That sounds terrible, and I would love to help you, but I'm a California lawyer and not admitted to practice law in Florida. You need a lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in your state. I only know one lawyer who may have practiced in your state, but his practice is limited to... View More

Look for a tax lawyer who is also a CPA. You may also need to work with a good civil rights lawyer, if you can't find a law firm which has both.

However, I should warn you that the statute of limitations has probably already expired, because you say that the garnishments ended in... View More

I love questions which begin with "can" so and so do this or that to me.

Since they've obviously done it, proving that they can, the question becomes, "is what they did to me legal"?

I love Pavel's response, and encourage you to follow his advice,... View More

From what you say, as a housing voucher participant, you are entitled to due process of law before you can be evicted from real property. This means you must be given notice, in writing, an opportunity to respond, and a hearing in a court of law before a judge of the superior court in California... View More

You most likely have two distinct and separate cases, the first being the worker's compensation claim, and the second which is a civil rights claim that has to be filed within strict deadlines, called the statute of limitations, or you could end up waiving and giving up your civil rights... View More

Yes you can. You have remedies available under state and federal law, and I urge you to take advantage of them. You'll need a competent lawyer with the education, training and experience necessary to properly represent your interests. S/he should be a lawyer for the people, who seek to protect... View More

Go to the attorney your husband had for the injuries he suffered at work. S/he should be able to guide you through the process of getting him better care. That's a good place to start. Then learn what you can about co-dependency and how to treat it. Or maybe you should do that first.... View More

You may have a claim under the California Civil Rights Act for failure to accommodate your medical condition, and/or retaliation for asking for help. You can file a claim with the Department by going to this link: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/, which you can cut and paste into your browser. You... View More

There are many great lawyers who can help you right in your county. This website is not a Lawyer referral service, so you won't be able to find someone here. Do a simple Google search for harassment lawyers in your area, and you should get plenty of ideas about whom you can contact. You have... View More

You can file civil harassment charges against your neighbor. If you know how to fill out the forms, which you can get online from the court's website, you can do this yourself; otherwise, you'll need to find a local attorney who will file the charges for you. You can get the proper form... View More

The short answer is no. After 22 years, no court will likely grant you any kind of relief, unless you can find an exceptional attorney with much experience in such cases. You can always try to contact the Innocence Project to see if they can help you, but any further delay will not be helpful,... View More

Generally speaking, a cause of action exists once all of the elements have been committed. In the case of malicious prosecution, if the defendant obtains a dismissal on the merits of the claim, usually the cause of action arises on the entry of the dismissal. So the answer is yes. But remember,... View More

I suggest you contact the lawyer of your own choosing, and without any delay. If I were you, I would focus on finding a criminal defense lawyer or a civil rights lawyer with experience handling unlawful search and seizure cases. Time is exceedingly important in cases of this nature, and you should... View More

The previous lawyer's response is erroneous. He should have clarified whether he is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., where you are apparently located. His answer based on California law may be inapplicable to your situation, and could even lead you to make decisions which are not... View More

Because you are staying in a shelter, you and your partner may not enjoy the same rights of privacy as you might expect if you were living in a rental unit in which you are a tenant. The fact that you are in a shelter should mean that you have at least a minimum expectation of privacy in your... View More

For the quickest relief, you can contact the Labor Commissioner, who is charged with making sure all employees are getting paid what they are due. Here's their website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Look for the link to file a claim for wages or other benefits due you. The Labor... View More

You can contact the California Labor Commissioner, who will investigate and take action if necessary and appropriate. You should prepare a chronology of the events, list all your witnesses and keep all your important documents, which you will copy and make available for their investigation.... View More

What you can do right away, is contact the labor commissioner of the state of California. Their only job is to protect workers and to make sure that their rights are secure. You can reach the Labor Commissioner on the web here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Report what happened to you, and... View More

You do have rights which might be protected under the Unruh civil rights act.

You should search for civil rights lawyers in the Bay Area, or in the county where you live.

I suggest you prepare a chronological statement of the facts, identify all the witnesses, and what they will... View More

You need to direct your inquiry to lawyers who are admitted to practice in the state of Florida, not California. Not all California lawyers are qualified to give opinions to Florida residents who have legal issues similar to what you describe. It is best to post your question on a forum where... View More