pissed off and ready to explode

[gidgethrobowski]

What is the name of your state? Illinois.

I was arrested on a criminal battery/mismeandor charges. I had my first court appearance regarding these charges, and my ass-hole lawyer failed to show up (although he claims he showed, but this is a complete lie because I went before the judge all by lonesome), and the case was dismissed by the judge because the complaining witness (who fraduently failed charges against me), didn't show. Please tell me all i would have to do in order to get my money back from this jerk? Can I sue him in small courts? Since he is not answering his phone i have been unable to get in touch with him in order to ask for my money back. Should I write him a letter, asking for my money back? Or go to his office? Do i have a chance in getting my money back because I am mad as hell, especially since the ******* didn't show up at all and is trying to cover his ass. Or can I write the judge and tell her about this jerk and the fact that he is lying and I can prove it? Also can I sue the complaining witness for filing false charges and for harassment? Can I take the lawyer and/or the complaining witness to Judge Mathis?

[BelizeBreeze]

this post is about as serious as pimple on a wart hog.

I'll let someone with more patience explain it to you because frankly, it's going to be a waste of time.

[gidgethrobowski]

can you spell ignorant?

[BelizeBreeze]

Originally Posted by gidgethrobowski

can you spell ignorant?

Yep, sure can. CAn you spell frivilous lawsuit?

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by gidgethrobowski

Do i have a chance in getting my money back because I am mad as hell, especially since the ******* didn't show up at all and is trying to cover his ass.

Try contacting the local Bar Association and see if they have a mediation service or program. They might be able to get you your fee back if the court records back up your claim that he did not appear. After that ... maybe Small Claims ... but, I really don't know.

Or can I write the judge and tell her about this jerk and the fact that he is lying and I can prove it?

Your civil issue with the attorney is not the judge's concern.

Also can I sue the complaining witness for filing false charges and for harassment?

Charges not being sustained is not the same as making a knowingly false complaint. If there was any touching, ushing, bumping, etc., then there was a factual basis for the charge and the lawsuit would likely be tossed out as frivolous with you having to pay some form of penalty.

You are probably better off letting that sleeping dog lay.

Can I take the lawyer and/or the complaining witness to Judge Mathis?

Only if all parties agree to have it resolved in his "court".

- Carl

[BelizeBreeze]

One point of order Carl. There is no way to know how much work the attorney did in preparation before trial, what contact was made with the district attorney or how much this "FEE" was and therefore no facts to base any suggestion that the attorny fee is refundable .

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by BelizeBreeze

One point of order Carl. There is no way to know how much work the attorney did in preparation before trial, what contact was made with the district attorney or how much this "FEE" was and therefore no facts to base any suggestion that the attorny fee is refundable .

True. Hopefully, the Bar's mediation service would be able to get to the bottom of the whole thing.

- Carl

[gidgethrobowski]

Originally Posted by BelizeBreeze

Yep, sure can. CAn you spell frivilous lawsuit?

I asked for an opinion of the case, not whether you or anyone else felt my issues were of a frivilous nature. So, please, give us all a break and reply to the questions, and stop being rude. I don't know about you but I don't have a lot of money to give away, especially; since the attorney felt no regard or respect for me when he choose not to show up and represent me. Also I sometimes wonder why do people like yourself - exist!!!

[JETX]

Against my better judgment, as I can easily see where this is going to go.... however:

Originally Posted by gidgethrobowski

Please tell me all i would have to do in order to get my money back from this jerk?

The only thing you can do is to file a grievance with your state bar association.

Can I sue him in small courts?

Of course you can sue him, after all, anyone can sue almost anyone else over almost anything. However, I predict he would fry your ass and run rings around your legal incompetence.... (surely worse than his).... and very likely just end up getting more money from you.

Since he is not answering his phone i have been unable to get in touch with him in order to ask for my money back. Should I write him a letter, asking for my money back? Or go to his office?

Yes, you can do all of those things.

Do i have a chance in getting my money back because I am mad as hell, especially since the ******* didn't show up at all and is trying to cover his ass.

In my opinion, no.

Or can I write the judge and tell her about this jerk and the fact that he is lying and I can prove it?

Of course you can. If you want to face a possible defamation charge.

Also can I sue the complaining witness for filing false charges and for harassment?

No.

Can I take the lawyer and/or the complaining witness to Judge Mathis?

Call 1-888-VERDICT. Leave information about your case as well as contact information.

[zwara]

Originally Posted by BelizeBreeze

this post is about as serious as pimple on a wart hog.

I'll let someone with more patience explain it to you because frankly, it's going to be a waste of time.

It would appear quite reasonable the author of this thread has a legitimate cause. Although it may be viewed by some to be as serious as a pimp to a hog, to the author as it would be to me if someone pays for the services of a lawyer then for that lawyer to fail to appear at the hearing (or anything else he was expected to do) then he would be subject to failing to deliver the service he was paid for. I'm sure if BelizeBreeze paid the Pimp of the warthog for services and the warthog failed to show up then he would be pissed too...am I wrong???

[BelizeBreeze]

Originally Posted by zwara

It would appear quite reasonable the author of this thread has a legitimate cause. Although it may be viewed by some to be as serious as a pimp to a hog, to the author as it would be to me if someone pays for the services of a lawyer then for that lawyer to fail to appear at the hearing (or anything else he was expected to do) then he would be subject to failing to deliver the service he was paid for. I'm sure if BelizeBreeze paid the Pimp of the warthog for services and the warthog failed to show up then he would be pissed too...am I wrong???

PIMPLE ON A WART HOG!!! Geeez, at least if you're going to try and be cute get it right.

And this question has been answer already, THREE TIMES.

[gidgethrobowski]

This message is for Zwara, thank for your kindness and understanding with regards to my legal issues.

Again, to the idiot who responded by stating my issues are as important as pimple on a warthog. You seem as though you need a psychiatrist, why do you respond to questions with such ignorance? I'll answer that - because you and your comments are as frivilous as a pimple on a warthog.