Retainer was paid up front for lawyer to earn the non-refundable fee he has missed 2 meetings does not return calls and 6 month

You complain to the State Bar, but I would schedule a meeting with him first and make sure that he knows your position.

Can a lawyer commit felonies while working on a case and use client confidentiality to make themselves immune from Bar complaint

The State Bar will find the information they need to. Look at the ethical rules to see what is considered privileged and what is not. It's likely...

What is the next step to take after I've filed a grievance with patient relations and still waiting on the hospital's response?

If you're looking to see how to follow up with the hospital, that's a difficult question to answer since they have their own internal bureaucracy,...

If your probation expired and a warrant wasn't taken out, it's likely that the case is closed.

This is the perfect situation in which you need to retain an attorney for a minor offense. This charge could impact your license, insurance, and...

I was arrested for the first time ever on a schedule 4 distribution charge what r the penalties?

As Mr. Steakley said, law enforcement cannot make deals, they will lie to you and say that they will, but ultimately the prosecutor is the only one...

Hi my husband is on probation for Mr meanor obstruction. He's paid all dues an missed 1 visit can he get a probation bond

It sounds like a sad situation, you should hire an attorney to communicate with the probation officer, and get him on a calendar soon. By getting...

I am being threatened and harassed on an discussion forum. Need advice.

Unfortunately, these are some of the issues that arise in these forums. Some people hide behind a username, and have complete anonymity. If you...

Whats the max time you can get for a theft by taking charge if it's a misdemeanor? how do the courts determine this?

The value of the item or items which were allegedly stolen will determine whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor, and the maximum amount of time...

Whats the max time you can get for a theft by receiving charge if it's a misdemeanor? how do the courts determine this?

The value of the item or items which were allegedly stolen will determine whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor, and the maximum amount of time...