Should I wait for his attorney's to reach out to me or should I retain my own attorney to initiate a civil suit.

If you wish to pursue a claim for monetary damages against your assailant, then you will need to hire a lawyer, typically a personal injury/tort...

Is it possible to leave the country for humanitarian reasons on probation with 9 mo house confinement

Extremely unlikely such a request would be granted, but I suppose all things are "possible" regardless how unlikely. Your are correct that you...

What should we do

Given the scenario you describe, I would recommend that you have your step-daughter's lawyer (she needs one, by the way), arrange an appointment...

Representing myself in a lawsuit I filed, can I drop the charges without issue to myself?

Unless you're suing under a contract that provides for attorney's fees for the prevailing party, then an award of fees is not an issue. But, as the...

You cannot expunge a conviction. You would need to either obtain a pardon from the governor or file a successful post-conviction relief petition,...

Do not sign the agreement before at least having a lawyer review it. There are so many pitfalls related to property division, as well as pension...

First Count Offense Level Three Marijuana Citation

You need a lawyer, so hire one. Do not risk this on your own. Federal convictions are forever. A lawyer can help you avoid that result.

I have a judgement lien on my house for 3,345.00

That judgment is accruing 10% annual interest every year it remains unpaid, so the lien amount is growing. You need to get it paid off as soon as...

I am an author of a book which has received an abusive review on amazon.com which I have asked amazon to remove but they won't .

This is not a professional ethics matter, but more in the realm of defamation or internet law. i have changed to category to hopefully trigger more...

Are there any job accommodation for depression?

I am switching the subject matter to employment law, as that seems more appropriate and you may obtain more answers.