Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Not wanting to use your time on an easy one.
I was served with a domestic violence order 16 April. Court hearing date was 27 April. At the hearing, while attempting to explain to the judge my speech difficulties related to TBI from a motorcycle crash one year ago, I was informed by him that I obviously didn't die in the crash because I was sitting there. I was not allowed to rebut any of the complainants testimony, nor was I allowed to formally present written rebuttals typed for the court, nor was I allowed to call witnesses on my part.
The end result is that the restraining order is now in effect until 27 October 2010, and I have this on my record which has the possibility of me losing my medical health care provider license, removing my means of livelihood.
Is there any legal recourse available to me regarding this restraining order, either having it expunged from the public records or filing an appeal.
I also have no current income as a result of the crash, and am therefore seeking pro bono assistance.
Thank you for your time and expertise.
Steve Burnett

Asked on 4/29/10, 8:58 am

Jane-Robin Wender Wender Law, P.A.

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you need to appeal. there are time limits to doing so. you should file the notice of appeal within 15 days of the order that you are appealing.

Answered on 5/05/10, 7:40 pm

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