Lawyer Reviews

Unfortunately there are millions of Americans out there feeling the pain of this tough economy. And if you’re like them, you’re looking for options to get some immediate financial relief… and you may even be considering bankruptcy.

Many out there still have a negative view of bankruptcy, but in certain situations, it can be exactly what a family needs to get a lasting and measurable improvement in their quality of life.

But remember, there are right ways and wrong ways of going about a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. And while you can file a bankruptcy on your own, it’s generally not a good idea. You can do your own taxes, file your own divorce, or even represent yourself in court, but not knowing the law usually results in not taking full advantage of your rights.

Did you know that you can keep your house, your car and even $21,500 in savings? Did you know that there are specific advantages for people over a certain age? Did you know that medical bills, credit card debt and personal loans could be completely eliminated?

We know that people considering bankruptcy are in a tough situation, and are often tempted to do it on their own… but keep in mind that experienced counsel can ensure you get the maximum benefit from this permanent decision. If you decide to hire an attorney to assist with your bankruptcy, please keep the following tips in mind:

First…
Be careful hiring someone that says they will do your bankruptcy for an extremely low fee. Solid, professional, experienced, legal counsel costs money. And you can bet that anyone charging you a token fee for help, is going to be no help at all. Be sure to ask for a complete disclosure of all charges to get through the entire process.

Second…
Be careful with “boiler room” bankruptcy firms that have dozens of sales agents that are not attorneys, and whose only mission is collecting money from you without really looking at the details of your situation.

And finally…
Make it a point to hire someone that is willing to make an office appointment with you, look you in the eye and give you honest recommendations for your situation. Bankruptcy may or may not be the right path for you; an experienced attorney can help you make that determination.

At Innovation Capital Law Group we can help you find a beneficial bankruptcy strategy for your situation. We offer you a 100% free bankruptcy consultation. No obligation. No pressure. But you shouldn’t put this off any longer…call or email us today.

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If you have been charged for driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs you may need the services of aDUI attorney. If you have been charged for DUI for the first time, you may find that the laws, punishments and fines can be somehow confusing and tricky. Many people think they can handle the case alone. But as soon as they get involved in the case, they understand that the work can’t be dome alone and that they need a knowledgeable person to protect them and their rights.

If you face such a situation in your life, a DUI attorney will accompany you on every step of this process. He will provide you with the necessary legal advice and professional guidance without which you may not be able to handle the case. The problem is that in such cases you may not be able to understand which step to take next. That’s why you should take advantage of someone who will direct you in that difficult process. The DUI lawyers vary from state to state. A local DUI lawyer is knowledgeable of the laws that operate in this or that state.

So, if you have been charged for DUI in California you should hire a California DUI attorney. California DUI attorneys are specialized in dealing with DUI cases. One fact about California DUI attorneys is that they can counsel you on the law. In California the laws concerning DUI cases are quite complex. Part of the attorney’s job is explaining you the case, how complex it is and what chances you have. You should be careful not to hire such attorneys who guarantee good results. You should keep in mind that DUI cases are complex and the decision of the jury may vary from case to case.

A good personal injury lawyer will use all his means to settle the case or to lower the penalties to the minimum.

The Kraut law group, the Sturm criminal defense lawyer, the Steinberger top accident attorney criminal defense, the Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Gregory Caplan, Anthony Arzili, the criminal defense attorney. Stephen G. Rodriguez, is the top criminal defense lawyer, with over 90 years of combined defense experience, for aggressively representing individuals facing felony charges.
James Blatt, Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, has been providing skilled legal assistance for the past 32 years to individuals and groups facing drug possession.

The law firm of Schwartz and Naderi, dealing with criminal charges is a frightening experience. It is really a puzzling system without a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer to protect their rights. The law offices of George I. Kita, the juvenile crimes attorney, they are an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented all ranges of investigation. The preeminent lawyers in US the Kestenbaum, Eisner and Gorin law firm, are the defense attorneys of dexterity. White Goldstein law firm, excellence in criminal defense.

The law offices of Sean Tabibian, the criminal defense attorneys who are really aggressive and highly qualified and experienced in criminal investigation.
Ramiro J. Lluis – Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, every person who faces criminal prosecution in the Los Angeles deserves to be represented by a knowledgeable, competent and experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney that can afford the best opportunity to present their case and preserve the rights of the defendant.
At Marks & Brooklier, we have the expertise and resources to properly conduct our own investigation.
In any investigation by law enforcement, errors can be made in the processing and obtaining of evidence. Bruce Margolin, the nation’s foremost authority on criminal defense, is highly experienced and resoundingly acclaimed attorneys practice in all areas of state and federal criminal law. Robert Michael Helfend, qualified and aggressive attorney will strive on behalf of the clients.
The law firm of Cron, Israels and Stark attorneys at criminal defense will fully investigate every aspect of the case to ensure the constitutional rights and are not violated at any time.
Paul S. Gller one of the super lawyers rising stars of 2009, can bring the best resolution to the case. He knows the nake of defending, to guide the case in all means. They are really persistent criminal defense attorney.
The defense attorney of Los Angeles, Stephen A. Varga has been practicing law for over 25 years with devoted and everlasting rapport with the client, in the period of investigation.

