In Los Angeles County, if your child received a citation, it is either to appear at a Juvenile Court, or for less serious offenses, such as driving...

Do I need a criminal lawyer

If you have a court hearing for a petty theft case, you need a lawyer. Theft charges on your record can interfere with employment, military service...

A doctor I've *never* seen before charged me $100 for missing what would've been my first appointment.

Doctors are entitled to charge for their time. Obviously, if you made the appointment, the time was reserved for you. By not coming to your...

Is there a limit to what a lawyer can charge you for services

Lawyers are generally required to explain their fees in a written agreement prior to performing most legal services. There is no "maximum" fee...

I paid a lawyer to represent me and she didnt show up to court how do i get my money back

The Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee has fee dispute information on their web site:...

Sexual misconduct at work.

It is not appropriate to discuss private sexual matters at any work place, but from the sound of your question, you probably need a marriage...

Problems with attorney

The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board web site has information about attorney fee disputes. Fee disagreements are referred to the local bar...

Do i still have to pay the lawyer? and whats the best way to assure that i have retracted from further services?

The attorney is entitled to recover in "quantum meruit" for her services. Ask her for a statement of all services performed up to the point of...

If you were turned in at school for taking pills, and cops searched you and found cigarettes, can you be arrested?

Zero tolerance laws prohibit children from possessing any medications at a public school, even medicines prescribed to the child. When police are...

Need advice

You should request a public defender when you get to court, unless your family can afford to hire an experienced local criminal defense lawyer who...