What can one do when the justice of the peace is bought and paid for and evicts anyone the landlord asked to be evicted?

You were evicted, so the judge is corrupt. Is that your assertion? Or is it you were evicted based on a charge that was later dismissed, so...

Is my landlord responsible for a rat infestation that caused damage to the house after we asked him to fix it and he hasn't?

There are several issues in your post--some of them incomplete insofar as facts are concerned. Here is my cut on your situation: 1. Rats--You...

Do I need a lawyer?

Pretty common scenario. The Apt complex is attempting to collect money you owe (owed). Threat to go to collection and threat of court are...

Do I have to appear in court if the suit was not in my name?

Something missing from your post. The Planitiff is a former landlord of yours. Landlord file a suit, however, the documents were not...

Tenant has broken lease with 6 months remaining. Claims copyright infringement of lease as reason.

He's bluffing, has no grounds and could not sustain that argument in court. The tenant is attempting to rattle your cage and scare you off. ...

My husband abandoned me in South Korea, what can I do?

My gut tells me you did not speak with your husband’s Commanding Officer. If you are legally married and legally command sponsored in Korea you...

Landlord trying to collect on past due rent with work done on the rental propertery by renters

Late on rent is grounds for eviction. Repairs and improvements MIGHT be a defense to nonpayment of rent IF you gave proper notice to the LL of...

It's very possible. Follow the advice of Atty's Kelly and Cave without delay.

Can a company fire you for racism if you're not allowed the opportunity to meet your accuser?

Concur with Attorney Wuchinich, employers in VA (VA is an 'at will' employment state) can fire you for any reason short of discriminating against...

My employer had me arrested for embellizament of 1000.00. They made me sign a confession. What can I do?

The issues and facts about what can and can't be admitted as evidence are going to be determined by your criminal defense attorney who you need to...