The Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney

The Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney

Professional Legal Services. Two of the most common terms that are always used interchangeably are lawyer and attorney. While there is very little distinction that is generally made between the two terms, there is one slight difference that does exist.   LAWYER...
What makes a good attorney?

What makes a good attorney?

There are some professional who think that it’s enough in order to be a good lawyer. Additionally, there are also some who think that that should be more than enough for any and all potential clients to seek them out to represent them in any type of case that...
Austin No Longer Enforcing Low-Level Marijuana Possessions

Austin No Longer Enforcing Low-Level Marijuana Possessions

Drug possession attorney in Austin – A unanimous vote recently taken by Austin City Council mandates that low-level misdemeanor marijuana possessions will no longer be enforced by the city itself. This means that the city of Austin will now officially end all...
Report Finds Bias in APD Pullovers and Arrests

Report Finds Bias in APD Pullovers and Arrests

According to a recent report released by the city of Austin, despite making up approximately 8% of the city’s population, drivers who are black make up approximately 15% of those who are pulled over by police, as well as 25% of those who are arrested. The chief...
“Expunction Expo” Coming to Travis County

“Expunction Expo” Coming to Travis County

Officials in Travis County have devised a rather unique method to help individuals clear both their records and names this year in the form of the first-ever “Expunction Expo.” The expo, which is currently scheduled to be held on February 29 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church...
What to expect this Travis County primary

What to expect this Travis County primary

Austin’s primary election is scheduled to take place on March 3, the filing deadline for which passed back on December 9. Early voting for the primary election begins on February 18; however, the absolute last day to register to vote for the election itself is...