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Georgia Legislature passes bill (HB 150) restricing the publication of mugshots for commercial gain

Posted on March 31, 2013 by admin

In a tremendous victory for many people whose mugshots are posted on websites that require payment in order to take them down, the 2013 Georgia Legislature has approved a measure (HB 150) restricting the publication of such mugshots and providing … Continue reading →

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Approvals come through for Deferred Action petitions

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

USCIS has finally begun to issue approvals of the deferred action petitions filed beginning in August 2012, including for many clients of the Hernan Law Firm.  Early applicants have been receiving approval notices over the last month or two, as … Continue reading →

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USCIS announces final rule to allow for provisional waiver process supporting family unity

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

On January 2, 2013, USCIS announced the long awaited posting of the final rules for the provisional waiver process, a sensible solution to a component of immigration law that caused families to be separated during the petition process for immediate … Continue reading →

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Bond set at $1,000,000 for George Zimmerman

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

The judge in the George Zimmerman case, Seminole County, Florida Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester, Jr., ordered George Zimmerman’s bond to be set at $1,000,000 with additional conditions including electronic monitoring, restrictions on leaving Seminole County, Florida without permission, check ins … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court strikes bulk of Arizona Immigration law (SB 1070)

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

The Supreme Court recently affirmed in part and reversed in part, in a 5-3 decision, the ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the constitutional challenge to Arizona’s immigration law (SB 1070).  The Court ruled that … Continue reading →

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Governor Neal Signs Pro Life Bill

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

A copy of HB 954 as passed can be found on the website of the Georgia Legislature (http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/pdf/hb954.pdf). The press release from the Governor’s office regarding the signing of the bill can be found on the Governor’s website (http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,165937316_165937374_184598709,00.html).

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Governor Neal Signs Major Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

Georgia’s governor has signed HB 1176 into law, enacting legislation passed by the Georgia legislature in the recent session to make significant changes to the criminal justice system in Georgia.  Aimed at encouraging more efficient use of the limited resources … Continue reading →

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I am Here Because

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

I Have Been Injured in An Accident.  I Have Been Arrested.  I  Need an Attorney for Another Type of Case. Click Here To Find Out More  

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Hernan Law Firm Handles Other Cases

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

We handle Civil Litigation cases for individuals and businesses, contract review and negotiation, family and work based immigration – including removal defense, as well as many other matters.  Call the Hernan Law Firm now for a free consultation or click … Continue reading →

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Have you been ARRESTED?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

You may be scared…wondering what will happen next.  The process is unknown, and unexpected – after all, nobody plans to get arrested. Call the Hernan Law Firm to have an experienced attorney at your side, guiding you through the process, … Continue reading →

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