It would probabaly only be illegal if there was some fraud or misrepresentation involved.

Unpaid Utility Account

You may be able to take them to Small Claims Court.

Wage Reduction

Unfortunately, in most states, they can do it to you. The employment is considered "at-will" in most states unless you have a contract.

Medical leave from work with pay

Google the "Family Medical Leave Act" and see if it helps you in some way.

Should I keep pursuing legal malpractice?

It is really hard to know without seeing all of the lawyer's file to know if something was wrong with the representation. It would probably take a...

Buying a house from a relative

There are some tax exemptions for family transfers of property. I would meet with a lawyer to make sure you can make the most of your situation.

DUI

No, unfortunately the statute of limitations does not run, but if they reasonably could have found you and knew where you were and failed to charge...

Abuse/ discrimination

California has a law that allows you to sue for domestic violence.

Overtime pay

Only if the employee is hourly employee, as opposed to an "exempt" employee.

Employment

This does not by itself seem to violate any laws. But, if it is targeting employees based on a protected class or activity, there may be some...