I need to know if a lawyer can take on a criminal case

This is not an ethics question. I am changing the category to criminal defense. Best Regards, L. Ford Banister, II U.S. Immigration and...

Legal Consultant

You may hire a lawyer in some states who may agree to help you with a pro se case. A law student or paralegal or anyone holding themself out as a...

Can a convicted felon create and fund

Of course not. Non-attorneys in the U.S. may not be officers of legal corporations, have an ownership interest in a law firm or hold a supervisory...

I've never had charges on me , other than Florida when I was early 20's with fee pay of 200. But never paid couldn't afford

You may be able to check court records going back that far in the locale where you did not pay the fine. Perhaps consult an attorney in Florida as...

Bringing a daughter with a tourist visa

The tourist visa is the most common visa type but also one of the most difficult to obtain. As my colleagues noted, you need to be personally...

Can my spouse who doesn't have valid visa status pursue case in California?

Visa status is not going to affect her ability to access the courts. I suggest you contact a family law attorney near where the divorce is pending....

Is this a Scam? Can I be called a victim of this scam?

You have a complicated case with many issues and possibile causes of action. Your questions are not going to be answered to your satisfaction on an...

The Court must advise you of the immigration consequences of a plea. Do not accept a plea without a clear understanding. Retain an immigration...

Congratulations. There is no problem with you having a child while in F1 and F2 status. The child will be a U.S. citizen and will receive all of...

I am a US citizen through marriage , my husband move out on me leaving me with bills we accumulated

Please clarify your current status. Are you a U.S. citizen or are you on H2b? Best Regards, L. Ford Banister, II U.S. Immigration and Consular...