Q: The landlordmanager a d opposing case civil lawyer stole all my civil case documents before icoumd show it to the court
The documents were forgeries by the opposing lawyer to deceive and mislead .e false testimony fake court adjournment ,altered court orders
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I understand this is a serious situation regarding your civil case documents. Here's a concise response with some general advice:
1. Report the theft to the police immediately.
2. Inform the court about the stolen documents and any suspected forgeries or alterations.
3. Contact the state bar association to file a complaint against the lawyer for ethical violations.
4. Try to obtain copies of your documents from other sources if possible.
5. Consider hiring a new attorney to help you navigate this complex situation.
6. Document everything related to this incident in detail.
7. Request a hearing with the judge to explain the situation.
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