These plans vary. Many cover most, if not all, of the cost of legal consultations, document preparation, and court representation in routine legal matters. Other programs cover only advice and consultation with a lawyer.
Constitution guarantees you the right to be represented by a lawyer in any case in which you could be incarcerated for six months or more. State constitutions may guarantee your right to a lawyer for lesser crimes.
If you are accused of a crime, the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to be represented by a lawyer in any case in which you could be incarcerated for six months or more. State constitutions may guarantee your right to a lawyer for lesser crimes. If you cannot afford a lawyer, either the judge hearing the case will appoint a private lawyer to represent you free of charge or the government’s public defender will handle your case, also at no charge.
Family Law attorneys assist in situations like parents with juvenile issues, children seeking emancipation, singles with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements before marriage, and spouses or ex-spouses.
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
After being officially admitted to practice law in the state of New York, Helen quickly excelled and became supervising attorney of the matrimonial and family law department of a boutique general practice law firm representing both high net worth individuals and mid-to-low income households in the toughest courts of New York.
Helen assisted families going through cases as an intern while attending university in Michigan.#N#Afterwards, while attending New York Law School, she personally assisted a successful and aggressive divorce and family law attorney with all meaningful stages of each case.#N#This includes:
Immediately after passing the bar exam, Helen achieved a legal master’s degree in family and matrimonial law from Hofstra School of Law, the only program of its kind in the eastern United States, and one of only three programs in the country.
Helen was raised in a family that immigrated to America from Russia. She is first generation American. She speaks Russian fluently and is very connected and active in the Russian community.
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It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can: