I retained an attorney 6 months ago but recently found out he was disbarred before I retained him. Can I recover my retainer?

If these facts are all true exactly as stated (and please understand I'm not calling you a liar, just dumbfounded) these are very serious matters. ...

I got caught shoplift for $23 of food. They called the cops and the cop said I would receive summoned and should attend?

You will receive a summons for a clerk's hearing, where your case might be dismissed, but where you should not represent yourself. The charge will...

If a police person is used as a witness at a show cause hearing to say that you did something in the past is that damaging?

No, and technically such testimony should have been disregarded as part of the probable cause analysis by the clerk. Practically speaking, though,...

As far as I know there's never been a bifurcated divorce in Massachusetts, and the rules don't seem to allow for it.

My landlord is selling the house I rent in. It has to be delivered vacant to seller.

Of course, if everything in the facts is true.

What recourse does a MA citizen have when a Clerk Magistrate performs a due-process violation in a small claims case?

Unfortunately for you, I think the clerk likely has plenty of wiggle room here. If the clerk determined in her discretion that information on the...

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 25, "Whoever, verbally or by a written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to...

You can surrender your license. Under the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 244 CMR 7.04(5), "The Board may...

I was the victim of a domestic assault and battery and the defendant was charged in court. Now I have a magistrate hearing.

I agree with Attorney Deasy, it's a good idea to hire a criminal defense attorney for this hearing. He or she will be able to discuss the pros and...

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I am disabled & me & my adult son are being evicted in boston,ma due to owner selling the house,

I find it hard to understand your post. What law are you referring to? If you're under a lease, you have right to stay to the end of your lease....