Hiring an attorney can be an expensive endeavor, so where does one go to get legal advice? Hear from judges at both the Superior Court and Municipal Court level explain the differences between your Constitutional right to an attorney in a criminal case vs. a civil case. Judge Logan explains why having an attorney in a criminal case is important, and why the public defender’s office is so important. Judge Tutsch reviews some of the different organizations that exist to help those making their way through the legal system, especially in civil cases. Washington Courts has made a considerable investment in making the legal system more accessible to all. Visit https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org for more information on how to get legal advice.
How To Get Legal Advice? – Questions To The Court
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Discussion Questions
- How are civil and criminal law different as to whether you have the Constitutional right to an attorney?
- Why does Judge Logan encourage people to not represent themselves in a criminal case?
- Why can clerks not give out legal advice?
- How does access to legal advice make the legal system fairer?
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