U Do It Legal DVRO Clinic
Saturdays, Summer 2025
Torrance, California
$500, flat rate pricing
Prepare your court forms in person with help from real attorneys and support professionals.
If you live in Los Angeles County and you’re currently seeking help with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) proceeding, our in-person DVRO clinics offer low-cost, guided assistance with preparing your DVRO paperwork.
The clinic is hosted at our sister law firm, Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers.
Sessions are small, separated by party type for safety (we serve both petitioners and respondents), and held on select weekends in Torrance, California.
Court help that doesn’t break the bank.
What’s included in the DVRO Clinic:
Access to UDIL’s guided software
Hands-on support with completing your court forms
Final form review with attorney/DV victims' advocate
Small sessions, separated by party type. See which clinic type (A or B) fits your situation below.
Clinic A
Parties seeking protection & Protected Parties
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For individuals seeking protection from an abusive partner, ex, or immediate family member through a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.
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For individuals already protected under an active restraining order who need to renew that protection before it expires.
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For individuals requesting to modify or terminate a long term restraining order (DVRO After Hearing).
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For individuals responding to the restrained party’s request to modify or terminate a long-term restraining order.
Clinic B
Parties against whom a Restraining Order is sought & Restrained Parties
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For individuals who have been served with a request for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and need help preparing their court response.
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For individuals currently restrained under a DVRO who are seeking to modify or terminate the order.
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For individuals currently restrained under a DVRO who are responding to the protected party’s request to modify or terminate the order.
Upcoming Clinic dates*:
July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30
*Disclaimer: The dates listed above are tentative and subject to change based on sign-up participation. Whether a clinic is held on a given date—and whether it will be a Type A or Type B clinic—will depend on the number and type of registrations we receive. Participants will receive confirmation of the date, time, and location at least one week in advance. All dates refer to Summer 2025. If there is significant demand, additional clinic dates may be offered in Fall 2025.
Why choose UDIL’s DVRO Clinic?
DVRO Clinic
Flat rate/One-time payment
Complete your paperwork in one day
Includes final form reviews by professional attorneys
Includes help from DVRO support professionals
Final cost: $500
Traditional DVRO Lawyer:
Hourly rates average $250 to $500 per hour
Retainer fees average $3,000 to $10,000
Can take tens of hours over several days, weeks, or even months
Final cost: $3,000-$15,000+
Clinics are held in Torrance, California
Finish your court paperwork in one session with access to attorneys and DV survivor support professionals to help answer your questions on how to prepare your California DVRO court forms, documents, and evidence.
Located too far? Check out our fully online, guided packages here. (Launching Fall 2025)
How do I sign up for a clinic?
Complete the interest form below:
UDIL will review your form and contact you to confirm participation.
Note: Review the disclaimers below for more information.
Attend the clinic on the selected date.
We will help you prepare important DVRO court forms and documents for your case.
Clinic Eligibility
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Age
You must be 18 years of age or older.
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Language
You must be proficient in English (we’re currently developing Spanish-language services as well).
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Location
You must either live in California or be eligible to participate in a California DVRO proceeding
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Case Type
UDIL only provides services for Domestic Violence Restraining Order cases at this time.
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Representation
You must be a self representing litigant (i.e. not represented by a lawyer) with legal decision-making capacity.
Important Disclaimers
Completing the sign-up form does not guarantee you a spot in the clinic.
Due to limited office space and safety protocols, we are only able to accommodate a small number of participants per session (approximately 5-10 people per session).
You will only receive details about clinic dates and times if we reach out to coordinate and confirm your participation.
Participation will require a payment of $500 to secure your spot. Payment instructions will be provided if your attendance is confirmed.
Completing the sign-up form does not create an attorney-client relationship.