If a person has been assigned a public defender ,and is not very helpful, can the person change public defender?

It's hard to answer this question, because bringing it to the attention of the public defenders office will be difficult because of how busy and...

My sons dad moved out of state last month he texted me that he's coming up for Xmas and wants him for the week he is up here

If you had representation during the time you entered into the custody agreement, you should consult with that lawyer. If you were pro se, use the...

Could a declined temporary residences visa application affect a permanent resident application?

You should consult with an attorney whose practice focuses on immigration law. I have changed the Practice Area for this question to Immigration...

You should consult with an attorney whose practice focuses on social security / disability benefits to learn about your rights and obligations with...

I am having trouble getting my vehicle back from the repair shop. I dont know what kind of lawyer I need ?

When you gave your car to the original repair shop, you entered into what is called a bailment. As a a result, that shop arguably has a duty to...

I'm in NYC. Can a shop sue me for a chargeback that they disagree with? Are they allowed to contact me about it? Do I respond?

If their purported damages are under $1,000.00, I seriously doubt they will sue. Have an attorney's business card handy in case you need to...

Does any NY lawyer have the name of a good graphologist? Need One Asap. See below. Thanks.

Looking for one who has experience testifying in court as an expert witness for such matters would also be helpful to you.

How DO i FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A LAW FIRM I PAID $3000 2 GET A LOAN MODIFICATION NO ACTION ON CAUSED A FORECLOSURE NOTICE

After ascertaining to the best of your abilities whether any work has been done, and attempting to resolve the problem directly with the firm - if...

It is illegal to discriminate with respect to citizenship status when hiring - class action lawsuit

I would nonetheless sit down for a formal consultation with a labor & employment attorney to discuss whether there is merit to your prospective...

NYC DOE Sibling Hardship- Can I request a sibling hardship for a sibling of a child in a D75 program in a general Ed school?

You listed this as a guardianship matter; are you the guardian of the child? If so, consult with the Court Examiner to see how s/he may be able to...