Can I trust a public defender

State appointed lawyers often have excellent credentials and want to do the best for their clients. However, appointed attorneys often have larger...

I couldn't get a agreement with the prosecutor in my Rule 11 plea. How should I do & what will be the next?

You should be having this discussion with your attorney and should not file anything pro se during an ongoing criminal case, unless it is to get a...

Passport

You should discuss this with the officer who is supervising you. You probably will not be denied a passport, but you will need permission to travel.

I have been a NYC tenant in my building for almost 20 years, non rent stabilized apartment in Manhattan. After a few court dates

The best way to avoid moving out is to sign a new lease with the landlord. The stipulation you signed may provide that a judgment of possession of...

What problems should I expect if convicted of 2nd degree assault?

You should speak with an criminal defense attorney experienced in handling matter with non-citizens. There are certainly immigration consequences,...

Where is a stipulation of settlement kept immediately after being signed?

This question is not specific enough to provide a meaningful response. Ultimately, once it is filed it is in the court file. The court file can be...

This is sufficient notice for staying in your tenancy. You should have another lease signed between you and your landlord. If you do not, then you...

Delivering a divorce counterclaim

Generally, if you are serving an answer with counterclaims, you may send it by mail to her attorney.

I want to know if I need to fill out an order to show cause even though the papers served to me have a court date and time on it

You should appear in court on the date, time and location in the papers that were served to you. When you appear, bring any paperwork you have from...

Hi, my name is Syed Muhammad Mansoor Ali and I live in New York. I have received a Notice of Garnishment from Ronald Moses?

Ronald Moses is a New York City Marshal. You should consult with an attorney immediately to discuss your options or Mr. Moses will start deducting...