What is a DUI Arraignment?
For those who have been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol) in California, there is a standard legal process that must be followed. The first stage of DUI-related...
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
California Wildfires: How to Hire the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Here in Southern California, we are about to transition from one fire season to the next, from summer to Santa Ana. In terms of California wildfires, the Santa Ana season is one of the...
California’s Fair Pay Act: What It Means for Employers and Employees
You may have been hearing about a new employment law in California called the Fair Pay Act, which is awaiting Governor Brown’s signature but expected to go into effect shortly. The Fair Pay Act...
Are Employee Handbooks Required under California Laws?
Employment laws in California offer certain provisions to employers, including a number of rights and protections specific to businesses within the state. As part of these employment laws, an employer is not required to...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
For those of us who have experienced carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of work-related activities, it can be frustrating to return to our offices or job sites to do the same tasks that...
What to Do When You’re Not Receiving Partner/Spousal Support
When your ex falls behind on payments for partner or spousal support, it can be frustrating on many levels. It may also be against the law. According to the California Courts website, “once...
Small Claims Court: How a San Diego Lawyer Can Help
Are you involved in a small claims case in San Diego? You should know this about working with a lawyer. Small claims cases are handled quite differently from traditional cases. In San Diego, one...
Immigrants: Do Your Research on Immigration Lawyers
Why Blindly Hiring an Immigration Attorney is No Longer Enough The recent complications with a San Diego immigration attorney are sending an important message to U.S. immigrants: research your lawyers before hiring them. While...
Back-to-School Refresher: School Zone Laws for Drivers
Avoid Personal Injury to Children with this Traffic Reminder When school resumes on September 8 for the 2015-16 academic year, drivers need to remember that certain traffic laws exist near school zones. Failing...
Breaking and Entering: You Probably Need a Criminal Lawyer If…
Breaking and entering is a serious charge, possibly a misdemeanor, which can carry hefty fines and lengthy jail or probation sentences for those who are convicted. While “breaking and entering” is not a specific...