asking for friend... but is there a major difference between using a court appointed attorney rather than hiring one?
2:48p, 4/26/24
In reply to Zaphod
I'd say ask OJ Simpson, but he's not around anymore.Zaphod said:
asking for friend... but is there a major difference between using a court appointed attorney rather than hiring one?
2:57p, 4/26/24
There are a lot of great public defenders, and there are a lot of really bad private defense attorneys. But as with many things in life, you often get what you pay for.
2:57p, 4/26/24
In reply to Claude!
Is this legal advice?Claude! said:
There are a lot of great public defenders, and there are a lot of really bad private defense attorneys. But as with many things in life, you often get what you pay for.
2:59p, 4/26/24
In reply to Ornlu
Nah, just folksy wisdom.Ornlu said:Is this legal advice?Claude! said:
There are a lot of great public defenders, and there are a lot of really bad private defense attorneys. But as with many things in life, you often get what you pay for.
5:29p, 4/26/24
Choose an attorney that has a background in geology.
This will provide an advantage during depositions.
6:50p, 4/26/24
A limerick
There once was an old man named Bill
Who liked to run up a tall, steep hill.
But, when someone inquired:
Bill, don't you ever get tired?
He said: "Nah."
There once was an old man named Bill
Who liked to run up a tall, steep hill.
But, when someone inquired:
Bill, don't you ever get tired?
He said: "Nah."
7:16p, 4/26/24
In reply to Zaphod
A court appointed attorney usually requires you not being able to afford hiring a private attorneyZaphod said:
asking for friend... but is there a major difference between using a court appointed attorney rather than hiring one?
7:43p, 4/26/24
What happened to the thread with the guy *****ing about how his court appointed attorneys screwed him over? Or something like that. Was a month or so ago.
12:33p, 4/27/24
Price doesn't usually matter. Find someone who sounds likes she is fighting for you, see how often she wants to discuss the case with you, does he/she quickly outline a defense strategy, and finally do they actually know the law (you'd be surprised how confidently that can totally miss the basic elements of a law)? OVERRATED usually.
Engineers are typical of much higher IQ than lawyers. Could an engineer do law school - absolutely but how would a law student fare in junior/senior tough engineering classes? Just because they use technical jargon don't be impressed. It's just legal speak. I know a guy who flunked out of engineering school and became an attorney. Your average attorney is WAY overrated. Do they listen to your strategies. Many will be overworked and your case will get little if any of their attention.
Engineers are typical of much higher IQ than lawyers. Could an engineer do law school - absolutely but how would a law student fare in junior/senior tough engineering classes? Just because they use technical jargon don't be impressed. It's just legal speak. I know a guy who flunked out of engineering school and became an attorney. Your average attorney is WAY overrated. Do they listen to your strategies. Many will be overworked and your case will get little if any of their attention.
1:09p, 4/27/24
In reply to Zaphod
Yes, there can be significant differences between using a court-appointed attorney and hiring one privately.
1. **Cost**: One of the most notable differences is cost. A court-appointed attorney is provided by the government if you cannot afford to hire your own. In contrast, hiring a private attorney means you're responsible for their fees, which can vary widely depending on their experience, reputation, and the complexity of your case.
2. **Experience and Expertise**: While court-appointed attorneys are often competent, they may be handling numerous cases simultaneously, which can limit the time and attention they can dedicate to your case. On the other hand, hiring a private attorney allows you to choose someone with specific expertise relevant to your case and who can give it their full attention.
3. **Workload and Caseload**: Court-appointed attorneys are usually assigned cases by the court, and they may have heavy caseloads, leading to less time to devote to each case. Private attorneys generally have more control over their workload and can prioritize your case accordingly.
4. **Quality of Representation**: Private attorneys may be more motivated to achieve the best possible outcome for you because they depend on their reputation and client satisfaction for future business. Court-appointed attorneys are also motivated to provide competent representation, but the incentive structure can be different.
5. **Communication and Accessibility**: With a private attorney, you typically have more direct access to them and can communicate more freely about your case. Court-appointed attorneys may have limited availability due to their workload or office policies.
