If the attorney shared confidential client information, then, depending on the facts and circumstances, he may have violated an ethical rule in...

If there is a breakdown in the attorney/client relationship, you can request a Marsden Motion at your next court date prior to sentencing. The...

I'm 21 and my girlfriend is 16(she lives in West Hollywood) are we allow to date even tho she's a minor?

Save yourself from any potential headache in the future. Find someone over the age of 18 to date.

Is a client allowed to see the communication their lawyer is having with the lawyers on the other side of the case.

Attorneys are not required to show their clients all communications in their case. Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney is...

Would I still be able to become an attorney in the state of California?

This is not an easy question to answer as the facts of your case would be very relevant to any moral character determination, especially when they...

Does an attorney of record need to be registered with CA Bar Assoc?

I agree with the other answers here but if you cannot find proof that your attorney is licensed to practiced law in California, you can file a...

A lawyer cannot abandon his client at will because the retainer is used up. The lawyer has the obligation to represent the client unless the court...

What is in place to protect the public from a lawyers misconduct in California?

The purpose of the State Bar of California, according to them, is the protection of the public. If you have a legitimate claim against your...

How many times can my public defender miss my court days or neglect returning my calls

As a former public defender, I can assure you that it is highly unlikely and improbable that your public defender missed your court dates. Any...

Unhappy with lawyer unproffesional grabbed my folder from desk / docs after I paid w/ my visa $4,000 retainer for uncontested

The California rules are clear. You are free to terminate your relationship with your attorney at any time. Upon termination, the attorney is...