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Can you have a public defender represent you in a divorce in California?
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Public defenders can't represent you in a divorce case in California or in any other state. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent criminal defendants who are facing potential incarceration. Divorce is not a criminal matter.
If you can't afford a private attorney, you may be able to get help from a legal aid agency. Legal aid attorneys handle civil cases, and divorce is considered a civil matter. However, many legal aid agencies do not handle divorce cases because they don't have sufficient staff and resources. Use the related link below to look for legal aid agencies in your county. When you find one, click the link to go to the agency's website and see if they handle divorce cases.
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Can a public defender represent the victim and defendant?
Of course not! A public defender is paid by the public and represents the defendant.
To get a public defender for a divorce after your current lawyer has run through the retainer What divorce form is needed in il?
Public defenders don't represent parties in civil cases. See the link provided below where you can find do-it-yourself assistance and the Illinois Divorce Code.
Can you get a public defender to represent you in a divorce here in California?
Public defenders can't represent you in a divorce case in California or in any other state. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent criminal defendants who are facing potential incarceration. Divorce is not a criminal matter. If you can't afford a private attorney, you may be able to get help from a legal aid agency. Legal aid attorneys handle civil cases, and divorce is considered a civil matter. However, many legal aid agencies do not handle divorce cases because they don't have sufficient staff and resources. Use the related link below to look for legal aid agencies in your county. Click the link to go to the agency's website and see if they handle divorce cases.
When are you assigned a public defender in California?
You may be assigned a Public Defender in California at different times. If you are being questioned by police, you can request an attorney at that time even if you have not been charged. At your first court appearance - called an arraignment - you will be assigned a Public Defender if you don't already have one and can't afford to hire a lawyer. But you can also contact the Public Defender's Office before your arraignment. Bear in mind that the first Public Defender you speak with may not represent you at all phases of your case. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has a great description of its procedures in the first related link below, but the procedure may be different in different counties. Use the second related link to find Public Defender offices in any county, with links to their websites.
Can you replace public defender in California?
In most states, you must petition the court if you want to change your public defender. That's because the court appoints the public defender, so only the court can make a change. That's true in California if your public defender is a court-appointed lawyer and not a member of the Public Defender's Office for your county. But in some California counties with large Public Defender's Offices, the office may let you switch lawyers. Napa County is an example; click the first related link and look for the answer to the question "I don't like my Deputy Public Defender. How do I get a new one?" You will have to check with your county's Public Defender Office. You can find their contact information at the second related link; just scroll down to your county and look for the "Public Defender" link.
what is a public defender?
a lawyer provided by the government to represent poor clients
In Florida a public defender told a woman she was automatically divorced from her husband when he received a life sentence?
I find it unlikely that a public defender would tell someone that. But, if they did tell her that, they were very, very wrong. Of course, she can certainly file for divorce.
When should a Judge appoint a Public Defender?
In California, public defenders are assigned by the judge during the defendant's first court appearance, which is called an arraignment. Public defenders are only assigned to defendants who can't afford to hire a lawyer, so the defender has to complete a financial form. If the judge or the public defender determines that the defendant can't afford a lawyer, the judge will assign a public defender at that time. However, it is possible to obtain the services of a public defender before the arraignment. If the defendant is being questioned or put in a lineup, and can't afford a lawyer, the police will arrange for a public defender to be present, or allow the defendant to call the Public Defender's Office. If the defendant has been charged with a crime but is not in custody, he or she can visit the Public Defender's Office at any time. But the public defender assigned by the judge may not be the same person the defendant before arraignment. The first related link is the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office, which has good information about their process (click the FAQ menu item). Other county Public Defender offices may have different procedures. The second related link has links to all Public Defender offices in California.
What is the duration of The Public Defender?
The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.
When was The Public Defender created?
The Public Defender was created on 1931-08-01.
Do i have a case against my public defender?
Supervisory note: After reading the discussion page - - It is difficult to determine who the questioner is referring to. A 'Public Defender' is only appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal case and that definitely does not seem to be the situation here. We are unable to assist this individual.
I believe it can be ?
I believe it can be helpful to have a public defender represent a person charged with disorderly conduct and worth it for the person charged, but it's not necessary as in mandatory.
