Can a summary judgment take money from your paycheck?

If summary judgment was granted against you, and resulted in a money judgment, then yes, the plaintiff can take money from your paycheck. Most...

The best way to obtain an explanation of the short-hand clerk's use on the online docket is to call the clerk's office. Ask them what they mean,...

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I had a GROSS reduction in my child support. The judge disregarded the info provided & dismissed my disability. Can I appeal?

Yes, you "can" appeal, but the question is "should you appeal?" Decisions about support are discretionary, and the court of appeal will presume...

Can I negotiate a reversal of default judgement with the creditor or do I have to file and appeal?

The creditor cannot garnish your separate accounts if you are not a judgment debtor. The creditor can only get to her separate accounts and joint...

Info needed for suppression of evidence and to argue constitutionality of city ordinance

As the other attorney indicated, we cannot give you a crash course on procedure. We certainly cannot give you a crash course on the rules of...

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Is a Chiropractor a Doctor?

A chiropractor is a doctor of chiropractic. A chiropractor is not a medical doctor. If the judge was acting as a finder of fact, and the judge...

Is there such a thing as defense misconduct or malpractice by one's own lawyer that can create grounds for an appeal?

Your criminal appellate lawyer is the best person with whom to discuss this issue. It is that lawyer who knows the facts of your case and what...

The rules governing supersedeas require that the respondent file an opposition. You cannot read anything into the fact that the court asked for a...

At a "statement under oath" do I have the right to request that the person requesting it NOT be present ?

You do have to cooperate with the investigation. You do not have to be mistreated or bullied. You should contact a lawyer in the Sacramento area...

You may be entitled to a public defender. Contact the office of the public defender immediately.