Why does the county keep trying to find anything to get me in trouble? Ive made mistakes but ive changed and im tired of it

Either hire an attorney or consider moving to a different city.

Unfair judge....what can be done

Court is a complicated place and judges take the rules seriously. You should hire a lawyer or, if you are indigent, contact legal aid and try to...

Should I hire an attorney for an affordable home modification? Also can attorney be from out of state?

There are a lot of scammers, so be careful. Make sure the attorney is actually licensed here. I have linked to a website where you can look up an...

I want to know if criminal charges can be brought against someone for defaming someone who is deceased?

Though I have not researched the issue, I don't believe there is a cause of action for defaming a dead person. Generally, defamation suits are very...

How do i get my retainer fee back?

Request an accounting from the firm to see if you have any retainer left. Try to work it out with them, if that doesn't work you can sue in small...

June and July rent checks bounced. Renter moved. What can I do. I have his forwarding address, employer and phone number.

I'd add to Ms. Goldstein's answer in that you absolutely need to speak to a Chicago landlord-tenant attorney before taking any action. Chicago has...

Does a retainer need to be paid 100% to have someone in court?

If your attorney withdrew recently most courts will give you 21 days to find a new one. However, the court has a lot of discretion. Your fee...

Is service by regular mail sufficient or does the service by mail mean that a certified letter needs to be accepted and signed?

In Illinois state court service of summons by regular mail is generally ineffective. Service by certified mail is only permissible in small claims...

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My landlord can't find my July money order even though I have a receipt showing that I paid them. Am I liable for this?

It's probably best to give it a shot - if only to avoid getting on bad terms with your landlord. The grocery store probably keeps a copy of the...

Do I have to legally remove a posted picture from the internet specifically facebook?

You probably don't have to remove the picture, but you should weigh your friend's wishes against the marginal utility of having a photo on...