Why you should not go to Court without an attorney... (NE Phila)

I can't tell you how many people call our office to ask questions about their legal problem or their near approaching hearing or one they attended without counsel. We are happy to answer their questions but never say goodbye without telling them that they should not set foot in a courtroom without counsel. There are rules that govern the court and unless you have an attorney, it is unlikely that the judge is going to let you tell your story. I tell them "It's like taking a pencil to a gunfight. Its just not fair." While the minority of folks listen the majority try their luck. Here are just few stories we hear from those who call us back after they were not so fortunate:

Grandparents who raised their grandchild since birth lost custody to one of the child's parents who was never in the child's life but surfaced after a number of years.

A parent tried to defend a Petiton for Child Support for one child and walked out with a $720.00/mo. obligation against him. His obligation until the child turns 18 will exceed $100,000.00.

A spouse obtains a Protection from Abuse Order against their spouse and he/she has to immediately vacate the marital home which is owned by the both of them! In one case, the spouse who had to vacate had to live in his car until his Court hearing 6 weeks later.

There are far too many more stories to tell. What we tell everyone who calls us in advance of their hearings is that it becomes more expensive and challenging to undo what happens in Court than if they had legal representation at their first hearing. Some judicial decisions are irreversible.

Think twice if you believe that you do not need a lawyer when you go to Court. Call our office to avoid being in the group of folks who wished they did before they went to Court or the ones who did but were feeling lucky and went to Court unrepresented.

Do not gamble with legal matters that could have a long term impact on your life. Call Affordable Legal Center to discuss your problem and find out how we may be able to help you.

Affordable Legal Center, LLC
2448 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-333-LAWS (5297)




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