Please find a companion your same age or at least over 20. 16 is the age of consent but you are too old for her and she needs to mature and grow...

I got caught shoplifting along with possession of marijuana.

You will either ask for the appointment of an attorney to help you or you will hire an attorney to represent you, FOR SURE. Don't try and do this...

Should/can I get a public defender before my court date for an MIC to talk about what I can do/how things will go?

You get an attorney for sure. You will either need to go to your arraignment and apply for an appointed attorney and see if the Judge does it OR...

I missed a court day and i was deported upond (absensia) ? this was in 2009 and i dont have a criminal record just 2 misdeormino

You don't claim to have a criminal record but you do. Misdemeanors are criminal. You may not be a felon but you must talk to an immigation...

I had 1-1/2 glasses of wine over a 3-1/2 hr. period and drove thru a Palm Desert, CA dui checkpoint.

It was would great if I was licensed in CA and WA but I just work here in WA state. You will need to contact an attorney in CA for sure and get...

How do i get a permanent restraining order dropped?

Hire an attorney in the area where your restraining order is from and fight it.

Do 3 DV arrests warrant severing parental rights ...?

There is not a direct connection between DV matters and the ability for the courts to sever parental rights. However, visitation rights and the...

The GAL wants to give her report to the judge ex parte. Is this the usual way to present the report or should lawyer attend.

Never state any information about a possible criminal offense when you are dealing with the court system. No admissions, no explainations nothing....

I am mom who was arrested for 4th degree domestic violence does i get my child custody when i will file the divorce

This is a family law question so please repost this under family law, child custody. Good Luck to you and I hope you are doing better.

I f I have 2 DUI charges how does this affect my Green card status in Washington state

I changed the above practice area to immigation. You need to consult with an immigation attorney about these matters. Good Luck