You should find a civil right attorney. It may well be that you have a good case.

Everyone thinks he’s the best. What you need is to hire an attorney who your trust and who appears to know what he’s doing.

A defendant can hire whomever they please,even Cousin Vinny, providing they have a license to practice law in the jurisdiction.

I was arrested and DA declined to prosecute my case, will that arrest show up when I get fingerprinted for the DOE?

It might show up. Best to disclose it if asked about arrests. Normally, the question asks about convictions.

charged with a domestic violence misdemeanor and they give a order of protection but person is evicted?

If you can afford a lawyer, hire one before you surrender. If you have the proof, groundwork must be started to avoid the order of protection, etc.

How do I know I qualify as a youthful offender?

If the case was dismissed, you have the best possible result. Youthful offender is a alternative disposition and not a dismissal. You were...

Do I have to go meet sr Investigator?

You do not have to show up, answer questions or cooperate. You might consider hiring a criminal attorney to discuss this issue further.

Did the police violate our rights during this traffic stop?

Your rights were not violated. The officer can ask for anything and you have the right to refuse all his requests other than showing your license,...

Anything is possible, but $1400 qualifies the theft as a felony, and Desk appearance tickets are not used for felonies.

New York City - In country on student visa. Arrested and charged for deportable offense but no conviction yet. Which court?

If he was arrested by NYC Police, he has a case pending in NYC Criminal or Supreme Court. Unless he is convicted, he faces no Federal charges.