How many times does a person get to violate a restraining order till they are arrested and charged?

depends from the restraining order and the situation

Should I get a lawyer or stick with the public defender?

You intuition is correct ..You need a private attorney..Some of us in avvo give payment plans to our clients.

I have a civil harassment trial in the future. What would be the consequences if I didn't show up?

DO NOT IGNORE THE COURT....you do not want to loose that case. I you loose You will part of a CLETS.California Law Enforcement Telecommunications...

Call the hotel and say to them you cancelled and make a record to whom you spoke...as you said that was foolish

Are hearing reports for a workers compensation case decided on prior to the start of the hearing?

Workers compensation hearing is an Administrative hearing. No the cases are not decided prior. You need to present your evidence your objections...

Before California law can be utilized to enforce foreign divorce judgments the foreign court order must first be established as a California order....

Bed bugs in apartment,new owner says I have to pay

A landlord has a duty to provide habitable premises to all tenants. Under California Civil Code 1953, a tenant cannot be required to waive the...

I just want to know if I have a chance

the simple answer you can fight for your grandson's right . The truth of the matter is that you need a strategy to prove the fact that you allow...

Grandmother died, Trust in families name, adopted non-biological child after she died, Trust was created in CA, now live in VA

need more information but ....base to the facts you described you have alot of issues that are connected with greed and fraud. You did a good job...

I got a divorce in 2010. I discovered the ex defrauded me by hiding vehicles and claiming that he sold them for much less.

ex is in breach of his/her fiduciary duty : You can set aside any previous judgment.. If you discover an asset was intentionally concealed after...