Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Pennsylvania

Rights to an Attorney

I understand that if a person is arrested, they have the

right to an attorney, and if they cannot afford it, one will

be provided for them. Does this constitutional right only

matter if you are arrested? I am being sued for some

property damage I caused in an Auto Accident and I am

unable to afford a lawyer. Do I have the right to one for

free since I can't afford it?


Asked on 4/04/02, 1:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Rights to an Attorney

No. The Right to Counsel applies only in criminal actions.

Contact your local bar association. They have a list of lawyers who will work for free or at reduced rates.

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Answered on 4/04/02, 6:34 pm


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