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How to Find the Best Lawyer Near Me: A Comprehensive Guide

January 6, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

You can find the best lawyer near you by following 7 steps: identify your case type, get referrals, check licensing, review experience, compare reviews, consult, and confirm fees. This process helps you quickly narrow down qualified local attorneys who fit your needs and budget. This article explains each step and what to look for in […]

Mastering Jury Pool Composition Via Voir Dire

Civil Law Criminal Law

Voir Dire Challenges: Shaping Your Jury Pool

January 5, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

Voir dire challenges generally include two main types: for-cause challenges (unlimited) and peremptory challenges (limited in number by jurisdiction). Attorneys use them to remove biased jurors while complying with constitutional limits, including Batson’s ban on race-based strikes. This article explains strategies, legal standards, and modern trends shaping jury selection. In the realm of criminal law […]

Rectifying Conviction Mistakes with Coram Nobis

Appeals Constitutional Law

Writ of Coram Nobis: Correcting Errors After Conviction

January 5, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

A writ of coram nobis can overturn a criminal conviction even after the sentence is completed if a fundamental error caused the conviction and no other remedy is available. Petitioners must show valid reasons for delay and continuing collateral consequences like deportation or loss of rights. This article explains eligibility, standards, procedure, and when coram […]

Administrative Law Civil Law

What is the burden of proof for someone challenging an agency’s decision?

January 5, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

In most APA cases, the challenger bears the burden of proof and must show the agency action is unlawful under a deferential standard (often “arbitrary and capricious”). Courts generally presume the agency acted properly and review the administrative record rather than retrying facts. This article explains the main standards of review, common arguments, and when […]

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What innovations are occurring in pro bono legal services?

January 5, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

Pro bono legal services are innovating through remote delivery, AI-assisted intake/triage, and statewide online referral platforms that can cut screening time by 30–50%. These tools help match clients to volunteer attorneys faster, expand reach into rural areas, and streamline document assembly. This article covers key technologies, new service models, and ethical considerations shaping modern pro […]

Appeals Civil Rights

Criminal Contempt: Consequences of Disrespecting the Court

January 5, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

Criminal contempt can result in immediate sanctions, including up to 6 months in jail without a jury trial in many cases. Courts use it to punish willful disobedience of court orders or conduct that disrupts proceedings and threatens judicial authority. This article explains what qualifies as criminal contempt, typical penalties, and key defenses. The concept […]