A non resident person is coming into town who owes me money from a judgment from out-of-state. I will be seeing him in person.

You can file here a sister state judgement and serve home while here. See, http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/ej105.pdf You can also file a...

How is the judicial climate for Fraud on the Court these days?

You certainly have a right to report a suspected crime. But, here, the authorities are likely to determine the issue has already been decided.

If you're representing yourself in a case, can the opposing party's attorney call you and give you legal advice?

The opposing attorney can speak directly to an u represented party. In fact, the courts encourage the two sides to communicate, exchange ideas on...

Child Custody case gone wrong. Where do we begin to fight the decision? We need help!

Start with consulting a qualified Family Law Attorney in your area. You can search using the Avvo search feature.

Talk to the Court clerk and get the case on calendar before a judicial officer. Explain what happened and request reduction of fine and waiver of...

I have a personal injury lawsuit going on right now. I am Pro Se in this lawsuit looking for an attorney.

Publicity done pro Se has many pitfalls.

Can I sue my apartment complex for the trauma the maintenance man force upon me with his lying, threating and hostile action?

If you can prove this occurred, you very well may have a case. Advice to the contrary is wrong.

My new employer was sent a letter telling him to let me go, due to non compete agreement i signed in California.

California looks for negatively on non-compete clauses and it may be unenforceable. You may be able to sue your former employer, and you may be...

Can I speak to a judge in private

One side may not, generally, speak privately with the Judge. None of the parties can present their evidence to a Judge unless it is for trial or...

An Orange county plaintiffs attorney has posted my name on his web site in Santa Ana,

If he has posted you as a happy client or used your name in some way for marketing, then you should write to him (Fax is best) to request it be...