In Forma Pauperis Petition denied by 9th circuit court of appeals as" frivolous". What are my options?

You do not provide any information about the nature of your claims and that makes it difficult to answer. But from the circumstances you do...

What is the process I have to take if there was perjury of fraud in an Unlawful Detainer?

You may have a claim for wrongful eviction and/or a claim to set aside the judgment for extrinsic fraud. Forget the criminal aspect of this as the...

What forms would I use to file a Petition for a Writ of Administrative Mandate and what court would it be appropriate to file it

There are no forms; this is a complex type of proceeding and you will need professional assistance. I recommend that you contact:...

As my colleagues point out, because the appeal is really a trial de novo, the judge has the discretion to increase, decrease or wipe out the judgment.

With regard to a civil appeal, does one ask for an award for legal fees during the briefing or after judgement?

If you are entitled to attorneys fees based on need - because of a discrepancy in assets - you can ask for them before or after the appeal. There...

Does a superior court judge of family court respond at all or submit any notes to an appeal?

As my colleagues state, the judge will not respond to the appeal with notes or argument. The appeal is won or lost on the pleadings and testimony,...

Can a guardianship case that was lost be appealed

Yes, this can be appealed. But you need to file a Notice of Appeal quickly. Whether you have adequate grounds to win the appeal is something that...

What form needs to be filed as response to an appeal of a small case that I won?

This appeal is a trial de novo, meaning a wholly new trial. You can usually file a trial brief on the day of or before the hearing; you should...

I need an attorney for a libel per we lawsuit.

Twenty eight years of litigation and appellate experience under my belt, with hundreds of cases handled or reviewed. Never once saw one that, in...

Is a criminal appeal even possible?

First, if your friend was eligible for a public defender defense, he is probably eligible for an appointed appellate attorney at no cost to him. ...