How long between being served & the actual trial?

There is no set time from service of process to trial. It depends on the amount of discovery which takes place, motion practice, and how backed up...

What should I do when a "friend" stopped making payments on a loan and has seemingly disappeared?

I try to encourage the parties in a small-scale contract (relatively speaking) to try and work it out if at all possible. This is especially true...

I filed tax returns for '04,'05, '06, '07 in 08. I owe over 150 K . am I able to file bankruptcy? when?

To add on to what Ms. Bunce stated, there probably will be taxes you cannot discharge according to the time limitation rules outlined above. The...

My lawyer quit my case 2 months before trial...civil court/superior court Los Angeles...any advice

Since you case is set for trial, and things can get complicated very quickly from a procedural standpoint, you will want to either retain another...

Can I find a person I am trying to file a suit against?

You seem to be in a bad spot. Assuming you can find either of the people involved, and depending on the amount of money you transferred, you may...

I need help??? divorce

As previously stated, a summary dissolution may be the best (quickest and least expensive) option for you. There are attorneys in Oceanside who...

Motion to compel

This can be a fairly complex issue. First, you have to ensure the discovery requests were served properly in the first place. If so, there is a...

I was a witness to a crime. i was so traumatized after that i moved and cannot recall the events. i have been subpoenaed.

You need to respond to the subpoena. You can be subject to civil penalties, including monetary sanctions, if you refuse to attend a properly...

Do you need to state that you met and conferred on a motion to strike or demurrer?

While there is no requirement to "meet and confer" before filing a demurrer or a motion to strike, it is generally a good idea. The reason is, a...

Do you need to bring copies when filing a motion to strike and demurrer?

To a degree, this depends on personal preference. Some attorneys prefer to serve only conformed copies (copies which are file stamped by the...

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