What steps do you take to get your money back from your lawyer who died

Look up the president of your local bar association. Usually, local bars will split up the deceased lawyers prepaid work and complete it at little...

I rarely recommend anybody do something this serious without a lawyer, but you could write one barebones letter to ISO with a certified copy of...

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Validity of blood testing for drugs in DUI

Would need context to be sure but I don't see any automatic exclusions here. Sometimes stuff like this makes a good sentence bargaining chip and a...

Should I file a complaint with the Florida bar?

As a general rule, an appeal would be a new undertaking. Usually that would require an office visit, an engagement agreement and the exchange of...

Can criminal attorney continue sentencing due to slow payment of flat fee?

Lawyers do not continue cases. Lawyers may ask the court, in its discretion. To continue cases. Your relative seems to be waffling in between "I...

Is a lawyer obligated to give a client information on his/her case if that client doesn't pay them?

In virtually every jurisdiction, the lawyer has a duty to keep the client reasonably informed during the representation. States differ on how long...

Do I have a case if I was fired unjustly

"Unjustly" does not enter into it. Private employers are under no obligation to extend due process or equal protection to employees. Unless you...

Does anyone know for sure the ethical or lawful appointment of a spouse as magistrate for a judicial district officer (Judge)

The Navajo Code talkers would envy your impermeable writing style. If your are asking if there is a barrier to the spouse of an Article III Judge...

Traffic crash report listed incapacitating injury. DUI. Criminal Defense

It depends a bit on the arresting agency. If it went to the State Crime Lab in Springfield, Expect 8 to 12 weeks. Look closely at your Notice to...

Can you appeal a case two different times?

Clearly, you can ask the same question two different times.