Consumer Debt
As a debtor you have rights! The government has provided strict guidelines for collection agencies to follow. When these guidelines are not adhered to then you may be entitled to recovery. You can find the guidelines here , the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Maybe it's too late and the collectors are already on your report. Are they reporting accurately? Is this really your account? If you are unsure about the accuracies on your credit report or need help with repairing the deficiencies on your report, Alpha Omega Law can help you.
Auto Accident
Have you been in an auto accident? This process can be tiresome, confusing and leave you with little to recover if not handled thoroughly. Alpha Omega will assist you with your auto accident claim and assist you in recovering the maximum. Fighting insurance companies can be tricky and you need someone working for you, not building a case against you. If you have been hurt or injured in an auto accident schedule a free appointment with Alpha Omega to discuss your options.
Contract Law
Contract law can be complicated even when it does not have to be. Attorney Adams has had great success in representing clients who have struggled with or have been bound by contracts. Such contracts include but are not limited to:
- Commercial Credit
- Automobile Loans
- Automobile Warranties
- Leasing Documents (landlord/tenant)
Family Law
Divorce, Custody, and Child Support are all very challenging life events. Attorney Adams understands the changes that both parties are going through, and prides herself on caring for her clients as they navigate through that process. She also ensures that her clients are not bullied or their needs and feelings overlooked during these difficult proceedings. Contact Alpha Omega Law Firm for a consultation if you need assistance with your divorce, filing for or modifying custody, or child support issues.
Criminal Defense
Every Person Is Entitled To A Defense! When a person is charged with a crime, the process can be overwhelming, intimidating and quite frankly frightening. Kelly Adams is available to help guide you through the process, face the challenges and with your interest in the forefront obtain the fairest outcome. We are here to help you with your case. We take pride in providing our clients with the personal attention they deserve while providing legal advice. Recently, Kelly celebrated a successful outcome fora client charged with Felony 3 Insurance Fraud.
ExpungementsMany people have made mistakes in their lives that have led to criminal convictions. As a result these records follow you and may even affect your job search and earning potential. 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. §9122 et. seq is the relevant statute for Pennsylvania expungements. Expungement is a legal process to clear your criminal record of convictions or arrests. Once a record is expunged, that record is inaccessible to the general public.
EligabilityIf you have been convicted of a summary offense of which you plead guilty, had the citation dismissed or completed an Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) you may be eligible. You must have satisifed all the terms and conditions of your sentence and be free of arrest or conviction for 5 years following your disposition.
If you are 70 years or older and have not been arrested or prosecuted for 10 years following your release from incarceration, your criminal history qualifies for expungement. If you think you are eligible or would like more information schedule an appointment to speak to us today. post conviction relief actPost Conviction Relief (PCRA) can be a complicated area of law. Pennsylvania and Federal law allow for convicted criminal defendants to file a petition under the Post Conviction Relief Act for particular reasons. Here is the relevant statute, 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9541 et. seq. It is important to note that this is an appeals process but is completely different and separate from direct appeals. However, much like direct appeals, PCRA petitions have strict time guidelines.
Many people wonder if they are eligible to file a PCRA petition. First, to determine eligibility, the convicted defendant, at the time relief is granted, must be on probation or parole, serving time in prison, or sentenced to death. After this element is met, time becomes very important. |
Time limitsGenerally there is a 1 year time frame given to file this petition. This means 1 year from the time judgment becomes final, including direct appeals. For example, there is a conviction at the trial level Jan 1, 2014. Defendant files a direct appeal and the conviction is affirmed February 2015. The year starts from February 2015, not January 2014.
Time limit exceptionsLike most rules, there are exceptions to the 1 year rule to file the petition. These exceptions are limited and very precise. Such exceptions are:
incarcerated individualsAttorney Adams will travel to Pennsylvania State Correction Facilities to meet with potential clients. Please call the office if you are in need of this consultation.
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