if I'm issueing seopenas does this mean I'm automatically representing myself?

Answer 1

Technically, only a court has the power to issue a subpoena. But if a court grants your subpoena request, I think you can deliver them personally.

If that is what you mean by "issuing," then no, personally delivering a subpoena does not mean that you're automatically representing yourself.

EDIT: Coragryph is right, admin. agencies can also issue subpoenas, but I assumed that you were going through a court rather than an administrative agency, since administrative agencies will not allow you to issue the subpoena.

To represent yourself, you need to either state that you are "pro se" or indicate that you will not be appearing through an attorney. This can be done by simply leaving the attorney info blank when you file a complaint.

Answer 2

You cannot issue subpoenas -- only a court (or administrative agency) can do that -- but you can request the subpoenas from the court if you are representing yourself.