArticleThe Induction of Judge Melissa O’Connell
On Friday, April 26, 2024, Judge Melissa O’Connell had her official induction ceremony before the superior court sitting en banc and her family and friends. In the photos below: Her three children helped her don her judicial robe; Judge Colleen Gleason administered the Oath of Office; and CCCBA Board President David Pearson presented her with...
Read ArticleThe Nuts and Bolts of Restraining Orders
Learn about the different types of civil restraining orders in Contra Costa County, including who can ask for it, the elements, burden of proof, duration, and how to obtain one in Contra Costa County.
Read ArticleFamily Code Section 6309: Key points, practice tips and resources
The California Legislature recently enacted Family Code Section 6309, under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA). After declaring DV is an “urgent public safety and public health crisis,” citing statistics and studies, the legislature enacted Family Code Section 63091 to remedy what it described as “litigation abuse.” The legislature reasoned that domestic violence survivors who...
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