Anyone who drinks, then drives should be aware that the chance of their having an accident if intoxicated rises with their blood alcohol level. Using alcoholic beverages or any kind of mood-changing drug will impair the ability of any driver to operate their vehicle safely. A DUI accident is always regarded as being more serious than an accident caused when the driver was sober.

As information about the number of DUI accidents as become more widespread, public indignation over the damage caused by drunk drivers has increased. Stricter laws have been passed in most states to punish those who have caused DUI related car accidents more severely. Every state in the United States now recognizes that anyone with a blood alcohol content of.08% will be considered to be legally drunk, and any accident in which they are the offending party will be treated as DUI conviction case.

If someone is pulled over by the police and found to be intoxicated, this is usually considered to be a misdemeanor, and any penalties will be light, as long as there has been injury neither to people or property. However, if the state of a person’s intoxication has caused a car accident while driving, then the penalty will move into the felony classification, a much more serious phase. Depending on how serious the injuries caused by the drunk driving accident, the offender can face a lengthy jail sentence.

In addition to a long jail sentence, those who have caused a DUI accident involving injuries or serious property damage will also face large fines and probationary periods that will be longer than would otherwise be imposed for a crime of a similar nature. Suspension or revocation of the driver’s license will nearly always result from a drunk driving car accident since keeping a dangerous driver off the road will be a concern. While it is sometimes possible to retain use of the driver’s license until the trial, this is not always the case, and loss of the driver’s license can be immediate. The person causing a DUIaccident will generally also be responsible for court costs and be made to take treatment for substance abuse.

While drunk drivers are not responsible for every traffic fatality, DUI accidents cause 32% of vehicle deaths. Some of these are the drunk driver, as they often neglect to fasten their safety harness, but a good number involve totally innocent people of all ages. In many states, anyone involved in a DUI accident with fatalities will be charged with vehicular manslaughter. If convicted, the defendant can face a long-term in the penitentiary. Although it was formerly possible for a sentence to be reduced by a judge or for good behavior while in prison, most of the states now impose a sentence that will have to be served to its full extent; id est., if the sentence for a DUI accident is 10 years, then ten years is what the offender will serve, there will be no time off.

The best way to avoid a DUI accident and the attendant miseries and troubles for all concerned is to make sure that you are a responsible drinker and driver. Keeping alcohol consumption light or having a safe way to get home is the best ways to keep yourself and others safe.

My twin sister is facing DUI charges, and feels that her attorney or anyone else can not provide her a valid idea on how her case will turn out. Perhaps you all can provide some “real” insight, so she is prepared. Below is the story, and yes it is very sad but please do your best to provide insight, not just opinions.

2 aggravated DUIs in one day (4 accounts total) (BAC slightly higher than .15 for both), but in 2 different jurisdictions.
The first was an Injury Accident, but involved a fender bendor. Injuries were not relevant or reported right away, however, the victim went to physical thearpy for a strain and collected $ from her insurance company. 2nd DUI, after being released from the police station for the first one, she took a cab to her other car. Upon driving home again (still thinking she did not have “a problem” apparently), she totaled her other vehicle, and was airlifted to the hospital where a sample of blood was obtained for investigation. She was the only one injured in this accident.

It has been about a year now, and neither of the cases have been filed with the courts. She already endured a DMV suspension for the first one.

She was severely chemically dependent on alcohol. If she did not maintain a certain level of booze in her body, she would shake violently, and detox from it. She suffered not only a mental addiction to it, but also a physical one. Her tolerance to it is high – for example, when I went to her house, she would have drank half a pint of Vodka by noon, and not seem intoxicated in any way (she just smelled like it).
She took it upon herself to go to rehab because the DUI incident indicated her life was not manageable without help. She went inpatient for 30 days (including detox), then signed up for outpatient for 6 more weeks, and a relapse prevention program that followed for 3 weeks. She even volunteered to take random drug/alcohol tests just to prove to her family, that she could be trusted and was clean and sober. She completed over 100 AA meetings in the first two months after rehab and also completed the 12 step program. She did a full 360, and her recovery has been remarkable and her life is turning around as she’s able to function normally in society again, and has learned her lesson. Just a few months ago, she was awarded back custody of her children, was promoted at work, and graduated with her Master’s degree.

but the DUI is still there… While we try and advise her to take it a day at a time, she can’t help but worry what will happen.
Here’s the catch:
Police officer who reported to the scene took her down to the station, and took her blood. He is friends with her ex-husband as well, and told her ex husband all details of her case and even “over stated” some information (about the BAC being higher, which it wasn’t) on the initial report so he could use it to prove she was unfit and gain full custody of the kids (he was never that involved with the kids before the incident, she raised them all on her own and they were happy, healthy, and provided for… but he gets more $ for having them as his dependents, which is what he was trying to do even before the incident occurred. She thinks he did this to leverage the situation to obtain full custody (which I am glad he did, at first, because she needed time to get well).

The police officer has also been in contact with the person from the first incident who experienced the strain, and was advising him to collect as much $ as he can from the insurance company.

As you see, her case also involves politics.

The officer initially (in my opinion), should have physically taken her license and not have sent her off in a cab with a BAC still that high with her kids too. He released her drunk into public, no holding tank, jail cell, etc. I feel he should have also called CPS (yes, the children were involved), but he didn’t.