Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

special power of attorney to represent in suit. When financialy retaining attorney is out of the question.


Asked on 3/11/10, 3:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Are you asking whether you can authorize a non-lawyer to represent you in court? The answer is no. Representing someone else's interests in court is practicing law. Practicing law without a license is illegal. By definition, only lawyers are licensed to practice law.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 3:28 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you are asking if a non-lawyer can represent someone in court with a POA, the answer is no.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 4:44 pm


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