Karma and Inevitability –Restraining Order Defeated

Karma and Inevitability –Restraining Order Defeated

Karma is a law in Hinduism which maintains that every act done, no matter how insignificant, will eventually return to the doer with equal impact. Good will be returned with good; evil with evil.

Not long ago I came across an assistant district attorney who from what I heard had local public defenders terrorized and it was their opinion he was motivated to act by other than virtuous reasons.  When I met him I knew it was only a matter of time until his ways came back to haunt him.  I was right.  He was removed from office just before a case I had was set for trial and the matter was dismissed in my client’s favor.

I just resolved a restraining order on behalf of a client who had seen his daughter only once in the last month and the mother obtained a restraining order that allowed only two hours a week with supervised visits.  She then sought to have all visits removed through what are known as ex parte proceedings.  This action accelerated the hearing in this matter and the case went forward on a contested basis.  To her credit she testified honestly and indicated no threat or acts of violence against her, which are a prerequisite for a restraining order, and the court denied her request for order. My client will now be able to see and communicate with his daughter again.  As is often the case, the action was more about hurt feelings and a desire to tell her story.  However, in the end Karma and order were restored.

Law Offices of Mark A. Johnson

Criminal Defense, Employment, and Civil Law

Offices in Palmdale, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, and Temecula, CA

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Today I met with a family regarding the representation they received in a case that remains on-going.  Turns out the attorney did most of the right actions but lacked the patience and proverbial bed-side manner to fully explain the criminal process to the client and family and what they had left to experienced.  I have examined the merits of a case against the attorney but that is not a business I want to be in. Tragically, in this case, more was charged for the work done.

In choosing an attorney, perhaps the two key factors are: job knowledge and second, the attorneys ability to convey and explain information.  If you talk to attorney who seems uncertain about what he or she speaks or has to refer to others before answering, you might need to proceed with caution.

Im Humbled

I am grateful that with some regularity I receive an email, note or text from former students and past and current clients thanking me for an influence I had in their life.  Teaching and the practice of law have been my niche in life.

This week I received a touching note from a client that reads in part, "Mark Thank you so very much!  After spending much time and energy on incompetent lawyers, you were  a God-send.  We were so impressed with your services.  What a blessing to know there really are honest, sincere, knowledgeable and capable attorneys!!!!"  The note of gratitude was particularly rewarding because I was referred by an attorney whom I have great respect for.

A week ago a student called and left a message that he just needed some inspiring words.  I've had students tell me they were ready to give up on school and that they changed their major because of my influence.

There is something to the saying if you love what you do it will shine through.