I am thinking about taking the LSAT, in prep for enrollment in Law School. However, I have 2 DUI's (I've since sobered up)

I can answer for California only, where I served on the Committee of Bar Examiners for 4 years, including the subcommittee on moral character. ...

Your former attorney is correct. Your file is your personal property. Although your former attorney is required to return the file to you, s/he...

Your daughter was convicted of a theft-related offense. In the licensing world, this crime is always substantially related to the license for...

What's the difference when reporting inappropriate actions of your attorney between ethics committee & or state bar association?

The State Bar regulates attorney conduct. Complaints concerning attorney conduct should properly be addressed to the Bar. According to the Bar...

The California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-100 generally prohibits such disclosure with one pertinent exception. Subdivision (B) permits...

I agree with the above advice with one exception. If you are representing yourself in the legal matter, pro per, opposing counsel should reply to...

Your records belong to you. California Rules of Prof. Conduct 3-700 (D) requires attorneys to "promptly release to the client ... all the client...

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Can I ask for a refund of attorney's fees

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Is it possible for my attorney to withdraw my case, after I pay him for his representation?

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