Representing Yourself: Don’t Go it Alone

Representing yourself in court can feel impossible. You’re up against the system and it feels like everyone knows what they’re doing but you. Maybe you can’t afford a lawyer, but still need help. What do you do? Hire a legal coach!

 

What is legal coaching? Legal coaching is a process where a legal professional assists you behind the scenes while you’re representing yourself. With legal coaching, you don’t have to go it alone. Your legal coach can provide legal advice, help prepare documents and legal arguments and guide you through the legal process. It’s like driving with a GPS system. You keep control of the wheel while the legal coach guides you on the best route to get you to your destination. You get to work collaboratively with your legal coach on an individually tailored legal strategy that will play to your strengths to work toward the outcome you’re looking for.

 

But I can’t afford a lawyer? With legal coaching, you pay what you can afford. You are not locked in with a large retainer; you just purchase the services you want when you want them. That means no spending money you didn’t expect to or using up your budget before your case is even over.

 

What can a legal coach do for you?

  • Provide legal advice;

  • Prepare a legal strategy plan for you;

  • Help you draft legal documents and prepare court forms;

  • Review documents and court forms for you and suggest revisions;

  • Review and assess evidence for you;

  • Help with legal research; and

  • Be on call during court appearances and mediation sessions for you to call to ask questions as needed.

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