About this episode
This episode discusses the process and implications of representing oneself in court, featuring insights from legal experts.
What is the process when a person wishes to represent themselves in court? How common is it? Is it true that a person who represents themselves "has a fool for a client?" Today in our "Ask a Judge" series, attorney and magistrate Amy Lin Meyerson and "small town lawyer" Ray Williams give tips for those who have no choice but to address the court on their own behalf. Here is the American Bar Association's virtual legal advice clinic (staffed by human legal minds, not AI!): https://abafreelegalanswers.org/ DONATE TO THE PODCAST HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guests: Amy Lin Meyerson, Ray Williams
Topics covered
- pro se representation
- legal advice
- court process
- self-representation
- lawyer tips
Keywords
- pro se
- self-representation
- court
- legal advice
- lawyer
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Bar Association
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