You say your 388 was "approved." If your 388 was granted by the court, they generally would not schedule it for a court hearing. The court would...

Can a lawyer conduct settlement negotiations, forward the signed settlement and then claim that they had no authority?

Did the settlement agreement get filed with the appropriate court? There are a few facts you do not provide in your posting and as a result a...

How do i fight to get updates or pictures of my son?

Generally, when parental rights are terminated in a juvenile dependency case, a parent would not be entitlted to any contact with the child...

You use the term "illegal" in your posting. However, the issue is whether this constitutes child abuse or child neglect or endangerment to the...

If I am not happy with my lawyer can I end our contract?

You can fire your lawyer at anytime if you hired him or her. However, if this is court appointed counsel, you will need the court to grant your...

Should I wait to go to Family court until my daughter turns 12 on Oct 30, 2012? he has dirty drug test and many no shows.

You should file a motion as soon as you believe its necessary for the safety of your daughter.

I was arrested on PC 243 e 1. Trial date was set two months later.

You should consult with your own attorney. It appears that you may need to modify the custody arrangements again.

I am the alleged victim of a statutory rape case from 2000, is there any way to get the charges dropped?

The victim does not have the power to alter charges which a court has found to be true. It is highly unlikely that there is anything you can do to...

I had a surgical sponge removed my nose that had been in there for six years, should I talk to a attorney

The answer is yes. However, there is a statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases and this could be a factor in your case.

Do you know someone that will work Pro Bono as a consultant on a civil appeal?

Unfortunately, I doubt you will find an attorney willing to help under these circumstances. Attorneys would not want to serve as a "consultant"...

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