Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

Court appointed / GAL

When may a prisoner / incarcerated person be given a GAL or Court appointed counsel in a CIVIL matter?


Asked on 5/22/08, 8:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Court appointed / GAL

there are usually no court appointd lawyers on civil matters... Depending on the lawsuit my office may be willing to take it on contingency, meaning that there would be no fee out of pocket associated with the case...

feel free to contact my office at 212.709.8303 for a free phone consultation

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Answered on 5/22/08, 8:34 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Court appointed / GAL

Generally, whenever substantial rights of the prisoner may be implicated in the civil matter.

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Answered on 5/22/08, 8:37 am


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