Can a court clerk substitute out in pro per documents with documents provided by an attorney?

Some clerks get confused and believe that the attorney of record in the Superior Court must file the notice of appeal. That is not true. But the...

I have a hearing for a civil case in California. I live in Massachusetts. Can I appear by Cout Call, or Telegraphic call?

These sorts of hearings are rare. Call the court and ask if you can appear by court call. Since it isn't an evidentiary hearing, the court may...

Bankruptcy question

Bankruptcy results in an automatic stay. So, yes, the bankruptcy will put the trial off. Your bankruptcy attorney must file a notice of stay in...

Is there a waiver? Yes, but probably not the way you are thinking there might be. The DSM Manual could be used by an expert without having...

What steps should I take and is it worth it?

I'm not sure what you mean by veiled threats against your mother. If the threats were serious, a call to the police is appropriate. But if...

Is a defendant allowed to be present at a 4th District Court of Appeal proceeding for her appeallate lawer's Oral Argument?

There are no court rules against clients being present. But if your sister was incarcerated, she might not have been entitled to be there. The...

What should I do now that I have made my bad situation even worse? After losing complete faith in my lawyer I decided to ...

I agree with Attorney Chen. The attorney can withdraw, but you may be able to salvage the relationship. You definitely do not want to go to trial...

How to handle the defendant attorney who behaves in an unethical way and harasses me to spoil my career?

Generally, you cannot sue someone for acts taken, or words spoken, during litigation--there is a litigation privilege to assure that all parties...

Can a new demurrer be taken on coa's overuled in a previous demurrer? California Superior Court, Unlimited.

Technically, yes, they can file a demurrer to your amended complaint, even on things the judge previously overruled. Are they going to win this...

When can I ask for a "stay" of a case where an interlocutory appeal in the same case is pending?

You can make a motion in the trial court and ask for a stay. If the trial court does not grant that motion, you can file a writ of supersedeas in...