My colleague is right: the costs you list are typically billed to the client, but your fee agreement should tell you what you're responsible for. ...

Theft by Deception Cases

Hard to say. My colleague is right. Check the law library at the Daley center.

A foreclosure complaint was filed against me using forged documents. That is a criminal offense pursuant to 720 ILCS 5/17-3.

You should do none of the above. Contact a lawyer who specializes in foreclosure defense and be ready to pay a retainer.

Upon hiring an attorney, is their a set time frame that they need to file their appearance?

Depends what you mean by "court." If it is an initial appearance or first case management, etc., the lawyer will probably file his or her...

Is it possible for an individual to deprive another of liberty?

Anything is possible. You'll have to be more specific about your question.

Do I need an attorney

Yes, you should see an attorney.

How can I get my property (cat) back?

Talk to the local sheriff and see if they will enforce the injunction.

What can I do to recover my money ?

You need to talk to an immigration lawyer right away about filing for lawful permanent residence status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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I got in a fender bender this afternoon, police did not get involved.

Sounds like you've already done most of what you can. Maybe see if the gas station had the accident on film. Make sure you report the accident to...

Who can assist a pro per litigant in a divorce case?

If all you are doing is showing him which forms to fill out, you're probably ok. If he needs more than that, your friend should see a lawyer.

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