Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can someone appear on my behalf?

In a misdemeanor arraignment hearing, who, if anyone, besides a lawyer can appear on the defendant's behalf to protect the defendant from getting a bench warrant issued for failure to appear?


Asked on 10/08/08, 7:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: can someone appear on my behalf?

Only a lawyer can legally represent someone else in court.

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Answered on 10/08/08, 7:10 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: can someone appear on my behalf?

Only a lawyer. No substitutes.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 10/08/08, 7:57 pm


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