Stalking Injunctions in Orlando, FL

If you need a stalking injunction in Florida—or you’ve been served with one—act fast. These cases move quickly, and the judge will focus on credible evidence, timelines, and whether the conduct meets Florida’s legal definition of stalking or cyberstalking.

If you’re searching for a Florida stalking injunction lawyer (sometimes called a “stalking restraining order” lawyer) or help with cyberstalking, we can help. Fighter Law represents both petitioners (people seeking protection) and respondents (people served with an injunction) throughout Florida.

Evidence tip: Preserve screenshots, call logs, emails, DMs, voicemails, location data, and witness info. The clearer the timeline, the stronger your position—whether you’re asking for protection or defending yourself.

What Is a Stalking Restraining Order or Injunction in Florida?

In Florida, people often say “restraining order,” but the court process in Florida is called an injunction for protection.

The main two statutes that generally commonly come up are:
Florida Statute § 784.048 (this is the one that is a crime for criminal stalking/cyberstalking and it has those definitions).
Florida Statute § 784.0485 (this is the one that deals with getting a civil restraining order a.k.a., the civil stalking injunction process).

Basic definition

Stalking generally involves willful, malicious, and repeated following, harassment, or cyberstalking directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose.
Courts often look for (1) a pattern, (2) proof it was directed at the petitioner, and (3) credible evidence that the behavior caused distress under a reasonable-person lens.

What Is Cyberstalking in Florida?

Cyberstalking can include repeated online behavior—messages, posts, emails, DMs, or other electronic communications—that harass or intimidate and cause substantial emotional distress.
If you need help proving (or challenging) digital evidence, see: How to get text messages with a subpoena.

How the Florida Stalking Injunction Process Usually Works

• Petition filed: The petitioner files a sworn petition describing the incidents and requested protections.
• Temporary injunction (sometimes): A judge may issue a temporary order quickly based on the petition alone.
• Final hearing: A hearing is set where both sides can present evidence and testimony. The judge decides whether to enter a final injunction and what terms apply.

Helpful starting points:
What is a temporary injunction?
Help for petitioners
Help for respondents
Restraining Orders & Injunctions (main hub)

What Does the Judge Look For in a Stalking Injunction Hearing?

1) Two incidents and a pattern

Stalking is typically about repeated conduct. One incident can be serious, but many stalking injunction cases rise or fall on whether the petitioner proves a course of conduct with reliable evidence.

2) Substantial emotional distress (reasonable person lens)

Courts commonly evaluate whether the conduct would cause substantial emotional distress to a reasonable person in similar circumstances—not just subjective discomfort. Context matters: frequency, escalation, threats, proximity to home/work, and prior history.

3) No legitimate purpose

The court also weighs whether the contact had a legitimate reason (for example, communications required for lawful logistics) versus harassment.

4) Directed at the person

Injunctions generally target conduct directed at the petitioner. In some cases, courts analyze whether speech is aimed at a person versus simply about them. A Florida appellate decision often discussed in this area is DiTanna v. Edwards (4D20-1619, June 30, 2021).