6. **Confidentiality**: Hiring a private attorney ensures that all communications between you and your lawyer are confidential. While court-appointed attorneys are also bound by attorney-client confidentiality, some people may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive matters with a private attorney.
Ultimately, whether to use a court-appointed attorney or hire one privately depends on your financial situation, the complexity of your case, and your personal preferences regarding the level of attention and expertise you want for your defense.
Chat GPT:Zaphod said:
asking for friend... but is there a major difference between using a court appointed attorney rather than hiring one?
Yes, there can be significant differences between using a court-appointed attorney and hiring one privately.
1. **Cost**: One of the most notable differences is cost. A court-appointed attorney is provided by the government if you cannot afford to hire your own. In contrast, hiring a private attorney means you're responsible for their fees, which can vary widely depending on their experience, reputation, and the complexity of your case.
2. **Experience and Expertise**: While court-appointed attorneys are often competent, they may be handling numerous cases simultaneously, which can limit the time and attention they can dedicate to your case. On the other hand, hiring a private attorney allows you to choose someone with specific expertise relevant to your case and who can give it their full attention.
3. **Workload and Caseload**: Court-appointed attorneys are usually assigned cases by the court, and they may have heavy caseloads, leading to less time to devote to each case. Private attorneys generally have more control over their workload and can prioritize your case accordingly.
4. **Quality of Representation**: Private attorneys may be more motivated to achieve the best possible outcome for you because they depend on their reputation and client satisfaction for future business. Court-appointed attorneys are also motivated to provide competent representation, but the incentive structure can be different.
5. **Communication and Accessibility**: With a private attorney, you typically have more direct access to them and can communicate more freely about your case. Court-appointed attorneys may have limited availability due to their workload or office policies.
6. **Confidentiality**: Hiring a private attorney ensures that all communications between you and your lawyer are confidential. While court-appointed attorneys are also bound by attorney-client confidentiality, some people may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive matters with a private attorney.
Ultimately, whether to use a court-appointed attorney or hire one privately depends on your financial situation, the complexity of your case, and your personal preferences regarding the level of attention and expertise you want for your defense.
1:28p, 4/27/24
In reply to Ginormus Ag
https://texags.com/forums/12/topics/3457502/replies/67455617
Found him!
Ginormus Ag said:
What happened to the thread with the guy *****ing about how his court appointed attorneys screwed him over? Or something like that. Was a month or so ago.
https://texags.com/forums/12/topics/3457502/replies/67455617
Found him!
1:31p, 4/27/24
In what I've seen (movies and TV) court-appointed attorneys are usually disorganized, confused about what case they're presenting, and appear to think all their clients should plead out so they don't have to actually argue the case.
My sister is a public defender (not criminal) and is remarkably smart but I hate the career she chose for herself.
My sister is a public defender (not criminal) and is remarkably smart but I hate the career she chose for herself.
2:09p, 4/27/24
One is like a copperhead, the other like a rattlesnake. Neither should you associate with any more than you absolutely have to. If their boat is sinking, pretend you didn't see it.
9:08a, 4/28/24
In reply to Milwaukees Best Light
Prosecutors would love to have you on the jury...
"If he isn't guilty, then why was he arrested?"
Milwaukees Best Light said:
Perhaps stop breaking the law and none of this matters.
Prosecutors would love to have you on the jury...
"If he isn't guilty, then why was he arrested?"
9:33a, 4/28/24
In reply to permabull
I've had to sit in jury pools a few times (never been selected as I fit a category that gets struck all the time) and in small talk with others sitting around, you've got several camps with their thoughts and there is a pretty sizable one that thinks that way.permabull said:Milwaukees Best Light said:
Perhaps stop breaking the law and none of this matters.
Prosecutors would love to have you on the jury...
"If he isn't guilty, then why was he arrested?"
9:37a, 4/28/24
Short answer: like others have said, you usually get what you pay for. There are certainly some excellent public defenders out there but a good many of them are underpaid and overworked. It may well be the difference between being represented by Lionel Hutz or the Blue Haired Lawyer.
9:55a, 4/29/24
In reply to BartInLA
I love this schtick. I really am starting to wonder if your wife left you for a lawyer.