Cruz Law, PLLC Blog

Often when someone needs to go to court, they consider whether they will represent themselves in court or hire an attorney. This is a legitimate concern for many because of cost concerns, time constraints, and other priorities in their life. This is a two-part series. This blog post sheds light on why someone might choose to represent themselves in a criminal case or traffic ticket case. But we also discuss what could happen if things do not go well for you in court and why hiring a lawyer might be advantageous to you. That’s not all, in the coming weeks, stay tuned for Part II – Do I Need a Lawyer for a Civil Case? where we focus on the benefits of having a lawyer for a domestic violence protective order and civil no-contact order hearing.