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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: is there any probono attorneys near puyallup washington or tacoma washington that can help me please
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 30, 2022

A Washington State attorney would know this best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a starting point, you could look at the resources of the Washington State Pro Bono Council - https://www.probonocouncil.org/

State bar associations also sometimes list pro bono or legal aid...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: if someone is supposed to go do 60 days can they ask for home monitoring instead and just do more time?

already been sentenced and pleaded guilty

Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
answered on Aug 18, 2022

Generally no, but it definitely depends on the judge and the circumstances. If something has changed since the sentence was imposed, and not too much time has passed, a reasonable judge would at least listen and consider the request.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: if someone is supposed to go do 60 days can they ask for home monitoring instead and just do more time?

already been sentenced and pleaded guilty

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Aug 17, 2022

You needed to ask for this clarification at the time of sentencing because it sounds like the Judge sentenced this person to 60 days jail and so that is the way it is.

If there are circumstances that have changed that wasn't available to be talked about or discussed when it was done in...
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Q: Sister has filed ejectment against me I have a court date Friday may 26 is there anybody who could help represent me ?

The estate is still in my late father's name I have lived in my house for 12 years thinking I was going to be able to buy house . my sister is executor and would never sign off on house so I go could buy it . Now she wants me out of there I have court on Friday may 26 th I live in Washington... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Family Law for Washington on
Q: Constitutionality of No-contact Order barring Pro Se access to Superior Courthouse? Hypothetical situation/timeline.

-Dist.Court signs a no-contact Order restraining "R"espondent from entering "P"etitioner's workplace.

-P. works as a custodian at the Superior Courthouse where P.vs.R.'s Divorcew/child matter is heard.

-Both P.&R. are ProSe litigants.

-P.... Read more »

Zachary C Ashby
Zachary C Ashby
answered on Feb 10, 2022

Publicly posting information about your case--such as a confession or description of action--can be used against you in Court. No one should post this level of detail online.

As with all protective orders, the terms of the order must be strictly followed. There were other options such as...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Washington on
Q: Wrongly served parenting plan

I live in Washington state and my daughters dad tried to serve me a parenting plan but he had it served at an address when I was not a resident. He served it to my friends apartment. When she was informed that it was for me she told the server I did not live there and she would not except so the... Read more »

Zachary C Ashby
Zachary C Ashby
answered on Feb 10, 2022

You are right that person service requires service at your place of residence or to you directly. So if someone attempted to serve you at a place you do not live, service was not proper. This is true even if your friend later delivers the documents to you.

But that doesn't mean you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: Hello, it is Illegal to file an appeal with the State, if you have concrete evidence that you should have...

never even Filed one in the first place? Would this be considered a fraudulent appeal?

Thanks

Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
answered on Jun 15, 2021

I don't have the required information to answer this question. An "appeal with the State"? And "concrete evidence that you should never even filed one in the first place"? The question makes no sense to me. And I don't know any procedure for a "fraudulent... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Insurance Defense for Washington on
Q: What’s the best way to win my appeal against my auto insurance company for denial to take care of my accident coverage?

My filed a insurance claim on my car for hitting a ditch. My vehicle had previous damage already from a previous claim with my previous insurer my current insurer contacted my previous insurer and obtained photos I sent for that claim and now they are stating that because my odometer hasn’t moved... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 28, 2020

A Washington attorney could advise best, but you await a response for three weeks. This sounds like a difficult claim, and such situations do arise when going from one insurance carrier to another, and a new claim arises near the start of coverage. If you've been issued a denial, review it if... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and International Law for Washington on
Q: What would I do if I believe this page is endangering my father's life

I believe this article to be neglegant endangerment. Who can I reach out to.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 16, 2020

A Washington attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could reach out to the publisher and ask them to take the page down while expressing your concerns. If that doesn't work, you could reach out to an attorney for a consult to explore options. You could... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Employment Law for Washington on
Q: My unemployment claim is under investigation for fraud. If I am denied benefits, can I file an appeal and if so, should

I furloughed because of covid 19 and applied for unemployment benefits (in Washington D.C). My claim was not being processed, so I called their office and the representative I spoke with said that I was under investigation for fraud because I did not list myself as having a job in Maryland.... Read more »

Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
answered on May 5, 2020

I sounds like that you should be prepared to file an appeal. There are very good lawyers in Washington DC who handle appeals on unemployment benefits. Talk to any one of them, before the 21 days is up.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Federal Crimes for Washington on
Q: How can I find a Lawyer to help my son, who is incarcerated, write his brief for appeal court?

My son need a Lawyer that will help him was appeal brief, so he can get an appeal. The family is will to give a fee for this service.

Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
answered on Jun 10, 2019

There are many lawyers around the state who specialize in appeals. I highly recommend Jeremy Morris, but full disclosure he is my law partner.

You should be able to find appellate lawyers with a quick search.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Real Estate Law for Washington on
Q: Our Condominium Association is violating a WA State Appellate Court ruling. Who would I see to enforce the ruling?

New Condominium owner is being forced to pay for a new roof on the condominium he is buying. The Appellate Court ruled the Condominium cannot charge the owner for repairs to the Condo roof without an amendment to the Condominium Declaration. That has not happened yet. Do I have any recourse... Read more »

Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
answered on Dec 26, 2018

It depends on the terms of your HOA agreement, including the CCRs, as well as the facts surrounding the roof issue. You must first determine whether there is a breach of contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: Is there a way that an offender could be sentenced with an offender score of 2 when he has absolutely no prior adult or

juvenile convictions of any kind and if no, can the offender appeal the sentence 7 years into his 15 year sentence?

Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
answered on Mar 1, 2018

If there were more than one count, each counts against the others as points. So for example, if a defendant pleads guilty to three separate felony counts in one case, her offender score is 2.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: where do I find a pro bono attorney for criminal appeals for washington state
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

The appellate division of the public defender's office is probably what you need.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: how long does the court of appeals have to make a decision on a vehicle seizure case.
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 20, 2015

It depends upon many factors. All you have given here is a question about how long. Appellate Courts usually take a very long time to decide cases.

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