Can anyone advise the best way to respond or recommend a suitable lawyer in the area ?

I assume you've Googled that attorney's name to see the type of lawsuits they've been involved in previously. You want a real estate or landlord...

What type of laywer?

I'm inputting an answer because that's required before I can reclassify your question. It was not in any specific practice area. I've put it...

Can she legally do this? Since we are 50/50 on the business? Can I make a police report?

You could file a "counter report" (meaning you go to the station and ask to make a report so you document things), but I wouldn't expect them to go...

What will be the range of sentencing options for the judge?

The specific code section and true findings of any special allegations matter.

Any OC attorney offer a flexible payment plan instead of steep retainer upfront?

Many attorneys do offer payment options, but the terms of Avvo's website prohibit an attorney from soliciting here or quoting prices. You'll...

Can i, is it, why, what, how

This is a duplicate question. Please see my answer to your other identical posting.

The police were already called, you were arrested and you will be facing petty theft or shoplifting (or similar) charges in court. Yes, diversion...

If there is a warrant for you, that means they have in fact filed charges against you. Even if they don't extradite, the warrant won't expire and...

Where are you getting this $500 amount from? If you were released on a citation (ticket) by the police, then you do not have to post any bail as...

Caught shoplifting by lost prevention

Duplicate question. Please see my answer to your other posting.