If an attorney in LA sues me & I live in Northern California does he have to serve me & sue me here?

This is a gross oversimplification of a complex set of rules, but generally speaking venue is proper either in the county where the defendant...

I was subpoenaed by mail to be a witness in a divorce hearing. I called the lawyer who sent it, have I been legally served?

If the lawyer wants to make you appear, s/he can make you appear. Why not just skip the hassle and show up voluntarily?

I hired a lawyer for a Lemon Law case that I wished to pursue, and now he threatens arbitration for unpaid fees?

The first thing you need to do is review your fee agreement. It sets out the terms of representation and your obligation to pay. Any contingency...

I want to depose someone who was named as a defendant, served, but he never answered, and no default was filed against him.

You assume incorrectly. If the individual has appeared in the action, you must personally serve him with a deposition subpoena.

It's not a fine, it's a "civil assessment." Retailers have companies that try to collect these, but they almost never do anything other than send...

What is a motion to amend?

It means that the defendant wants to change something in a document. It's impossible to provide a more specific answer without more specific...

What type of lawyer can I go to for advice on a small claims case?

It depends on what sort of case it is. A general civil litigator will likely be able to help you, but if it's a construction dispute (for example),...

How long does it take for the police report

In answer to your first question, it usually takes a week or two for the CHP to prepare a collision report. But sometimes it can take months. It...

Dismissal of Case Problem--Question?

It's too late. A dismissal with prejudice terminates your claims on their merits. The case cannot be re-opened.

In a custudy hearing if you fire your lawyer will that give you a continuince

It might. Most judges will grant a continuance to allow a party to retain new counsel. But if the judge suspects that she's just playing games to...