What steps would my brother need to take in order to sort all of this out?

I agree with the earlier answers and would add that he would be well advised to go to someone who does a lot of adoptions. I find those...

What is the severity of this charge? What could my husband be charged with? Can an attorney get him out of this?

It really, really matters what he was stopped for in the first place and whether he was suspended or revoked. There are so many imponderables here...

In Illinois may an attorney place a charging lien on personal property ?

The previous two answers are correct and complete. There is one exception: Illinois is a minority state in that we still allow a "retaining lien"...

What does it mean to "legislate from the bench?"

It is usually used a pejorative after a Judge interprets language in a way that the speaker finds offensive. The strict constructionist says the...

Can we fire our attorney, get a new attorney and file for new mediation?

Yielding to CO counsel on all issues of State Law, I will only address the issue of "subsequent mediation." The other side, of course, will have...

Receiving message "Disabled Heating Voltage enter code (21942)??

Best guess is a fuse failure in your vehicle. Go to your vendor's website and look in the FAQ section. Also email the vendor to memorialize...

What can I do to alleviate the situation? Would talking to the prosecutor or district attorney help? or going to counseling?

The decisional authority is with the state. I suggest you go to a Domestic Violence shelter and ask to be referred to counseling. They will give...

How complicated is this process, time frame, done against police dept./or city, settled out of court without our involvement?

I agree with Mr. O'Neill and would add the suggestion that look for a lawyer who appears regularly in Federal Court and whom you have never seen in...

Am I covered by ADA? Can I work another job while on fmla due to employer discrimination

All these other answers have value. If it were me, I think I'd drop in an OSHA complaint. You've got nothing to lose and you need someone to...

Will this latest development potentially be attractive to attorneys as I continue to seek legal representation?

Assuming you are in the Central District of Illinois, Peoria Division, there is a provision for you to request appointed counsel, depending upon...

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