I am in a financial pickle and I am trying to refinance my house. I received a call from Preferred Law LLC. do you know them?

Dear Henrico - You are smart to be careful in this situation. I suspect that the company that solicited you determined your situation somehow and...

Are circuit court transcripts public record?

Dear Bracey - You are really asking two questions, which I will address separately. First - unless a judge "closes" a hearing or orders that the...

Am I correct in my thinking about the charges being lowered in this circumstance?

Dear Big Stone Gap - On the one hand your logic is correct. Unfortunately, until a driver's license is reinstated, it continues to be suspended....

Victim of identity fraud. Individuals obtain several traffic citations in my name in Virginia. In search of help to fix issues.

Dear Hanover - I am sorry that you are having to go through this. You are going to need someone to assist you in proving to the court that...

Dear Roanoke - Think of the easement like a "season pass" at an amusement park. If you have a season pass, you can enter the park and follow its...

Can an insurance company deny the replacement cost amount if you returned the items that you replaced prior to settlement?

Dear Midlothian - II am sorry to hear of your loss and subsequent insurance hassle. IT appears that the insurance company is trying to say that it...

Where can I find legal forms to file in Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Civil Division?

Dear Richmond - There are some forms for circuit court listed on the Virginia Supreme Court website, but not nearly as many as there are for the...

For fare evasion, can I sign the waiver or should I appear in court?

Dear Falls Church - The law under which you have been charged is likely § 18.2-160.1. Boarding or riding transportation district train without...

Can a contractor be held liable for leaving a job that will cost sufficient more to complete because of the way he left it

Dear Richmond - It sounds like you have a case that if it cannot be resolved without litigation, is a good one for the general district court. I...

Is the agreement still binding?

Dear Fairfax - Virginia courts like to enforce contracts - generally - unless the provision violates a strong public policy. If you use the AVVO...