If he needs one. There's a famous legal aphorism that "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client." (Meaning: it's foolish to represent yourself; hire another lawyer to represent you.)
no.
Yes.
Will represent self
A lawyer is hired to represent you. So yes, lawyers go to court to represent you. HOWEVER, in most cases, you are still required to be present with your lawyer in the court room.
Yes they do
yes everybody has a lawyer
As long as that lawyer also has a degree or license from California.
Talk with your lawyer, especially if you and your boyfriend are no longer together.
You can only employ a lawyer who has passed her or his l.l.b. or a lawyer in the final year working under a lawyer.
yes. yes it can
Yes, you should always have a lawyer represent you in court. If you cannot afford one, the state will provide one for you.