20 yr old bench warrant from Springfield Ma

All the answers contain good information, and I suppose I will also assume your warrant originated out of the Springfield court. Here's one thing...

Withholding rent for 5 months for issues that were reported to the board of health, received Notice to Quit today, what now?

The other attorneys are right on the money. Contact an experienced "landlord/tenant" lawyer ASAP!!

Technically, hardship licenses are "restricted" in terms of employment or school etc. but, as a practical matter, as long as you are driving within...

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You haven't indicated how much money is involved here, but the best course would be to immediately talk to an attorney experienced in debt...

Friend under-rang my purchases where we both worked. He was caught and on video doing it.

I am in agreement with everything that the responding attorneys have said. You haven't indicated the time frame here; the more time that passes...

I was threatened by someone in July 2015. Is there a time limit for requesting a restraining order?

From what you have indicated, unless the "person" is a family or household member, or you have/had a dating relationship, a "restraining order" is...

Do I need an attorney to defend a 'negligent operation of a motor vehicle' charge?

Yes, consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer ASAP. Lawyers who have suggested a "pre-arraignment" resolution are certainly on the...

I was arrested for armed robbery. And my case was acquitted. Now I would like for it to be expunged Is that possible?

As other lawyers have stated, sealing is the appropriate remedy, as opposed to expungement (which is, in fact, very, very rare and really only...

Can an arrest record for a misdemeanor be sealed before 5 years if the case was dismissed prior to arraignment?

There is no procedure for "sealing" an arrest record (as opposed to "CORI" or Criminal Offender Record Information) in Massachusetts. Under very...

All three answers are technically correct. Also, in many cases arrests show up in news publications under "police log" and like headings (for...