The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. See U.S. Const. amend. XIV. In other words, the laws of a state must treat an individual in the same manner as others in similar conditions and circumstances. A violation would occur, for example, if a state prohibited an individual from entering into an employment contract because he or she was a member of a particular race. The equal protection clause is not intended to provide "equality" among individuals or classes but only "equal application" of the laws. The result, therefore, of a law is not relevant so long as there is no discrimination in its application. By denying states the ability to discriminate, the equal protection clause of the Constitution is crucial to the protection of civil rights. See Civil Rights and Discrimination.
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Courts in Alaska |
Alaska State falls under the 9th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca9.uscourts.gov. Alaska State has the following courts -
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Suggested Lawyers for Alaska |
Alaska Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you've been charged in Alaska with a serious crime, or think you might be charged soon, our elite defense attorneys can protect you. Please don't wait: Call us today, toll-free.
www.fightforme.com
Beard, Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen
Maritime and personal injury lawyers. Offices in Alaska and WA. Assisting seamen and clients in the Pacific Northwest and in federal courts throughout the United States.
www.maritimelawyer.us
Alaska Legal Referral Services
Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
Anchorage, AK
(907)272-0352
(800)770-9999 (In state only)
Statewide
Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
Anchorage, AK
(907)272-0352
(800)770-9999 (In state only)
Statewide
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Legal Facts |
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
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Choosing a Lawyer |
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
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