Do I have a good Small Claims Court case?

I am licensed to practice and practice in CA. Your demand is completely reasonable and the amount so small I can't imagine why the neighbor is...

I taped some phone calls between me and my ex about my daughter and my visitation rights. can i use them in family court

It's illegal in every state that I know of to record another's conversation without their stated permission, preferably on the tape. There's an...

Are non compete agreements binding?

In general non-compete agreements are binding as long as the time and geographical restrictions are reasonable. I do not know what you mean by...

Charged with Family Violence/Assault on my property by someone who is neither my lover, family member or resident of my home

I practice in CA not TX but most criminal procedures have common features. Your first appearance should be your arraignment. You will be informed...

If your record is truly sealed then it won't show up. However in CA where I practice few records are truly sealed. What most people refer to as...

Petty theft and tourist visa

1) You need to hire a lawyer. 2) They won't chase you to Spain over $205 but 3) A failure to appear on a theft charge will prevent you from...

Do I need to talk to an attorney?

Never appear in criminal court as a defendant without a lawyer. What happened sounds like embezzlement but even if it is simple theft you need a...

Can a lawyer file a lien on your interest in divorce pension and how do you discharge or fire a lawyer

You really need to consult a MI lawyer about whether this is permitted in your state. In general any time a lawyer claims an interest in client...

Criminal law question

Yes, with a properly executed arrest warrant. In CA (I can't speak for FL) where the police want to make an arrest in home but the DA is moving...

While non-metal objects would not be prohibited by a statute that bans metal objects, you can bet that there is something in the Penal Code banning...