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I need to know the cost of domesticating a foreign judgment/order in Washington D.C. for my name change court order from the state of Israel, which is already translated and notarized. I was born in D.C., but I currently reside in Israel.
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answered on Jun 12, 2025
Washington D.C. follows the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, which means your Israeli court order can be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court and will have the same effect as a judgment issued by the DC Superior Court once properly domesticated. Since your order is already... View More 
I am part of a student-led group at a university in Washington, D.C., concerned about a probation review hearing for a student who has a stay-away-from-campus order due to past heinous actions. With many students and organizations worried about campus safety, we are wondering if community impact... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
Schools and universities often allow “letters of concern” or “victim/community impact statements” to be submitted in student conduct or probation‐review proceedings, even if formal rules don’t label them as such. You’ll want to start by checking your institution’s student-conduct... View More
I am curious about the scenario where a former president, such as Trump, might run for vice president. Suppose he becomes vice president and then is elevated to the presidency if the standing president resigns or steps down. In this situation, would Trump's eligibility to serve as president... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
That’s a thoughtful and interesting question, and you're not alone in wondering how the Constitution applies to this kind of scenario. The 22nd Amendment limits a person to being elected president only twice, and Donald Trump has already served one full term. He is eligible to run for... View More
I am seeking pro bono assistance with a file search process to access my old US passport. I need help in Washington DC and any lawyer willing to assist may need to dedicate up to ten hours to this complicated case.
answered on May 23, 2025
A starting point could be checking with local bar associations and legal aid organizations. Passports might not necessarily fall under the common legal aid categories of immigration, collections, divorce, family, or landlord-tenant law, but it could be worth inquiring. Good luck
I am a federal employee who took annual federal leave to attend various appointments, including medical ones. Before my leave, I completed paperwork for Reasonable Accommodation and provided it to my employer. I informed her about my medical appointments and gave documents that would not infringe... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
Your federal employer cannot generally demand proof of your specific activities during your annual leave unless there is a clear and specific policy requiring it. As long as you have provided the necessary documentation for your Reasonable Accommodation request and your medical appointments without... View More
What is the extent of federal judges' autonomy, especially concerning their authority to issue orders? Do federal judges have the power to require all states to comply with their decisions if the federal government chooses to ignore such orders? Additionally, how might these orders be... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
Federal judges possess substantial autonomy within our constitutional framework, deriving their authority from Article III which establishes an independent judiciary empowered to interpret laws and issue binding legal orders. Your question touches on a fundamental aspect of our constitutional... View More
Can Elon Musk legally have access to resources or information from the Treasury and Social Security? I know judges have ruled in some cases he couldn’t, but how might he have gained access in the first place? Why are government workers in these bureaus not stopping him?
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answered on Mar 28, 2025
Judges have actually placed restrictions on Musk's team (Department of Government Efficiency or "DOGE") from accessing sensitive government systems. Most recently, a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from Social Security Administration systems containing personal data of... View More
I am trying to find a federal case online in the District of Columbia, and I have the case number. However, I've tried accessing it through PACER and encountered an issue because PACER is asking for a client code which I do not have. Are there alternative methods or resources I can use to... View More
I have been collecting evidence. Very solid case. We will win. Much money attached.
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answered on May 15, 2024
I understand you are seeking a pro bono attorney in California to assist with a case against government agencies. However, I want to provide some important information and caveats:
- Most attorneys, even those who take on some pro bono cases, are selective about the cases they take on for... View More
The attacks delayed them certifying the election due to the fact people stormed through the building. Would that be enough to be considered obstruction? Keep in mind they stole a laptop in an office of the speaker and papers when they were in the chamber.
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answered on May 1, 2024
The January 6th attacks did indeed disrupt Congress's session to certify the 2020 Presidential election results, which raises the question of whether these actions could be classified as obstruction of Congress. The legal definition of obstruction of Congress generally involves acts that... View More
Is their a way the supreme court could be held too stricter standards without them getting involved in the process?
answered on Apr 26, 2024
The means that come to mind (congressional and others) would be without them involved in the process; otherwise it would effectively be self-regulation. Good luck
Can him writing that infer a premeditated opinion that calls for ethical questions of why he didn’t recuse himself from the case. Making it clear you never agreed with Roe v Wade and call it “egregious”. Also he voted to hear the 3rd case with new justices despite the stare decises and no new... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
You raise an interesting question about whether Justice Alito's statement in the Dobbs opinion could be seen as evidence of a premeditated intention to overturn Roe v. Wade. A few key points to consider:
From a legal ethics perspective, prior disagreement with a precedent is not in... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2024
The question of whether the District of Columbia can become a state involves complex considerations under the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution grants Congress exclusive jurisdiction over the district in a manner not applicable to states. For D.C. to achieve statehood, this would require changes... View More
I have stock dividends, interest payments on bonds and other funds in special non-resident bank accounts, known as Type C, now frozen due to Russian counter-sanctions against Western investors and bankers. What can be done in order to regain control of my money and return part of it to the USA?
answered on Mar 2, 2023
I’ve been asked a number of times about getting investment money out of Russia without violating US and EU sanctions and avoiding Russian monetary limitations enacted in response to the sanctions. Indeed, the topic appeared in a recent article in Bloomberg, but, handled correctly, this topic has... View More
WHAT IS THE FEDERAL RULES AND PROCEDURE ON FILING FOR RULING ON DEFENDANTS FAILING TO RESPOND?
answered on Sep 12, 2021
Rule 55 Motion for Default for failure to plead or answer the complaint after proper service of process. Be aware that you may succeed in having default judgment entered on issues of liability, but damages will still have to be proven. Furthermore, defaults for failure to timey file a respnsive... View More
I had a fling for a couple of months in Mexico. I am an American living in DC and he is a Canadian. We fooled around and filmed it, I don't have a copy of the video. I noticed he posted it on his Only Fans without my explicit consent. He did crop my face out of the video and blur out both my... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2021
The video appears to have been consensually made, so in most jurisdiction the mere creation of the video would not be a crime. You would need to ask a lawyer in Mexico whether that country prohibits the making of sexually explicit videos when both parties consent. Otherwise, it would not be... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
Your question is not entirely clear, but a member of the military is a federal employee. Individuals who work for NOAA are federal employees as well. PHS helps aid federal agencies as the FDA and the CDC
answered on Dec 14, 2019
No. Treason is aiding and abetting another state actor to carry out war against his country of citizenship. It is narrowly defined, and only the US government can bring charges try someone for treason against the US.
answered on Nov 8, 2019
I cite such cases and denote that they are on appeal. Opposing counsel is likely to know the disposition of any of the cases you contemplate using anyway; take that as a given. It's best to be forthright. Not mentioning a case's status as being on appeal is not likely to fool anyone, and... View More
I work for a federal agency; a senior representative attended a meeting of enquiry on the Hill about an incident within the agency- at the location I direct/ oversee. The representatives did not have facts; instead, they blamed me for the negative outcome of the external investigation. I was asked... View More
answered on May 7, 2019
It definitely sounds like you need to hire a lawyer before you respond on writing or in person. Everything going forward will be shaped by your employer and the narrative he/she wants to create. You need to carefully counter that narrative. It is best to have someone speak on your behalf when... View More
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