What do I need to do? And how do I go about getting a pro bono lawyer? Am I entitled to a dismissal relating from fast/speedy?

I agree with Mr. Ashlock. Your pro-bono attorney is your public defender. If you do not believe your public defender is acting in your best...

Is helping someone to come to the US with the purpose of filing asylum illegal?

As long as your “friend’s friend” enters legally and is inspected and admitted, your friend should not have any problems. Upon entering the U.S.,...

Is helping a possible asylum applicant a crime or problem in any other way?

From what you wrote, your friend does not appear to have done anything illegal. He should have nothing to worry about.

It will be up t the judge. (S)he could revoke your probation and send you to jail on your original plea or extend probation. The fact that you...

Can I have someone arrested for attacking my girlfriend and I in her car and threatening to kill us both and our family's?

Go to the police and made a report of what happened. If you have the text messages from her ex, make sure the police see them, as well as the...

What does it mean when they cancel your request for additional evidence on N400?

It’s impossible to read the mind of a USCIS officer. As Ms. Eddings stated, it’s possible that the information is not longer needed and the...

Can we find out ahead of release what is expected of our son, age 25?

I agree with Mr. Hedding and would only add that you can always contact your son’s attorney. Although his attorney is under no obligation to give...

Who should we hire, public or private attorney and how much to expect? What are we expecting? What should we do?

The decision as to retain a private attorney or be represented by a public defender is a personal one, which you must make. Like everything else...

Need help stopping private student loan garnishment?

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I'd like to clear up my record for a domestic violence charge which was dismissed in state of California. I now live in Oregon.

You have a couple of options. (1) Call the criminal clerks office at the courthouse where your case was filed and ask how to get a certified copy...