Seeking an attorney in san fernando valley who specializes in small-claims appeals. i'm the plaintiff.

The reason you probably won't find (and do not need) an appellate lawyer who specializes in small claims appeals is that the proceeding is not, in...

Ms. McCall's thoughtful response is on point. I would only add one more important factor: most interlocutory (pre-judgment) orders are not...

Rules for deviating from guideline support....and possible appeal

A motion for reconsideration might be the most cost and time effective remedy, but I too have doubts about whether it will succeed (or whether you...

As my colleagues correctly state, you cannot file a writ petition in the same level court from which you are seeing relief. Further, it you have...

I did not get award for damage in a small claim court by a bad and biased judge! Can I file it in a regular civil court?

You might be able to file another suit if your have new or different claims based on different facts. Non one can answer that question for you...

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Is it possible to replace a difficult judge

I understand your frustation, but please understand that the average L.A Superior Court judge has several thousand cases on their docket,and that...

How many days do I have to file a notice of appeal after entry of judgment?

The general rule is 60 days from notice of entry, assuming you are in unlimited jurisdiction. There are about a dozen exception, many of which...

Can judgement creditor file lien on primary residence of plaintiff while the case is in appeal

As a general rule, a "pure cost and fee award" is automatically stayed by the filing of a notice of appeal, and if this rule applies, the lien...

At the TRO hearing where both parties were present pro per the judge was the one asking the witness questions. Is this normal?

Actually it is not weird; what you describe is a trial proceeding that is very routine, and that every trial attorney has experienced. Judges have...

If my case has been dismissed at summary judgment, do I file a writ or take it to court of appeal?

You cannot take a writ because this appears to be as a final judgment (once the judgment/order of dismissal is issued). The great thing about an...