Is it wise for an inmate to write a statement to a judge during an appeals hearing?

You don't say whether he wants to write to the trial judge or one of the appellate court judges. Writing to one of the appellate judges is a bad...

If your paper work when in to surrogates courts already how long does it take for them to respond back to your lawyer

It depends on many factors--how busy the court clerks are, whether the paper work is complete and properly done, and what the papers are for. I...

What exactly is a LLM degree and how is it better than a JD?

One cannot get an LL.M. without first having a J.D. (or LL.B. for an older lawyer), so it is not "better," just more study in a specialized area of...

If there are multiple states involved in a divorce/custody trial, judgement passed already, which state to file appeal?

Despite the three states you mention, I'm guessing only one state's court issued a judgment. You must appeal that judgment to the appropriate...

I have a civil claim in NY state due to a criminal case that i served time for,how do I find the status and how to pursue it?

Your claim sounds meritless. When a sentence is reduced or vacated on appeal, you have gotten the only legal remedy you are entitled to. About...

As an appellate lawyer in the N.Y.S. courts, I seldom cite federal cases, unless they are interpreting N.Y. law on the issue, or otherwise have a...

What documents or evidence do I need to present to court at the hearing in a holdover eviction proceeding?

Evictions are never as simple as they seem. Consult an attorney right away.

Can I filed a traverse application.

Was it a default judgment,and you are claiming non-service? How was it that you made the motion twice? Did you seek reargument or renewal? Which...

Can I disagree with Note of Issue and Cert. of Readiness without moving to vacate?

I agree with my colleagues that you must retain counsel immediately. As for withholding visitation, why isn't there an interim custody order in...

Need to find a good pro bono /or someone willing to work with family - to appeal a . sexual assault case -- any one out there

Are you talking about direct appeal or post-conviction relief? If the former, your husband is entitled to assigned counsel if he establishes his...