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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I am seeking a Selective Service System appeal filed in NYC 1971. Your database only goes back to 2024. Suggestions?

Sorry, I meant to type 2004 not 2024.

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

To locate a Selective Service System appeal filed in NYC in 1971, you can start by visiting the National Archives. They hold extensive military and governmental records that may include the appeal you're seeking. Their website provides guidance on accessing these historical documents.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arizona on
Q: I feel the guardian of my dads estate is abusing her power over me the beneficiary what lawyer is needed?

The guardian has taken her hate for me to another level. She won guardianship due to my lack of representation and now she is deleting me from all paperwork and refuses to hear me out. what kind of a lawyer do I need to bring her back to reality without her spending all of my dads money on her... View More

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Oct 25, 2024

I recommend that you hire an experienced attorney who practices in the area of probate, guardianships and conservatorships. Some of these firms also offer litigation services. Others do not. You need a firm with lawyers capable of litigating these issues in the event a strong letter does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Arizona on
Q: I was wondering about suing the USPS and their employees.

I’m going to have to cut out a lot of the story to make this fit.

Asked to stop having the rest of the streets packaged left on OUR doorstep.

Angry mailman shows up in our backyard to yell at me in from of my toddlers about “ making complaint against him”

Was told by... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2024

I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to gather all the evidence related to these incidents, including any communications, dates, and details of each event. Keep records of missed mail, medications, and any legal or financial impacts... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: Is it workplace discrimination to deny differential pay to only one department of the hospital?

I work in hospital security as an employee. Our department is in-house. We are not contracted. We are considered hospital employees. We have been trying to get our administrators to approve differential pay for about four years now. It has been denied every time. Or at the least, the consideration... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

This situation could potentially be unfair, but it may not meet the legal definition of workplace discrimination unless the denial of differential pay is based on a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, age, or religion. If the administrators are withholding this pay from your department... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for Arizona on
Q: taken out of my hospital by the Marshalls. what should have been a probation violation blowing up to hide their mistake

you're super singing indictment was fabricated I should not have been held culpable as I was under the influence Dilaudid and Morphine administered by a physician.then incarcerated me for almost 6 yearsover eight threat to not even be carried out after the judge had ordered me to go back to... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2024

I'm truly sorry you're experiencing all of this. It’s important to reach out to a legal professional who can help you understand your rights and navigate the complexities of your situation. They can assist in addressing any wrongful actions and work towards resolving your case.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Arizona on
Q: My sixth amendment right has been violated by not getting effective counsel and a speedy trial,judge I can tell hates me

Can a judge deny me an attorney? Im indigent and today I got à call from a rude person saying my public defender had withdrawn and the judge ordered I hire an attorney or represent myself

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answered on Oct 18, 2024

I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. In Arizona, if you cannot afford an attorney, the court is required to provide you with a public defender. A judge cannot deny you legal representation based solely on your request.

If your public defender has withdrawn, you should...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Constitutional Law for Arizona on
Q: Had POA for dad to rebuild house, dad died. Contractor is suing me for money due after the insurance paid. Am I liable

My parents had a house fire. Only my dad is on the title. We hired a construction company to rebuild. My dad asked me to handle things and gave me POA. My dad passed away two months ago. The construction company just served me a civil summons and is suing me for money due that I know nothing... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss. When your father passed away, the power of attorney you held typically ended, meaning you no longer have the authority to act on his behalf. Since the house is solely in his name, any obligations related to the rebuilding project generally become part of his estate.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Arizona on
Q: Class action lawsuit against National Public Data, I am a victim. Is there a firm handling this?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 13, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could continue to await a response if any attorneys here have familiarity with the matter. Another option would be to check online whether there are law firms handling such a matter. Bar associations might... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: the mother of my child's father is a sex offender, caught with young children is there anything i can do to get my son?

im 17 the babys mother is 16, a couple months after finding out her and her family cut off all contact we said okay and have only asked how the babys doing sense but they will not answer any of our questions. She lives with both of her parents and her dad is a sex offender he preyed on young girls... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 10, 2024

You and your parents (who need to file since you're not 18) should contact a family lawyer if they haven't already, should consider filing to get some orders in place and perhaps emergency custody, including orders that her father not have any contact with the child.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Arizona on
Q: I received a notice from my bank (I reside in AZ) that a estate and will planning attorney subpoenaed my bank records.
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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with this situation. When you receive a notice that an attorney has subpoenaed your bank records, it generally means there's a legal matter where your financial information is considered relevant. This could be related to estate or will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I was at work police came,no warrant said they will break my windows, searched me, my car and arrested me is it legal?
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answered on Oct 6, 2024

The situation you described raises concerns about your rights. Generally, police need a warrant to search your property, unless they have probable cause or certain exceptions apply, such as immediate danger or the risk of evidence being destroyed. If they searched you or your car without a warrant,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: I was at work and the police came and threatened me, no warrant, searched me and my car, and arrested me, is this legal?
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answered on Oct 6, 2024

The legality of police actions like the one you described depends on whether they followed proper legal procedures. Generally, police need probable cause to search you or your vehicle without a warrant. If they lacked that or didn't have your consent, the search could be illegal, and any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: Deceased person has a vehicle that’s in their name and two other peoples name. Is that part of the estate property.
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answered on Oct 4, 2024

When a vehicle is registered in the name of a deceased person along with others, how the ownership is structured plays a crucial role. If the vehicle is held as joint owners with the right of survivorship, the ownership typically transfers directly to the surviving owners. In this case, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: in the state of Missouri, if you are an executor of an estate, are you entitled to fee or percentage

Should there be an itemized of all property that is sold

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answered on Oct 3, 2024

As an executor in Missouri, you are entitled to a reasonable fee or a percentage of the estate's value for your services. This compensation is typically determined by state law and local court guidelines. It's common for the fee to be based on a percentage of the estate’s value,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Social Security for Arizona on
Q: Can a police agency disclose someone else's social security number on my copy of a search warrant?

The search warrant contained someone else's entire SSN and was given to me.

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

No, a police agency should not disclose someone else's social security number on your copy of a search warrant. This kind of information is considered highly sensitive and protected by privacy laws. If the disclosure happened, it may violate privacy rights under laws like the Privacy Act or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can an AZ Landlord discriminate against a past eviction?

Can a Landlord in the State of Arizona legally discriminate against a potential tenant due to a past eviction in a different state of the US?

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

In Arizona, a landlord is allowed to consider a potential tenant's rental history, including any past evictions, when deciding whether to rent to them. There is no specific law in Arizona that prevents a landlord from using a previous eviction, even from another state, as a factor in their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Arizona on
Q: Can a property be taken through probate more than ones
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answered on Sep 25, 2024

The same tract of real property may go through Probate several times.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Arizona on
Q: Is having a tramatic brain injury a week prior to incident and bleeding in brain relevant in a case

The person was 15 at time of incident was being threatened by 2 older men a week prior to crimes 15 yr old was in accident die to threats from ider man who was threatening his lufe and forcing person to go with during crimes

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Yes, having a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain bleeding just a week before an incident is relevant to the case. Such an injury could significantly impact a person’s decision-making, cognitive function, and ability to fully understand or respond to a threatening situation. The mental and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Can a will be in the form of a text message from the deceased?
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answered on Sep 23, 2024

No...

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Arizona on
Q: Hello, does your team re-open cases?
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answered on Sep 22, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but you posted last week, and from your question, it looks like you might be under the impression this is a law firm or a legal team. This isn't a legal team. It is only a Q & A forum. Don't lose further time awaiting a response. It looks like... View More

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