What can I expect from a pre-trial conference? Is there an option to avoid a trial at this conference?

If you don't have an attorney, you can only avoid a trial by pleading open to the court and taking whatever sentence he or she hands down. This is...

I was a pedestrian hit by a truck...driver has no insurance...happens to be neighbor

If you have an attorney you need to ask him or her. We cannot give you legal advice if you currently have representation. I caution you to not...

Demand for discovery is the method to obtain the state's evidence they will use against the defendant.

Should we fire our lawyer if we are being billed for hospital bills just to get a small refund back

I suggest you make an appointment to discuss these issues with your attorney. Don't seek advise for your specific case on this forum.

Can the other parties auto insurance deny to fix my car after their client rear ended me? Police report says I am not liable.

Typical for insurance companies to conduct their own investigation. If you can afford it, you can rent a car comparable to what you had and seek...

Can you get deported for possession of cocaine

Yes, you can. I highly recommend you contact an immigration attorney to discuss this issue.

I am not licensed in Georgia but have experienced this myself. Hire a local attorney that handles these in Georgia all the time. it will be worth...

It depends on the restrictions of your pretrial release. If the restrictions say you cannot leave the county you reside in, then you can ask the...

Any suggestions on settlment amount?

You haven't given me enough info to say. How much were your total bills? How much is still outstanding? Are you planning to have additional...

Should we retain a lawyer? At fault, have insurance but no license

I recommend you hire a lawyer for this, especially if he is in the process of naturalization.