Say:
1) You're charged with a civil lawsuit
2) You have money but want to use an appointed lawyer instead of paying for you.
If you can't afford an attorney, the state provides one for you, but if you can, but don't want to pay for one, can you still use a state appointed attorney?
Answer by The Broken Planet
You can request it, but you'll likely be turned down when they find out how much money you have.
HINT: DO NOT LIE TO THEM ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE OR EARN. YOU CAN GET IN A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR THAT.
Answer by eeklutop
they will be sure oyu get alawyer
Answer by ironjag
Sorry...you are on your own.
The right to an attorney appointed for you is in CRIMINAL law and not civil law suits. The intent is to make sure you have an attorney when you are looking at the government taking away your liberty interests (e.g., locking you up).
Answer by FRAGINAL-NOYPI
It is better to hire the lawyer of your choice. In case you know the intricacies of the trial, you can opt to have a lawyer appointed by the court for you.
Answer by Nathan
No lawyers are only appointed for criminal cases. You will have to get your own.
Answer by Mashu
You're currently referring to your miranda rights, which only apply in criminal trials.
You may, in a lawsuit, apply to waive court fees and proceed in forma pauperis, and you are also able to represent yourself. The court is not required to provide a lawyer for you.
Answer by wyomingrider
The court is not required to appoint an attorney in civil cases period --- even if you are penniless.
And even in a criminal case, they will enquire of your assets and if you are able to pay for an attorney, you will not be given one free.
Civil cases do not incur the possiblity of jail so your liberty interest is not an issue, hence the requirement to supply an attorney does not apply to civil cases.
Answer by Kat
Why not pay for one when it comes to situations such as yours...you get what you pay for. There are times in life to cut corners but I don't think this is one. It may pay off to pay for a lawyer rather than have to pay for whatever your being sued for and court costs.
You may think you have a clear cut case but don't be so confidant, people sue for crazy reasons and win. Protect yourself you have means too so I advise you do so.
Answer by J P
Sorry, but I just find it odd that you think someone else, presumably the taxpayers, should pay to defend you in a civil matter (i.e. a private dispute) because you'd prefer not to spend your own money on a lawyer.
Answer by Marty R
You might get a-lot of morons on this! Here is a website that you can go to. www.handelonthelaw.com . The guys name is Bill Handel, he's an attorney, and he has an nationally radio syndicated show every Saturday morning.
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