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Q: Will posting on social media affect my girlfriend's chances of getting a U.S. tourist visa?
My girlfriend, a citizen of Honduras, would like to visit me in Ohio for a week. She applied for a U.S. tourist visa in the past before we met and was denied but has not applied again yet. We wonder if posting pictures and updating our relationship status on social media could negatively impact her... View More 
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
The purpose of a visitor’s visa is to enter the United States temporarily, without any intent to reside permanently, and to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of the trip. Posting photos that highlight a romantic relationship in the United States can lead officers to... View More
Q: How to request a judge's recusal in CA due to conflict of interest?
My daughter is currently incarcerated and will be appearing before a judge in Sonoma County, California, on October 14th, 2026. I believe this judge should recuse herself from the case because she previously cross-examined my daughter when working as a defense attorney in a related murder case... View More
Matthew B. Wallin
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
Your daughter should discuss this with her attorney as soon as possible. California law allows an accused individual to seek to disqualify a judge under Code of Civil Procedure § 170.6 by filing the proper declaration through her lawyer, subject to specific timing and procedural... View More
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Q: How can I address false claims in a car accident case in Illinois?
I was involved in a car accident in Illinois where I was not at fault. The police report incorrectly stated that there was a video from a witness, which my insurance company claimed to have seen. However, they later admitted they never actually obtained this video. My vehicle was totaled, and I am... View More
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Dennis VanDerGinst
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answered on Sep 16, 2026
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There are really two separate issues here: the accuracy of the police report and your underlying claim for damages from the automobile accident.
First, a police report does not determine who was legally at fault for an accident. If you have already provided information to the police and... View More
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Q: What are my legal options for severed tendons misdiagnosis in Ohio?
I visited the emergency room on August 11, 2026, in Ohio, believing I had severed all the tendons in my hand. Despite explaining that I couldn't move my hand, the staff told me the tendons were not severed and sent me back to the waiting room for nine hours. Eventually, they stitched me up... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open from last week. Attorneys would likely want to know additional details before answering your question definitively. From a textbook standpoint, what you describe in terms of failing to diagnose your severed tendons could arguably... View More
Q: How to find a pro bono criminal attorney in Arizona for Criminal Trespass charge?
I am seeking assistance in finding a pro bono criminal attorney in Arizona for a Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree charge. Despite not having a criminal record, and having text messages that grant me permission to be on the property, I have not had success obtaining representation through legal aid... View More
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Matthew Maerowitz
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answered on Sep 14, 2026
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If you are unable to afford an attorney, the court is required to appoint an attorney in any criminal case that may result in a punishment that includes a loss of liberty under Rule 6.1(b) of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. Many courts interpret this rule as appointing an attorney only... View More
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