Technology can be both beneficial and damaging for those experiencing domestic violence. Advances in technology make it easier for people to educate and protect themselves. They can also document what they experience by recording video footage of incidents or taking pictures of injuries. Unfortunately, those…
Filing for divorce can be a challenging process, especially when your spouse resides in a different state or country. A key consideration in any divorce is ensuring the court has jurisdiction, or the legal authority, to hear your case and make decisions about it. If…
So you’ve decided you need a lawyer. Which one should you pick? There are literally thousands of us, so what can you do to narrow your search down? Here are a few good tips for wading through the absolute ocean of lawyers out there. The…
As a family law attorney, I typically deal with clients during some of the most trying moments of their lives, whether it be as a result of a pending divorce, restraining order, or custody battle. Many clients express that during these daunting moments in their…
The courts have been shut down since mid-March bringing the gears of justice to a screeching halt. All court rooms have gone dark, and only the highest of emergencies are getting a minimal look through electronically distant means. Yesterday (April 29, 2020) the San Diego…
Today we’d like to share with you some alternatives to full legal representation of a case that we can offer to our clients depending on their case needs. The reasons to look for alternatives to full representation may be financial or for personal reasons, nevertheless…
At Contreras Law Firm we are all about women empowerment, we love being female attorneys and today we’d like to share with you some of the most famous female lawyers that have been recognized for their practice. 1. Gloria Allred Gloria Rachel Allred is an…
Liebeck v. McDonald’s Perhaps the most famous “frivolous” lawsuit, Liebeck v. McDonald’s is a case in which 80-year-old Stella Liebeck spilled a McDonald’s coffee in her lap, causing third-degree burns on her legs, lap, and groin area. After she filed the lawsuit, many people criticized…
Usually when you hire an attorney, it’s to avoid being soaked financially by an ex-spouse, former business partner or adversary who wants to sue you for all you have. But just as it takes money to make money, sometimes you have to spend money to…