How many times are you allowed to change attorneys?

Hiring a lawyer after a pd or regional counsel should not be an issue.

Obstruction of Justice? The State twice amended charges, and conduct of a recent deposition is questionable.

The state is allowed to amend the charges anytime up until the trial. What they did is not considered obstruction of justice. For your sake...

Was arrested for employee theft over $20k. Can I (legally) go back to the store & pay restitution in hopes of them dropping it?

Yes there are many reasons not to do this including getting a new tampering with a witness charge against you. The state will decide if charges...

Worst case senario?

Worst case scenario? 11 years of incarceration based on your two felonies and one misdemeanor. Realistic worst case? Lots of jail time because...

I was denied three different job opportunities do to a withheld adjudication on a no contest plea.

I am sorry to hear that but you need to complete probation successfully then you may be able to seal your cases. That will help hide your charges...

This is a federal law question and needs to be answered as such.

Clear a sealed After Conviction charge or obtain documents to prove that I am no longer under probation or parol

I agree with my colleagues, please repost this question in the New York section.

How likely is it that my friend will be released from jail, and be able to get off community control?

How did your friend violate probation? We need more information to answer your question.

A complaint has been filed against me and I'm being investigated by a sheriff who want me to speak to them what should I do

For your own protection do NOT speak with law enforcement without an attorney present. Speak with a local lawyer to assist you. Good luck,

Yes it may be possible to do so. Have his lawyer request the cases to be put with the same judge. Good luck,