Since you did not hire the public defender, you cannot fire him. However, you can ask the court to appoint someone else to represent you if things...

Robert is absolutely correct. You were misinformed, as the federal government has no time limit (other than the statute of limitations) within...

Avvo very Bias

I'm not quite sure what your question is, but you may want to contact the customer service department at Avvo and ask why your review is being...

How can I find out if a prospective new attorney has a good track record against opposing counsel, & a good rapport with judge?

The best thing that you can do is research the prospective lawyer that you are considering as extensively as possible online and then also make...

My boyfriend was sentenced to 6 years federal time in WV. we appealed. any hope for early release.

If your boyfriend has good behavior while in prison, then he will serve 85% of his time in the federal system. Of course, if he wins his appeal or...

It's clear that you have a lot of unresolved issues with your attorney. You may want to memorialize them in writing and reference by specific date...

Am I allowed to speak to the judge about problems with my attorney representation?

I agree with Jay that your first step should be trying to talk to your lawyer and see if you can resolve your issues. If that does not work out,...

Do i have a law suit?

In order to properly assess whether or not you have a legal claim against your prior counsel, many facts need to be explored and taken into...

Can the Juror Services Division legally make you give them your medical records ?

If you have a letter from your VA doctor or some other corroborating documentation, you may want to provide it to them. That way, the jury service...

You should check with the rules of professional responsibility in your state but, generally speaking, a judge can hold a contempt hearing in...