Is it legal for my attorney to charge me to hire a bankruptcy Lawyer?

With respect, you may wish to ponder what would become of your claim has your lawyer not taken this step on your behalf as a way to try her best to...

The Clerk of the Court wouldn't put me on the docket to see the Judge.

Mr. Rosmarin is absolutely correct. And like him I have asked, perhaps even groveled a bit at times, but insisted? Having grown up around judges...

What are the possible outcomes for not paying court costs and community service fee

You can trash your probation for one, and that is enough reason to find a way to meet your new deadline.

Should I fire lawyer

And these actions harmed you in what manner? If for example there was something you wanted pressed in a hearing that counsel's experience and...

Can I file a motion to disqualify an attorney because she is my cousin and was allowed to listen to private talk?

Confer with your counsel as to whether or not she might truly be a witness to certain critical matters. If that is real, that is one thing. If it...

Is it inappropriate to write to a Judge requesting they preside at your hearing?

Yes, your action was inappropriate. Rather than deciding on your own how to handle the matter, engage the services of counsel with experience...

Is the jurisdictional paragraph in a petition mandatory? If so, is a MTD for its absence proper?

If the petition is not clearly defective, alleging it is to buy more time may be rather transparent to the court. You might well be better off to...

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Any suggestions on good reading sources on how to write an effective brief/ analysis for an appeal?

I have enjoyed some classes, CLE units and lectures over the years. Keep it simple. Know the difference in, and when stating a fact and stating...

Can I sue Mcdonalds for a manager putting me in harms way?

You do realize you were a victim of a crime, correct? At minimum there was an attempted on your life, unless it was faked material. As such, why...

What happens if I'm in the process of filing for bankruptcy and I get papers from creditor to be in court for a debt I owe?

Ask your counsel for specific advice. In general terms, if you have a court date in some case and the bankruptcy is not yet filed, that you are...