Can an attorney take their 33% off the top

Same answer as when you asked this question a few minutes ago.

It would depend entirely on what the written contingency fee agreement says, but what you describe is typical and not unusual.

Contesting a will and losing the case. Can I appeal the decision?

You should have 30 days to file a notice of appeal from a "final" decision of the circuit court. You should consult with an appeals lawyer to...

Can you get a bond reinstated?

He can appeal his bond revocation to circuit court if it was a General District Court Judge that revoked his bond.

Can I be arrested for trespassing for refusing to leave my place of residence?

If you were not paying rent at your mother's house, then you were not a "tenant" and did not have to be evicted. In the absence of rent payments,...

I appealed my obstruction of justice case because the judge gave me 10 days I don't have a criminal record

You should hire a criminal defense attorney, if you don't have one, and possibly try to work out a deal with the prosecutor. An appeal to the...

Was I at fault?

Sounds like you might have been going fast trying to beat a light or turn arrow. Many states "presume" that a driver who rear-ends a vehicle in...

A warrant in debt is entirely civil (to collect a debt) and is not "criminal defense" in any way. In Newport News, a judge would have to order a...

My 19yo daughter auto wreck and she is at fault the insurance claim has exceeded the policy she plead no contest can she be sued

A no contest plea does not prevent a lawsuit. Your daughter could be sued even if she wasn't charged with a traffic offense. If she is sued, her...

Is this a criminal case or a civil case. Can he go to jail?

If intentional, it could be destruction of property. My guess would be that it's a civil matter, though. The message left for the homeowner is...