Are criminal legal fees paid in full refundable under certain circumstances if stated as non refundable in the agreement?

As already answered, contracts will be interpreted to mean what they say. The contract says non-refundable, you agreed to it; the fee is...

Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice?

Realistically, if what you describe is the only issue, then a malpractice suit is not economical. Setting aside the issue of whether your attorney...

Can I sue Transunion for a FRCA violation?

A few gaps in the story would have to be filled in regarding the situation to really say if you have a case. The thing is, a tax lien is a public...

How is the best way to word an offer of reducing a child support debt?

Why not have your EX hire a professional. After all, it is he who benefits from having the child support arrears reduced and forgiven. All you have...

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy counseling ?

Many of the agencies that do the course can now file the certificate directly with the court. However, as a general matter, it would be the...

How do you sue? You hire an attorney who analyzes the facts, researches the law, and then files a complaint in the proper court assuming there is a...

Can a lawyer make someone sign legal documents while that person is under the influence of benzodiazepines?

There is no scenario here (unless the attorney gave the person the lorazepam) where the attorney gets disbarred or even disciplined.

"You have no defense based on law or (facts)?

There is nothing magical (or relatively common) about any phrase a lawyer might utter. Go consult with a different attorney.

Is my lawyer doing a good job?

I am updating the practice area designation to criminal defense, AVVO categorized it as an ethics question. Off the cuff, if the police turned...

What does YOUR attorney think? Seems like an odd and rather specific question to bring to this forum. In any event, short answer yes, but with a...