Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Ohio

giving legal advice

In Ohio is it legal for a certified legal intern who hasn't passed the bar yet to represent a client in court at adversarial bench trial proceedings?

Also is a paralegal allowed to give legal advice?


Asked on 3/05/08, 11:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Cline Office of the Ohio Public Defender

Re: giving legal advice

Certified legal interns are permitted to represent clients in limited circumstances under the strict supervision of a licensed attorney. I would need to know more about the circumstances of the individual case to answer the question. If you would like to discuss it further, feel free to call me.

Respectfully,

Richard A. Cline

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Answered on 3/05/08, 12:49 pm


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