The Oregon Legislature is currently deciding how to tinker with the state's public defense system to meet the surge in criminal defendants going without attorneys.

In the Chicago area, people are initially sent to Broadview Processing Center before being transferred to detention centers ...

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is asking the Justice Department’s inspector general to launch an investigation into Ed Martin, the interim U.S.

A central Iowa lawyer, with his license already suspended for misconduct, has been publicly reprimanded for telling a woman’s ...

Most evangelicals want undocumented immigrants to have a path to citizenship. But ICE detentions and a growing lawyer ...

Recent data shows that more defendants are going unrepresented than ever, despite the state's plans to build a more robust public defense system.

Seek testimonials across various platforms to help you get a balanced view. A consistent track record of positive testimonials is a good sign, from the attorney’s website to independent legal ...

As the judge and current district attorney clash over the case, the outcome could reshape the future of justice in Cooke ...

High drama in a Contra Costa County courtroom as a former Antioch police officer recently testified against another officers over violent behavior while on duty and exchanging racist texts.

Thomas Clay represents detectives with the sheriff's department who claim they were retaliated against by Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa after allegations were reported.

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have filed a formal complaint against District of Columbia U.S. attorney Ed ...

An explanation of ethics rules, preventive practices, and potential consequences related to attorney self-dealing, and how counsel should respond if self-dealing occurs.