I need help finding a decent lawyer any advise. Facing a felony charge

Avvo is a great resource. Find a few you like and call them up. Don't be afraid to take your time; this is an extremely important decision.

It depends on the specific terms of your sentence, but in every sentence I've ever seen, payment of costs and fees are included as a term of your...

What can I do as a 14 year old to live with someone else?

Unfortunately, children have little control when the Department of Child Services is involved. If you have been adjudicated a "Child in Need of...

How do I start paying my child support and get visitation from my baby's mother

You'll need to meet with a lawyer in order to open a paternity case in court. That will allow you to formally establish paternity, set up child...

If I am out on bond n got a new charge w a warrant and I am trying to get into treatment Will I be arrested at rehab?

First off, you should be very proud of yourself for having the strength to admit you have an addiction and for seeking help. That said, whether...

Withheld Prosecution under diversion agreement?

You should consult with an immigration attorney to be sure about the effect of your case on your immigration status, but for criminal law purposes...

As others have pointed out, typically you must wait 5 years from the date of your conviction. However, you can file earlier if you get the...

When an arrest is expunged, it is wiped clean from *public* records. That means any employer, organization, or person conducting a background check...

First, you should seek representation from a criminal defense attorney. While the members of the Avvo community can offer general knowledge an...

I'm very sorry you're going through this. Working with Child Protective Services and the Department of Child Services can be very stressful. The...