Q: What kind of lawyer should I contact?
A friend of mine stole some things from me and accused me of the police. I explained to them what really happened and I reported her for stealing my stuff which has a total value of 600 dollars and she also owes me another 60. A police officer told me to press charges against her for defamation and to get my 60 dollars back but I don't know what kind of attorney or lawyer I should contact.
A:
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. There are lawyers who handle defamation matters. It doesn't involve pressing charges; it's a civil law cause of action for damage to one's reputation. But keep in mind that defamation cases are not handled on contingency (like car accidents, where attorney is only paid a percentage if they win). Handled on an hourly basis, a defamation case that goes nowhere could chew through much more than $600 in attorney fees very quickly. Contact Kentucky attorneys and ask their take on the matter, but I don't recommend pursuing a defamation action on an hourly basis. It could only wind up compounding the loss. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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