Do I family lawyer?

You absolutely need to retain counsel. Shop around- most family law attorneys will offer a consultation to go over your options. Use your county...

Next steps for MANDATORY APPEARANCE bail notice in San Mateo County traffic court, I live out of state, new hearing 9/22.

It sounds as if you have been cited for driving over 100 mph from CHP. This is a fairly serious infraction- it carries two points on your driving...

As other indicates, self-injury is not a basis for the District Attorney filing a felony DUI charge. Unless you have multiple priors, you are...

DUI in Alameda county

As others mentioned, you need to complete all terms of probation. It is typical, including in Alameda County, for completion of a first offender...

Need to file 851.8 in Marin County. Are there any local attorneys who have a lot of experience doing these here?

An 851.8 petition is a fairly involved legal process, that will often time require an evidentiary hearing. As a result, you definitely need to...

First DUI, moving out of state, what to expect?

You need to speak with an experienced local attorney to address these issues. They will be able to walk you through the minimum and maximum...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer if I received a letter from chief probation officer?

Yes. As the other posters have indicated, whenever there is a potential violation of probation, it may trigger custody time. Consult with local...

Do I need a criminal or civil lawyer

Report this to the police immediately. Once that has resolved, you may consider hiring a personal injury attorney in your area. I generally...

Will a mall security ticket/ civil demand show up on my criminal record?

As the other attorneys indicate, you caught a very lucky break. It is not uncommon for police to book and refer matters even when the dollar...

Although you have some good ground to address the driving without a license charge, you may want to consult with a Bay Area attorney to assist you...