I live in LA but have been charged w/ assault w/ a deadly weapon in Santa Barbara County. Should I hire an attorney in LA or SB?

It is important to be able to talk with your attorney and to review documents together. It is also importnt to have an attorney who is at least...

You really need a family laew attorney. Also not sure what was denir=ed. Orders that you are seeking usually come in two parts. One is a temporary...

Can I use my cell phone to record the things my ex says to me when we are exchanging the kids? He is abusive & I am afraid.

I suggest that you read penal code section 633.5. However, your description of events does not seem to fall within the permissive area for a...

Disclosure of a grant of reief under penal code section 1203.4 is the real question as there is no real expungement [erasure ] of the record in...

Why is a court appointed lawyer lying to my friend?

PD may be right. Different times, different players [judge, DA]. Friend a\cn always see another attorney for a consultation. Friend cn ask her PD...

My son was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, property damage.

Have changed practice area to criminal defense in hopes you get better answers. However, prior recommendation to hire counsel is what I would also...

Attempted Murder

Possible time? If the other attorneys who have responded cannot offer a guess, neither can I. One of the main problems is an inability from your...

If a protective order is issued due to assault and battery, and the assault and battery are dropped is the protect order valid?

I agree wth Mr. Regan. You have not provided sufficient information to answer the question. I assume this was a criminal assault case but am not...

What are my rights as a mother experiencing domestic violence?

You should see if the court in SF has a family law facilitator. You might also want to see a women's shelter in SF. The shelter might be able to...

My friends got caught for petty theft and they have court next month ? they want to know what will happen to them in court ? ?

There is no way to intelligently answer this question. There is no information about your friends. They need counsel.