Question re discovery

yes he sure does. defendant can too

They don't want to keep my security deposit and let me add the remaining amount while i'm going back to another country

Agree with Mr. Chen, as always. The best thing for you to do is call an attorney to write you a strong letter. My office charges about $250 for...

Can a security deposit be used towards rent? Especially if as a landlord I did not sign the lease before having tenants sign?

You need to have an attorney review your lease. My firm does this type of review and would answer questions on an hourly rate but other firms do it...

Call the police and request the dog back.

Is there a law prohibiting non parents from posting photos of your child online without your consent?

You can hire someone to file a restraining order. My firm charges between 1-2gs for such an order but they can be very price.

What steps do I take to handle a Failure to Appear for a traffic ticket that is 4 years old and has been sent to collections?

I handled this situation today--but not for 4 years. If it were less time you could appear on the failure to appear but it has been reduced to a...

Help . I got 3 day notice to pay or quit on june 8th than on july 16th i got unlawful detainer is this legal?

If you didn't pay your rent why wouldn't it be legal?

Is it legal for lawyer to hold my file and personal documents?

No it is not legal so long as you aren't making it difficult.

On the CIV-100 FORM when the tenant does not answer on time the Summons, is this a request for a clerk or court judgment?

if you aren't in front of a Court when the default is entered--you are looking for a clerk's judgment.

If I file a CIV-100 and the defendant defaults, and it is for failure to pay rent? Is it required I fill out the form

That isn't the form you need to use to get a writ of possession.