Can I request that pet deposit/fee be paid back from an apt I've moved out of, after I've filed the small claim for replevin?

You give no basis for your request for the pet deposit back. Did you pay it? Is the lease up? Did the other person receive it?

I just buy a car and found out the engine got problems and is been wrecked what are my right to get my money back

Caveat emptor. Unless there was an express warranty, you would not have a legal way to get your money back.

Trying to do a possible jury trial for defamation of character/slander/libel in Scott County, Iowa. Need help....

I agree with all that has been said. I would also add that the chances of an attorney taking on a pro bono defamation suit are *very* low. That...

The C.S. Recovery Unit is coming after me. I have joint physical custody and a $0 support payment ordered. Can they do this?

What basis do you have that the "C.S. Recovery Unit" is "coming after" you? He told you? They filed an administrative action against you? As...

The presiding judge retired before a Motion to Reconsider was filed. Can that be considered a recusal?

No. This would not be grounds for a retrial.

What is the chance a small town police dep't would file a motion to quash att'y issued subpoenas regarding a deceased person?

The discovery rules govern. Your question is very convoluted and doesn't make any sense. Why would a police department file a motion to...

I have an employee that quit she hasnt turned logs in for three an half months can i hold her check till she does ?

Nope, you can't. Read the code for yourself at Iowa Code Chapter 91A.

How do I get a copy of an officers dash cam footage.

You may not be entitled to the dash cam footage if it's only a simple misdemeanor. You can certainly ask for it, though.

Is this a contempt of court issue or do we need to request mediation?

Family law is by nature fact intensive, and no attorney can give you legal advice without a full apprisal of the factual situation. Second, your...

Yes, but not under a domestic abuse theory. Criminal restraining orders can be issued for criminal harassment. Civil restraining orders can...