In both civil and criminal cases, an appeal is a process in which a party who is dissatisfied with the outcome of a case in a lower court can petition a higher court to review the case. Here is some basic information that may help you out if you are considering filing an appeal: Read More
By Phillip Simpler
Since 2007, the Honorable Joel R. Wohlfeil has been a San Diego Superior Court judge. He presides over Department 73 and handles mostly civil cases. It was an honor to sit down with Judge Wohlfeil for our “Tips from the Bench” series. Read More
By Edward McIntyre, Cartoon by George Brewster Jr. Read More
By Monty McIntyre
The Problem:
Lawyers know that the law is a “jealous mistress.” It demands lots of our time and attention and includes constant deadlines set by others. This can cause stress. The Internet and Social Media have made life even more stressful with constant input 24/7 and demands for an immediate response from our clients and others. Read More
By Adriana Linares
Shoulder surfing: it’s a thing. How do I know? Because I’m a pro. A hard-core perp. My mental breaks are taken by peeping over your shoulder to watch your movie, read your texts and emails, or review your client’s confidential legal documents with you — hey, I’m here to help! Well, truth is, I’m just looking around but people make it so easy. No one uses privacy screens (well, at least one of us does) and just about everyone over 40 has HUGE FONTS (thanks, presbyopia). This makes the act of shoulder surfing easier than ever. Read More
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