Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo’s Answers

A client's right to end services with an attorney is absolute, with or without cause,. This right can be exercised at any point prior to the conclusion of a case. The right exists even if the attorney rendered valuable services or the client owes money. Although a client doesn't need to have a reason, common circumstances for discharging an attorney include: personality conflicts, increased legal needs, different case strategies, change in court and others. In a criminal matter, if the...

A client of an attorney can go find their attorney under the tab "LAWYER SEARCH" go to left column and enter attorney's name, when you get into the attorney's profile you can then click where it says "Rate Attorney." It will prompt you with questions and you answer accordingly. You wiil need to sign up with AVVO, but again it will prompt you as well.

The Landlord Tenent (L/T) Act Chapter 59.18 RCW will govern. You can contact the King County Bar Association for help with L/T issues. Especially look at RCW 59.18 RCW 59.18.575 Victim protection – Notice to landlord – Termination of rental agreement – Procedures. Specifically address how a tenant notifies the landlord in writing that he or she or a household member was a victim of an act that constitutes a crime of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

I became a lawyer to help people access equal justice. Most what I do in my career is provide information. I whole heartedly support AVVO.com as the audience is for consumers to have access to who is who in the legal community. It is invaluable. Most of my clients have already used AVVO.com in researching areas of law they are not familiar. My clients value Avvo.com and I enjoy answering questions. This is a tremendous opportunity to have people have access to legal community. Hope that...

In Washington State, Misdemeanors are categorized in two categories: simple misdemeanors; which are punishable up to 90 days in jail; and gross misdemeanors, which are punishable up to one year in jail. Although there are some exceptions, most misdemeanors need to be independently observed by the law enforcement officer issuing the citation. On some occassions a charging decision will be left up to the prosecuting attorney. It is advisable to seek legal counsel as to the exact nature of your...

One of many of the harsh consequences of a DUI convicition is - a DUI conviction permanently remains a DUI conviction. It is critical to consult with an attorney experienced in DUI to view options regarding a DUI charge. I would be happy to discuss with you those options, feel free to view my website for contact information.

It would be a good idea to contact the facility he is to do his jail time and let them know he is in Longview jail on a bench warrant. Chances are they would have some information about this if they are set up with the SCOMIS & JIS stystem. Also see if he can be brought before the court for bail hearing, his public defender could help him with that if your husband has been appointed one.

An officer does NOT have to read the Mianda warnings before having to do the FSTs. The Courts have ruled that since the FSTs are not verbal, not testimonial then the FSTs are Not required. Amazing isn't it? Further an Officer is REQUIRED to inform the person suspected of a DUI investigation that the FSTs are VOLUNTARY. The FSTs include the following: Horizontal Gaze Nistagmus- eye test to see if the eyes have a jerkiness pattern; The Walk & Turn; The One Leg Stand; in addition there is a...

There are three documents where there are four places for the accused's signature. How the documents were presented, when your rights were read, the specifics on how the "processing" of your arrest is critical in determining the validity of those documents. Did you get to speak with an Attorney? Were you given the documents to read, do you wear eyeglasses and if so were they with you, were you handcuffed, if so, then how were you able to read the documents, were the documents read to you?...

My hope for you is that you will retain a criminal defense attorney Soon. From your question it appears that you were not represented by a retained attorney. If that is the case, at that stage of criminal proceeding the judge only needs to be presented enough evidence to reach probable cause determination to consider the charges against the accused. If there is no opposing counsel presenting your side (criminal defense attorney) to rebutt that probable cause statement- then the state's evidence...