Even if my previous lawyer and I disagree on expected payment (invoice request), can the lawyer hold all my records hostage?

Illinois is a minority state and DOES allow an attorney to assert a retaining lien. There is a statutory recipe for it. It has to be done...

What happens after he pleads guilty

Very unusual to plead guilty at prelim. Be suspicious of your source. Meantime make sure your child has a highly trained sexual assault counselor...

So my question is, do I pay it? Since I'm on the force list will it show and be on my record? Will it be on my record at all?

I taught and counseled urban police for 30 years. If you are having a "midlife crisis" at 25, you do not want to be an urban police officer. If...

Does the above constitute criminal or civil trespass & what are my options in either case? Could it also be termed harassment?

No, it's not criminal trespass. If you want the brother off of your homestead, send him a trespass notice, copy to the PD. Unless he has taken...

Should I be entitled to monetary settlement

Clerk has three kinds of immunity in response to a negligence claim. You'll get nowhere suing. Go talk to the SA civilly and politely. When I...

Can I get blamed for something since my phone was found?

Your story is terminally lame. Get a lawyer now and talk to no one else about this. Your jeopardy could be great and your ability to handle this...

Secretary of state- multiple duis- 15 years since last dui-im in full recovery-how honesty should I be about any relapses?

Get your lawyer in place before you go to get your update. Having a lawyer at the document assembly stage can be a huge help. By and large, your...

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Received two speeding tickets in two different Illinois counties (8 months apart)

You're it eligible for the mail-in option. You are legally eligible for supervision. Best option would be to hire a Lake county lawyer but a poor...

Can it be considered defamation if a supervisor lies to HR about an employee and those lies contribute to his termination?

Unless you worked for a governmental entity or had a CBA, the law has no remedy for creepy bosses or internal lying within a company. Sounds like...

What should I do

My colleagues have given you excellent advice but I fear it may be too late. You seem pretty chatty about this whole exercise. When the police...