PLF`s award-winning films and documentaries show the people behind all the legal briefings, hearings and press releases. We tell the stories of how government abuses harm real people and their hopes, ambitions, and livelihoods. These are the real reasons why our work is so important. Probate is a legal process that takes place after a person`s death. These include: Any person may be held liable for intentional or negligent harm to another person. Examples of common bodily injuries include slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, claims for unlawful death, property liability and product liability. When you hire our personal injury lawyer, you`ll have someone by your side and defend your legal rights. Family law issues can be difficult for everyone involved. We are committed to helping you navigate the difficult legal waters of divorce, custody, spousal and child support, and visitation. If you have a commercial, real estate or real estate dispute, we can help. We have handled all types of civil litigation, both in trial courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums, including arbitration and mediation. Even if your legal issue is one we don`t address (maybe you`ve been injured in a car accident, for example), send us a request. We know a lot of lawyers and can probably point you in the right direction.
There are two types of lawyers: those who push paper behind a desk and those who fight in court. We are the kind of people who fight in court. If you have a dispute with another person, another company or even the government, we can help. Click here for more information. Immigration law is a complex field involving multiple agencies and many federal rules and regulations. Whether you`re looking for a green card, temporary visa, or citizenship, we can help you navigate these bureaucratic waters. Hablamos Español. Our probate lawyer can guide you through the process and answer any questions and concerns you may have. Click here for more information. Being hurt and deciding to hire a lawyer can be overwhelming. We can help you get medical help and support while we aggressively advocate for compensation. We are committed to representing your interests.
Click here for more information or call us for a free consultation. PLF`s clients are more than parties to litigation. They are heroes who want to stand up to the government when it hinders its ability to improve their lives. They do not lack courage, only resources. So we represent these ordinary Americans for free. Family law includes family matters, a type of civil case, but they usually involve matters between or about spouses, parents and children. Family courts deal with various family cases. The most common issues dealt with by the Family Court are: dissolution of marriage, paternity and custody, domestic violence protection orders, name changes, guardianship, forfeiture of parental rights and adoptions, emancipation and approval of underage marriages. We`ve helped hundreds of people make a fresh start and we`d love to help you too. Prove in court that a deceased person`s will is valid (usually a common matter), identify and inventory the deceased`s assets, have the assets valued, pay debts and taxes, and distribute the remaining assets as ordered by the will (or state law if there is no will). For two decades, our attorneys have handled probate applications in probate courts in California and Hawaii. We represent individual applicants in probate proceedings and have also represented one of the country`s leading genealogical research companies for over fifteen years, assisting them in their efforts to find lost heirs and secure inheritances that heirs did not even know.
Dissent has it all: brilliant writing, surprising reasoning, shadows, puns, and sometimes historical implications. Although the “losing side” writes them, they are always important: they can provide a roadmap for future challenges or convince other judges. In Dissed, lawyers Anastasia Boden and Elizabeth Slattery delve deeper into important dissent, past and present, and reveal the stories behind them. Immigration law is a series of complex laws, regulations and court decisions that seem to be constantly changing. There are generally three main types of immigration to the United States: family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and humanitarian immigration. For those who want to immigrate to the United States, they will face changes to immigration law until they get their citizenship, which can take years. An immigration lawyer can do this difficult work for you and explain the law and the process. They can also represent you in court and help you prepare for interviews with immigration officials.
If you feel burdened with debt, help is available. Whether your debts are the result of illness, divorce, a bad business decision, or job loss, bankruptcy can provide the “fresh start” that Congress intended. We can help. A court decision, whether by a judge or jury, is often not the end of a trial. Court decisions may be appealed, and various important interlocutory decisions rendered by a judge of a lower court may also be reviewed by a court of appeal. Whether you need an appeal review or your opponent has requested a review of appeals, we can help. We have experience in all types of civil appeals and are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District, and the California and Hawaii State Courts of Appeals. Click here for more information or call us for a free consultation. Injustice everywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Our attorneys have represented clients in matters ranging from minor offenses to 1st degree offenses.
If you are accused of a crime, you will need an experienced lawyer to help you resolve this issue. Click here for more information. PLF`s work extends beyond the doors of the courthouse. We often hold events to educate the public about our cases, promote PLF`s work before courts and legislators, or connect like-minded people with a common vision of freedom. When it comes to criminal cases, there are generally four main criminal defense strategies used by defense lawyers: innocence, constitutional violations, self-defense, and insanity. Each of these strategies has its usefulness in different cases, and the choice of the best strategy for a case depends on the case itself, but also on the experience and skills of the defense lawyer. Bankruptcy helps people who can no longer pay their debts make a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay off their debts or creating a repayment schedule. Contact us to arrange a consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to make a request.
We look forward to hearing from you. For 50 years, the Pacific Legal Foundation stood side by side with ordinary Americans competing with the fearsome Goliaths – unjust government agencies with the power to destroy lives. Now, at our 50th anniversary gala, we invite you to immerse yourself in an immersive visual experience that recreates the battles between our heroes and enemies. We transform the atrium of the National Portrait Museum to immerse you in our 50-year struggle for freedom. Our quarterly magazine explores issues that are at the forefront of the fight against government abuse and abuse. Each issue is filled with thoughtful, in-depth essays and top-notch imagery that shine a light on our passion for individual freedom – and why we tirelessly defend it.
