Legal Question in Family Law in District of Columbia
Is it ethical or illegal for an attorney. with her own family present. to serve a subpoena for a deposition to a witness for the opposing party, in other words the service not done by a sheriff or constable?
Asked on 3/13/10, 10:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Sheriff or Marshal's service of a subpoena is not required for this kind of civil matter which allows for service in the manner described. (Whether
or not the attorney's family members were present to witness the service of the subpoena would appear irrelevant.)
Answered on 3/18/10, 11:17 am