Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Roommate TRO Defense

I cannot advise you on this matter without representing you. However, TRO's, like any other lawsuits, come with due process rights for the person on the receiving end to defend themselves, should they wish to do so. If the stakes are high for you in this case, as they always are in TRO's, you should hire an experienced attorney to represent you at the hearings, as soon as possible (since the hearing dates come up very fast in these cases, making it hard to even find an attorney who is available on the date of your hearing). One huge benefit of having an attorney is that he or she can attempt to negotiate a resolution short of an actual TRO for you. This helps greatly because you are not allowed to have contact with the plaintiff, even for purposes of negotiations. Having an intermediary who is on your side is therefore critical. Unfortunately, legal aid agencies such as the public defender's office do not provide free representation in such matters, since they are technically non-criminal. Due to their potential impact upon a person's employability, it is wise to negotiate nearly any outcome short of an actual TRO, even if it means voluntarily moving out.