You are right, there is a federal "lemon law" that should apply to your case. It is called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act and it is similar,...

Is it necessary to have legal representation for a civil lawsuit due to credit card debt unpaid?

It depends upon whether you want to win or not. Show up unrepresented, you are destined to lose. Hire a consumer attorney, and your chances are...

Do I need a lawyer? What to do?

You will not be charged with fraud. They will not send out a warrant. You will not be picked up at your job. These are all illegal threats and I...

Collection agency scam

This is a big reason that we tell everyone to NOT try to handle a claim yourself, at least not without a consult with a consumer attorney. What...

Can I revoke a verbal agreement with a debt collector which has not yet begun if I realize day after I can't afford it?

Yes you can, and you likely never should have even spoken to the debt collector anyways. Before you do anything, however, contact a local consumer...

Hello, my mother is sued in a Civil matter at the District Court level (Pennsylvania). Clerk wont give me any info and is rude

Contact a consumer attorney in your area. With your mother's name, the name of the judge, and the county in which the lawsuit is filed, any...

I had a judgment filed against me in 2007. Can they still collect on the judgment today?

I am curious to know who "they" is, but yes, they can. I would strongly suggest that you have a consumer attorney review the matter to see if...

Ive been served with a civil action hearing notice regarding a past due credit account in 5 days. Is it too late to do anything?

No, its not too late. Hire a consumer attorney or at least get a consult with one. There are many in your area that post here on AVVO. You can...

You need to have a Pennsylvania consumer attorney review this matter. You need to obtain your Complaint, Important Notice and Default Judgment. ...

Do lawsuits regarding credit cards need to be filed within the same county you live in?

Collection lawsuits need to be filed in the county in which you reside, or the county in which you opened the account. Contact a consumer attorney...