Is it worth it to hire a lawyer for a parole revocation (final) hearing? My husband had his preliminary hearing today.

The DA can dismiss the charges and the parole violations can still be substantiated as you correctly noted that the burden of proof is...

How can I go about getting some of my money back, if I have paid my attorney in full but he has recently been

If the attorney is unwilling or unable to work something out with returning part of your retainer, contact the New York Bar Association. You may be...

While I agree that the use of the word "guarantee" is problematic, he more likely means "if nothing changes between now and the next court date I...

I was arrested and charged with 3rd degree assault and a hate crime. What should I expect when I go to court?

When you appear on your court date, your attorney will receive a copy of the criminal court complaint and your rap sheet. If you are indigent, the...

How much could a Granuflo/Naturlyte Settlement Be Worth?

This is a question that you should be asking of the attorney handling the case who is fully family with all of the facts. Every case is unique.

Are my chances of beating a dui better the older the case is??

There are many negative things as you suggest that could happen to a case over time. But it sounds like you have a bench warrant for your arrest...

A conditional discharge refers to the punishment associated with a disposition. It is not the disposition itself. The requirements of a...

We hired a law firm for a contract dispute. They failed us with nonsense work and always late for deadlines. How do we solve it?

The NY State Court System has established a statewide Fee Dispute Resolution Program to mediate/arbitrate attorney-client disputes over fees....

I was convicted 8 years ago for grand larceny . Served prison. Paid some restitution. Forfeited all my assets.

You need to hire a tax lawyer experienced in negotiating with the IRS.

An attorney was negotiating a buy out for me. There was no written contract. He was representing me pro bono. He fired himself l

You get what you pay for. Do you have proof that he agreed to take the case pro bono? It seems odd that an attorney would take a buy-out case pro...