Judge said "time served" for 2 unpaid tickets, but why did they send him to jail?

There are so many reasons it is impossible to know. Maybe he was charged with another offense and is awaiting bail, violated probation/ parole,...

FTA from a fix it ticket. I didn't know its been 2 years

They will make you pay it. Some judges for old large fines will hold the person if they cannot post the bail amount if they want to fight it.

Is it legal to record inside the appartment i am renting?

Video recording in public or without invading the tenant's privacy is legal in California. Audio recording without consent of all parties in CA is...

What legal action can my employer take on a client who hasn't paid their invoice?

Short of suing nothing. It sounds like you may be an attorney seeking advice. If not then the attorney has committed a significant breach of their...

Who can pick up my daughter from visits?

Unless the court orders say otherwise, anyone can pick up on behalf of the parent.

You could attempt to quash it but there are very few reasons that it will be granted such as privilege or lack of jurisdiction. I would plan on...

What happens if I walk away from my home in California?

The bank cannot pursue you for the deficiency unless it fits an exception. If they forgive it then they can send you the 1099.

What are the.possibilitys of the outcome?

It is not at all clear what you're asking. Declarations of service are presumed true. It is your burden to prove that you were not served. The...

What ,if anything, can i do and where do i begin?

you could get an attorney and attempt to vacate or set aside the restraining order.

Can an attorney be admitted to the Federal Courts and no state court and lawfully represent clients?

An attorney must be admitted to a state, Washington DC, and or one of its territories to practice in a federal court. So technically Washington DC...