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Went to court once and they dropped it to a DWAI and I did not complete payments or community service
I live in california but I need a new court date from the judge
Can I get a paralegal or lawyer to get a new date and go for me so I don't have to drive all the way out from california?
answered on Aug 2, 2023
If you have a DUI charge in Eagle County, Colorado, and you live in California, you will be able to hire a lawyer, but NOT a paralegal, to represent you in court. However, there are a few important considerations:
1. In any criminal matter, you have the right to see if you qualify for court... View More 
I noticed a small "pending practice" in her email sig. She has not shown up to a hearing 2x which led me to question why. I had some stand in attorney and she did not know my case ( divorce) so i essentially had zero representation.
answered on Aug 2, 2023
I completely understand your concern and I hope you find this answer helpful.
Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in the state where they provide legal services. While each state has its own requirements for licensing, generally it is not permissible for someone to practice law in a... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
So this is somewhat of a complicated answer.
Fundamentally -- we are an equitable distribution state. That means we assess both separate property and marital property. Generally, any property (including income) acquired during the marriage is marital property. Any property earned or... View More
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