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2007-06-01 11:05:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
nope
2007-06-01 18:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, as an attorney I'm going to cause some waves in this thread. Although as a victim's advocate you do NOT represent anyone in court, the correct answer is Yes, in a very specific instance.
And I'll let everyone stew over that for a bit.
By the way, I've only seen it happen twice in my practice and both times it was a stipulated entry of representation.
2007-06-01 20:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally the answer is no. Sometimes there are exceptions (like "victim advocates" may sit at counsel table for domestic violence proceedings, although may not represent the person) but most of the time the options are represent yourself or get a licensed attorney.
2007-06-01 18:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! That is called the "unauthorized practice of law," and is not dependent on a judge's discretion, as one of your responders alleged. A judge may not question or test the legal knowledge of a non-attorney and decide if that non-attorney may represent you. A non-lawyer may only represent him or herself in court, but not another person.
2007-06-01 19:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by legaleagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only must you be a lawyer to represent someone else in court, you have to either be licensed in the jurisdiction of the court, or recognized by that court as "pro hoc vice", for that one case.
2007-06-01 18:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot. The only people allowed to practice law are those who are certified to do so, meaning attorneys (they have taken and passed the Bar exam). A defendant can represent themself, though, and that is called being a pro se litigant.
2007-06-01 18:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Constitution you can have any representation you, but you can't appeal for legal incompetents if you don't like the results, unless you had a real lawyer. States also have some say in regulating it and judges usually will test the persons basic legal knowledge. If its a really serious case the judge can require a lawyer to stand by.
2007-06-01 18:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by wisemancumth 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not in this state.
You can represent yourself or you can get a real lawyer. Nothing else.
2007-06-01 18:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it is illegal for you to act as an attorney if you are not admitted to the state bar.
2007-06-01 18:15:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lori B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