Can a convicted felon of a federal crime that is non violent become a licensed attorney?

Biggest barrier will be getting into a law school. Here is the best way NEVER to become a lawyer: just omit your convictions when you apply for...

What would be the reason my husbands court appointed attorney hasn't worked on his case any at all in 5 months

The difference between a lawyer and a general dentist is that the lawyer does not require the presence of the client to work on the client's care. ...

Confused on how a governor can grant clemency to a murder but driving on a 3 hole golf course doesn't and was done at age 18

Clemency is a power Left over from the crown. It is discretionary and unreviewable. Frustration is understandable but precedent plays no...

I AM ON DISABILITY BECAUSE OF METAL PLATES IN BOTH OF MY FEET.WILL SWAP ACCOMADATE ME BECAUSE I HAVE BAD CASE OF CHARCOAT FEET

Unlike normal employment, your sheriff does not have to accommodate your disability. If your performance is unsatisfactory, you would default to...

Curious if I can have a court case expunged or sealed and what what something like that cost?

I do not agree you should represent yourself. One chance in a lifetime to do this right and the ISP has become much touchiest about this stuff. ...

When is the media a helpful tool to use in a discrimination case against a large company?

This is what I do. Every day. Do not try your case in the press unless your lawyer so advises. If you don't have a lawyer, get one. Finally,...

Can file a motion to sanction my own attorney if i have evidence that he is doing illegal things against my interest?

Judges will not hear a "case within a case." While your case is going on. It is not in your interest to fight a two front war anyhow. Any effort...

At the professional level it would depend if the client's slip were "down by contact" or if he just slipped. If the coach isn't happy with the...

Can I be billed twice

What does your engagement agreement say? Did the two do different work? Have you talked to your attorney about your concerns? What is the...

My divorce attrny employs as co-counsel, the daughter-in-law of husband's attrny. Is this conflict of interest?

Leaving matters of state law to VA lawyers, the general rule is that an in-law situation is not a per se conflict. If there's an economic tie,...