How a Florida Injunction Can Ruin Your Life | Orlando Defense Attorney

By: John Guidry II

A criminal history can kill your chances of getting a job; we all know this. But there’s another legal grenade that can blow up your clean record—and that’s a civil injunction, also known as a restraining order.

My name is John Guidry, and I’ve seen these nasty things destroy careers, families, and futures. They can show up on background checks forever, so you must fight to prevent an injunction from being granted.

Served with an Injunction Petition in Central Florida? This is not a dispute you can afford to lose. Your rights and reputation are on the line. Call my office immediately to prepare your defense. Call John Guidry: (407) 423-1117

The Life-Altering Consequences of a Permanent Injunction

People often underestimate these hearings, but the fallout from a permanent injunction is severe and long-lasting.

• Loss of Your Second Amendment Rights: If an injunction is granted, Florida Statute 790.233 prohibits you from possessing a firearm. For those with a permanent injunction, this can be a lifetime ban.
• Career-Ending Job Loss: If your job requires you to carry a firearm—as a police officer, security guard, or even some federal agents—an injunction will get you fired. Period.
• Blocks to Education and Future Employment: Most colleges will not accept an applicant with an outstanding injunction. It will also appear on even the most basic background checks, causing potential employers to see you as a liability.
• Difficulty Finding Housing: Landlords, apartment complexes, and homeowners’ associations routinely deny applicants who have an injunction on their record. They see it as a sign of drama and risk that they don’t want on their property.
• Constant Risk of a New Arrest: This is one of the most dangerous aspects. An injunction gives immense power to a person who already dislikes you. If they claim they saw you “nearby,” even by accident at a grocery store, they can call the police. You could be arrested for a new criminal charge of “Violation of Injunction,” a first-degree misdemeanor.

Don’t let this happen to you. The granting of an injunction is just the beginning of the nightmare; the real twisting of the knife comes from the collateral damage that follows.

You must fight to keep this off your record. Get yourself protected with a good local attorney who understands what’s at stake. I’m John Guidry, and if you’re facing an injunction hearing in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, or Volusia County, you need an aggressive defense. This isn’t a simple disagreement—it’s a battle for your future. Call my office today.

For more information about injunctions here in Central Florida, check out my YouTube video “What You Need to Know About Injunctions.”

About John Guidry II

John Guidry II is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Firm of John P. Guidry II, P.A., located in downtown Orlando next to the Orange County Courthouse, where he has practiced for over 30 years. With more than three decades of experience defending clients throughout Central Florida since 1993, Guidry has successfully defended thousands of cases in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia counties. He has built a reputation for his strategic approach to criminal defense, focusing on pretrial motions and case dismissals rather than jury trials.

Guidry earned both his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University in 1993. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of Florida state criminal charges, with a particular emphasis on achieving favorable outcomes through thorough pretrial preparation and motion practice.

Beyond the courtroom, Guidry is a prolific legal educator who has authored over 400 articles on criminal defense topics. He shares his legal expertise through his popular YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok accounts, where he has built a substantial following of people eager to learn about the law. His educational content breaks down complex legal concepts into accessible information for the general public.

When not practicing law, Guidry enjoys tennis and pickleball, and loves to travel. Drawing from his background as a former recording studio owner and music video producer in the Orlando area, he brings a creative perspective to his legal practice and continues to apply his passion for video production to his educational content.