How to pick a good lawyer

Avvo is a good place to start. Many of us offer a free consultation. Look at the bios of a few attorneys and make some calls/set up a meeting.

I appear regularly at Harbor Court and I can tell you that you should use an attorney to help clear the warrant.

Speak to an attorney before you meet with the detective. Depending on the facts, you may not want to meet with him at all.

How to ask for advisory counsel with my Pro Se motion? (CA)

This is the latest in a series of questions you have asked here on Avvo for your friend. Mr. Marshall is correct--now that he has made the...

I was charged with battery and trespassing and this is my first offense. I was wondering if you think I will get jail time?

Really tough to say without more information, such as which courthouse, the particular district attorney in that courtroom, the judge, the facts of...

What is going to happen next? What are my consequences? How much is this going to cost me roughly? How long is probation?

I suggest you contact some attorneys and discuss the specifics of your case. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation.

Propria Persona Inmate. How to approach judge to obtain more privileges? How to get a legal runner?

I believe you posted yesterday as well. You should talk to your friend about the wisdom of trying to represent himself. The questions you are...

Police didn't show search warrant till 3 hours later just before putting us in cars to go to jail. Can case get dismissed?

Not likely--the police are not required to show you the warrant

Am I allowed to fly within the state of California while on misdemeanor probation?

Based on the facts that you have provided, you should be fine.

What can be done, if at the Marsden Hearing, the Judge denied a new Public Defender, or State Appointed Atty?

My colleagues are correct. You'll need to wait until the case is over and then file an appeal on the issue.