Lawyer refuses to file appeal in case

Contact the Colorado Innocence Project and see if they'll take the case. If they can't help because they have too many cases, see if they'll refer...

Just found out my attorney has been disbarred...HELP

Call the state bar and ask them the date that the lawyer was disbarred. See what other information they will provide.

Can a lawyer adopt a line of conduct in conflict with his client's instructions

I agree with the advice re the first question. As to the second question, it depends on what the conduct is. A lawyer has an obligation to...

Is it possible to communicate with a district court as a friend of the court in an issue that continues to be...

There is nothing to prevent you from reporting your concerns to the appropriate authority, but without knowing more, it does not strike me that the...

What should I do? Don't think this is a coincidense

You raise two potential issues. A lawyer has an obligation to communicate with his clients and to avoid conflicts of interest. As to the first...

How do you prove your trial counsel was not knowlegable in the area at hand (murder trial)

Assuming the defendant has already been convicted and sentenced, the appellate lawyer can raise IAC (ineffective assistance of counsel) on direct...

I agree with Mr. Amer. If the warrant case involves an criminal activity that occurred after you were placed on probation and you haven't already...

Do I need a probation violation lawyer?

You should contact the lawyer who represented you on the public intoxication case and discuss this further. But here are the realities of your...

Are there any pre-emptive actions that one can take against false police complaints?

I would not advise you to write a letter to the police. I think the best way to protect yourself is to document everything - her threat and any...

An assault with deadly weapon is a wobbler - i.e., can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. As a misdemeanor it carries a maximum of 1 yr in...