Can I represent myself in court?

Question

Yeah you know I have that court case coming up so I had to hire that lawyer. He’s always telling me what to do and you know that’s annoying because I’m the one who hired him and is paying his money. My boy Barry told me I should either get a lawyer who will do what I say or just represent myself because who needs that headache? Is that allowed to represent myself?

Anonymous · Answer

If you think "is that allowed to represent myself" is a sentence, no, don't represent yourself until you finish high school (which you've also posted).

Albannach · Answer

Unless you're a lawyer, you're going to be "cutting your own throat".  Law is much more complex than you think.........there are many rabbit holes that you don't know about.  Keep the lawyer.

? · Answer

It is, but you can't appeal if you are convicted and use lack of counsel as your basis for it.

Matthew · Answer

If you understood law all that well why did you hire a lawyer do you know how to file the official court documents and to make motions in a court of law?

Unless you know what you're doing I would highly advise you to keep a lawyer and to listen to what that lawyer is telling you to do.

If you don't you might end up in a heck of a lot of problems

Anonymous · Answer

If you think "Is that allowed to represent myself" is a question, I'd suggest that you not represent yourself.  And your partner, Barry, I know nothing about him.

Is this related to the same sex relationship you have with Barry.  I'd suggest you find a Gay Pride attorney who will represent you without charge.

Anonymous · Answer

Why don't you ask your "boy" Kyle or Joel this question?

Slickterp · Answer

Sure can.  People who represent themselves usually lose

? · Answer

buy a 40 metre truck and reverse it through the courtroom.

? · Answer

He who represents himself has a fool for a client.

Can I represent myself in court?

9 Answers