DOJ Library — Cole Law Office

Quick Reference

from State Bar Association materials

DOJ Radio Channels STAY CONNECTED · STAY PROFESSIONAL

Group	Channel
State Bar Holders	4.1
District Attorney's Office	4.2
Judges	4.3
Courtroom 1	4.5
Courtroom 2	4.6

DOJ Weekly Schedule

Day	Events
Monday	DOJ Workshop — announcement based
Wednesday	DOJ Workshop — announcement based
Thursday	Name Changes — submission deadline (midnight cutoff)
Friday	Name Changes / Marriage Petition — judge review · Expungement — final paperwork · Business Application Review (every 2 weeks) · Bar Exam 5–6 PM EST & 1–2 AM EST
Saturday	Open Civil Court (every 2 weeks, 1–2 PM) · Expungement Court Review (every 2 weeks, 2–3 PM EST)

DOJ Ticket Title System XX-####-X → Case Type · Case Number · Stage Code

Example: SC-346-D = State Case #346, Discovery Open. Always start the ticket title with the full code, then a brief case description.

Criminal — SC-####-X
D	Discovery Open
P	Pre-Trial Conference
M	Motions Pending
S	Scheduling Pending
T	Trial Set
B	Bench Trial Set
J	Jury Trial Set
A	Appeal Filed
C	Closed
X	Dismissed
E	Executed / Sentence Complete

Civil — CV-####-X
F	Filed
R	Remediation Period
D	Discovery
M	Motions Pending
S	Settlement Negotiations
T	Trial Set
A	Appeal
C	Closed
X	Dismissed

Expungements — EX-####-X
R	Under Review
H	Hearing Set
A	Approved
D	Denied
C	Closed

Name Changes — NC-####-X
R	Review Pending
A	Approved
D	Denied
C	Closed

The Justice Process ARREST → RESOLUTION

1. Arrest — taken into custody for a suspected violation.
2. Transport & Booking — processed and booked at the station.
3. Arraignment — brought before a Judge; charges and rights explained.
4. Options at arraignment (Not Guilty plea) — three paths: Immediate Bench Trial (judge available — same-day trial and verdict) · Public Defender Representation (if available — same day or short notice) · Standard Docket Process (official notice; 3 days to secure counsel; discovery begins immediately; case placed on the docket).
5. After 3 days (standard docket) — with an attorney the case continues to motions and trial; without one, proceed pro se or ask the Court for assistance if a lawyer is available.
6. Resolution — Not Guilty (free to go) · Guilty (sentence/penalties) · Other (reduced, dismissed, or resolved by agreement).

Court Services Pricing CURRENT DOJ RATES

Service	Price
Name Change	$25,000
Marriage	$25,000
Additional Marriage Name Change	$25,000
Civil Case Filing Fee	$21,020 + 15% of asking award
↳ 15% returned if case is dismissed
Business License — Food & Drink	$25,000
Business License — Entertainment	$50,000
Business License — Tobacco & Liquor	$75,000
Expungement — base fee	$25,459
Expungement — per charge	$4,338

Note: this poster supersedes the older fee table in the Legal Handbook (which lists Name Change at $5,000 and Expungement at $25,000 flat) — quote these prices to clients.

Firm Pricing — Cole Law FULL REPRESENTATION

Service	Total
Criminal Cell Call	Tips appreciated
Legal Counsel (Q&A) — A&E $1,000 + A&P $9,000	$10,000
Business License (+ tier fee) — A&E $5,000 + A&P $45,000	$75,000+
Civil Filings (Name Change / Adoption / Marriage / Divorce / Will) — filing $25k + A&E $5k + A&P $45k	$75,000
Expungement — filing $21,020 + $4,338/charge + A&E $5k + A&P $45k	$75,358+
Small Civil Case — filing $21,020 + $5,000/doc + A&E $5k + A&P $45k	$76,020+
Large Civil Case — filing $21,020 + A&E 10% + A&P 20% of settlement	$21,020+

A&E = Association & Employee. Attorney & Paralegal fees split evenly. Marriages include one DOJ-exempt name change (a second is done pro-bono). All fees due in full before services; non-refundable. Clients see a self-file vs. firm comparison in their portal.

Know Your Rights JUDGE KINGSTON WORKSHOP

The four lines to memorize:

"Officer, am I being detained, or am I free to go?"
"Officer, I do not consent to a search."
"I am invoking my right to remain silent."
"I want a lawyer."

Traffic stop: hands visible; provide ID if lawfully stopped; don't fill silence — explaining becomes statements; ask if detained or free to go; if free, thank them and leave; if detained, ask the reason.
Searches: "I do not consent to a search." If they search anyway: "I do not consent. I will address it in court." If they claim a warrant: "May I see the warrant?" — check the address and scope, then step back. Cooperate physically without giving up rights legally.
If arrested: two sentences, then silence — "I am invoking my right to remain silent." / "I want a lawyer." No "but…", no explaining.
Reminders: passengers can ask "detained or free to go?" and stay quiet unless asked; don't fight a frisk — challenge it later; for injuries say "I need medical attention" and ask for EMS. Reach out in DOJ emails for attorney assistance.

Duty Status DISCORD PANEL

The #on-duty-off-duty channel tracks available attorneys. React with the green circle to mark yourself ON DUTY (available for court, filings, hearings, legal assistance); remove the reaction to go OFF DUTY. The role is self-managed — keep it accurate.