Should I file a response or let Plaintiff take a default in a foreclosure proceeding? Need a New York Lawyer!!!!

First and foremost, you should file an Answer. If you're short on time, then make a written request to opposing counsel to get an extension of at...

I put a link below to the Erie County Assigned Counsel Program, which provides private attorneys to indigent defendants at no expense, if you...

The short answer is "it depends." Generally, if the Defendant has been sentenced, as my colleagues have said, then it's very difficult, if not...

When appearing at court can I ask for ACD or does it have to be offered?

You have a collateral problem that hasn't been raised yet, which is your eligibility for federal student loans if you plead guilty without the ACD....

Hello, I was picked up for accidentally shoplifting at a local store. It was valued at 39.95 and now I have a court date.

As my colleagues said, given what's at risk, you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. In the meantime, you should not admit...

My car was vandalized and a neighbor saw someone matching my ex girlfriend's description near it around that time.

You may not have enough for an arrest, as my colleagues said, but you should report the incident to the police and obtain a police report. You...

How can I file bankruptcy on my student loans?

First, if you are seeking an attorney to represent you, then you should use the "Find a Lawyer" feature on Avvo and search for Bankruptcy attorneys...

The fact pattern you present makes it difficult to answer your question. For example, you do not explain why you are serving probation in New York...

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I submitted request for time off w/ comment indicating I was having surgery. I added this to request so boss didn't think I was

You should review your employer's employee handbook to see what it says about the policy. If nothing is stated on the subject, then you might want...

What happens if your medical exam for visa come back with substance as in marijuana ? they told me about waiting a year

First, I'm changing the practice area to Immigration because that's more relevant to your question. Second, it's hard to answer your question...