Visalia & Tulare County Criminal Defense Attorney | Casey D. Martin | 900 West Main Street, Visalia, CA 93291
THE MARTIN LAW FIRM | Serving Visalia & Porterville, CA
What is the Best Way to Approach Attending a Child Custody Counseling Session in Fresno, Kings, or Tulare County?
August 16, 2019
What is the Best Way to Approach Attending a Child Custody Counseling Session in Fresno, Kings, or Tulare County? As a local family law Attorney or Lawyer, people often ask me about how they should act at a Child Custody Counseling Session with a family law facilitator or counselor out of Fresno, Kings, or Tulare […]
Do NOT post on Facebook or the web while you are involved in litigation or are being prosecuted!!!
August 14, 2019
The first thing I do after meeting my client and reading my client’s case file, be it criminal defense, family law, or a personal injury case in Tulare, Kings, or Fresno County, is to check the internet for my client’s name and electronic footprint. I can’t tell you how many people have told me that […]
My Lawyer in Fresno, Visalia, Tulare, or Porterville isn’t responding to me, what do I do
August 12, 2019
Any matter in litigation is emotionally charged for the people involved in it. It’s important to find a lawyer who cares and is responsive, but it’s also important as a client to recognize that your lawyer is a person. Your lawyer could get sick, hurt, or be in trial. If your lawyer does not respond […]
California Prop. 57: Parole for Non-Violent Offenders and Juvenile Court Trial
August 8, 2019
Many of my clients ask me if they are eligible for a benefit under California Proposition 57. Many non-violent offenders are, and some who were convicted of other charges are not. So what is the difference, and what is Proposition 57? Voters approved an amendment of the State Constitution as well as a new statute […]
When do I need a family law lawyer in Hanford, Kings County, Tulare, Visalia or Fresno County
August 2, 2019
Family Law Attorneys aren’t appointed by the Court. Unlike criminal matters where a person’s very personal liberty is at stake, in family law there aren’t any free attorneys. Family law cases include: dissolution of marriage, child support, child custody, restraining orders, guardianships, and conservatorships. These can be the most volatile issues in the entire legal […]
How to pick a good lawyer in Hanford, Fresno, Visalia, Tulare or Porterville—You need a good referral!
July 30, 2019
Lawyers are like mechanics in some ways. They both have industry specific, specialized information that the lay-person doesn’t know. So how do you pick a good lawyer? The BEST way to pick a lawyer is to get a recommendation from another Attorney or someone who has been to a lawyer/attorney’s office and had a positive […]
Attorney Client Interview Checklist
November 16, 2018
1. Make sure you are looking at a lawyer who specializes in the area of law you need help with. 2. Then ensure that your lawyer is from the general area where you are going to Court. This is important because you want a lawyer familiar with both the subject matter and the local court […]
How to Choose a Criminal Lawyer
November 2, 2018
When you need a Criminal Defense Attorney, you are vulnerable in a way no other area of law touches. Your very liberty and freedom are at stake. Everyone facing criminal charges for felony or misdemeanors is entitled to a jury trial, or a trial of one’s peers. You want to make sure that you hire […]
My Lawyer Is Not Fighting For Me, Help Me Please!
October 31, 2018
Have you thought, I don’t feel like my lawyer is not fighting for me? If so, you are in the right place, and hopefully this article will help your situation. Everyone has a different style. The way they dress, the way they talk, the way they argue. Attorneys are no different. Each Attorney argues differently, […]
My Lawyer is Not Communicating With Me
My Lawyer Isn’t Communicating With Me You are at your most vulnerable when you consult with a lawyer. It doesn’t really matter what kind of legal advice you are seeking, when you come to a lawyer for any reason, you need help. It’s one of the reasons attorneys or lawyers are also called counselors at […]