"Preliminary Hearing"

If you (or a family member or friend) are facing a preliminary hearing where there is a possibility of being "bound over" (i.e., arrested and...

Whether or not your situation is suitable for litigation can only be determined by an attorney with experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act...

This does not sound like a pawn law question, it sounds like a criminal law question. If you are the victim of a theft, call the police.

What type of attorney do I need to hire?

You should consult with an attorney with experience dealing with collection agencies (and probably credit reporting agencies). There are powerful...

Is there a reason why a creditor would not be showing up on my credit report? Should I contact them?

The account that you describe is too old to appear as a trade-line on your credit report. If this negative item is not appearing on your credit...

Business Question.....................................

More information is needed to give any kind of meaningful answer. Avvo is a poor substitute for actually consulting with an attorney. The answer...

Collection Agency Re-aging

You need to have complete copies of your credit reports (you can get free copies once a year at www.annualcreditreport.com) reviewed by an attorney...

I have my wages being garnished

I suggest that you speak with an experienced debt-collection / consumer-rights attorney immediately. If you are being garnished by the DOE, then...

I live in GA & want to know if my lending money to another person makes GA Law view me the same as a bank or other institution.

There is only one set of laws that pertains to enforcing security interests in collateral such as cars: Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. ...

What does it mean when a document sent states - revised affidavit?

You or your sister need to show the documents to an attorney. Avvo is a very poor substitute for actually speaking with an attorney. With the...