Like many pro se plaintiffs, you assume that a ruling adverse to you is the product of bias rather than lack of merit. That the magistrate...

Yes, you can be arraigned while bedridden in the hospital, so long as your mental state is sufficiently sound. Reposted to Criminal Defense,...

Chiropractors are not licensed to practice medicine so, by definition, this would not be medical malpractice, but chiropractic malpractice. So I...

Can the bar association provide me with like a chart or graph of what lawyers fees should be in nyc

If you signed a retainer for $5,000 flat--minimum fee--for a review then that's what you agreed to. A written retainer is generally a good idea,...

What's the cost associated with hiring and appeals lawyer for criminal conviction

It depends on how long the trial was, how many pretrial hearings and how long they were, how many potential appellate issues need to be analyzed...

How can I file a complain against the judge to the administrative judge?

If you complain about the delay you may foreordain the result. Polite monthly inquiries to chambers might be more beneficial.

Do I need to make a new verified complaint to add defendants? No summons has been sent out yet.

Of course you need a new complaint. You can't sue people if you make no allegations against them, and don't name them. What do you mean the...

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Either put in an answer asserting the statute of limitations or make a pre-answer motion to dismiss on that ground. That's a solid defense if the...

Motion or order to show cause?

First of all, an order to show cause is not something other than a motion; it is simply the other (and faster) way to bring on a motion. Which you...

What happens if you move for leave to amend the pleading (2nd time) after motion to dismiss complaint is fully submitted?

The court could grant the motion to dismiss if it is unaware of the motion to replead, which is typically made as a cross-motion to the motion to...