Columbia, IL asked in Legal Malpractice, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights

Q: How can I receive legal representation if the courts say I don't qualify for a public defender because I

Because I'm not being charged with a felony but am unable to afford to hire an attorney? Also how can I find a lawyer to sue a different court for double jepardy? I had to pay bond to get out of jail, can not get my bond money back, plus a lot more all because they didn't file their paper right. I was 8ssued a warrant for tickets I had already plead to, paid for, and served jail time for.

1 Lawyer Answer
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Some of the issues depends on the state you are in. You do not indicate the state

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