I need a good lawyer in Chicago with Writs Experience

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Please can anyone suggest a good lawyer with writs experience for me. I've been waiting for my name check to clear but it has been taking a while to clear.

I like to file a law suit! Please let help me out
 
Hello NameCheck:

You have two choices. You can either file your case Pro SE, meaning you represent yourself in this case. Or you can go to PACER, and try to look for lawyers in your district who filed successful writs before, then contact them and see if they can to represent you. Look for cases under Tom Ridge, John Ashcroft, USCIS, INS, Eduardo Aguirre.

It is a good idea to become a member of PACER if you would like to file a mandamus. Membership is free but the search has a fee.
 
I don't think it's a good idea to represent yourself. These people may take advantage of that to deny or even delay your application more. What do you think ?
 
I agree with JoeF;

Not only this, also there are set of protocols for any business or profession. Even if you know the law inside out, you will need a lawyer to execute the court protocols in appropriate way.
 
I am not saying that you guys are wrong, but I have a different opinion. I think you must work with what you have where you are. Don't wait! Some people cannot pay for lawyer's fees, therefore they just wait until they can put some money aside. And like JoeF said, many lawyers seem to be representing USCIS interests in reality. They sit there and argue with you on how and why you should keep waiting and waiting and waiting...

Anyway, if you make a quick search online, you will find that a couple of people have filed for a mandamus in 2004 successfully. They did it PRO SE. Also I know of case filed in Boston Pro SE which was also successful (03-12246). All these cases did not go to trial.

You are absolutely right when you say you must have a knowledge of the law when pursuing this route, but you will find the court system very helpful in explaining the rules and ways that you should follow and proceed with. Of course they will not give you legal advice, but they have Guides for Pro Se applicants, and the judges are usually tolerable for any mistakes made in writing. But you MUST, i repeat, you MUST understand and know the codes and regulations applying to your case. Also you need to know what you are asking for and make sure you base your demands on the applicable laws.

As a strategy, I think if they have time and the desire to fight for their case and to learn federal laws, applicants may petiton the courts Pro Se, then if things get messy, and they think their case may go to trial, they can hire a lawyer to help them. Otherwise, if they know how to write and research, their case may be resolved within three months of their petition.

Good luck.

Publicus
 
Another reason I encourage petitioning Pro Se, is the ability to control your destiny. Sometimes lawyers do what is confortable for them. You may ask them to file a hearing request, but they say NO, YOU MUST DO A MANDAMUS. for example...And many of them refuse to admit that they don't know it all.
 
iF I REPRESENT MYSELF, DO I HAVE TO GO FOR THE HEARING. oR IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT HEARING?

I'll be expecting ur response
 
You may or may not have to go to a hearing. Is your case that complicated that it will go to a hearing. Most cases get settled way before trial.

If my case ever get to that level, then I will find a good lawyer.

Good luck.
 
My case is not complicated at all. I think i have a name check refrence. I've done nothing wrong. Not even a single instance of issue with police. I believe my case is not complex
 
Then try to file a Pro Se case. But first, in the words of my friend Rahul Kumar, I say to you: "Give diplomacy a chance". Write to them and see if your case can be adjudicated out of the court system. If nothing happens, sue.

Good luck.
 
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