Are there any attorneys / law firms that practice foreclosure defense & legal malpractice cases

Attorney malpractice may be a difficult case in your situation. You may contact the Bar if you feel that you've been mistreated by your attorneys.

Is it common to seek a 2nd attorney to consult with regarding a legal case already in the courts.

It's awkward: the attorney you have might feel annoyed and the new attorney might feel that he was interfering with another attorney's case. You...

Can I get my security deposit back if my landlord fails to notify me of location of deposit, etc

If your landlord didn't timely challenge your right to a return of your security deposit, you should advise him that you want it returned now. If...

Can I record a conversation without someone knowing? If so, can this recording be used in a court of law?

The answer is "no" - to both questions.

What is a Motion to Dismiss a case for Court Lack of Jurisdiction on the Amount in Controversy means?

Each court has a minimum (and in some cases, a maximum) amount that you may sue for. Did you sue in county court (correctly, it seems) or circuit...

Our apartment complex is trying to raise our rent one month after we signed our lease. Is this legal?

I agree with my colleague. The purpose of a lease is to "lock in" the terms for both parties; it's not a situation where one party can unilaterally...

No, It's not a dismissal. It probably just means that the hearing needs to be re-scheduled.

I just received a motion for judicial default. I have no idea what this means and I am afraid of my house being locked on me.

I agree with my colleagues. I also advise you to contact Legal Aid.

What do u do if u hired a lawyer and they did nothing?

Talk with the lawyer to find out what he did. Get a new lawyer if you're dissatisfied with the present one.

Do I have any kind of case against the police department?

I don't believe that there's enough here to justify any sort of action.