Q: Can I get a pro bono lawyer on a dui charge??
I'm unemployed, can't afford to post bail or a lawyer.I don't think s public defender will have time to give.to my case, there's some issues with arrest. 1,I wasn't stopped, I was parked, had.blood test done hours after arrest ,some others
A:
YES
as long as you can't afford a lawyer the court will appoint the public defender to represent you.
as a rule, they are a LOT better than a CHEAP lawyer that you may find...often better than an expensive lawyer too
A: The pro-bono attorney you are asking about is the Public Defender and, yes, they are always very busy but that doesn't mean they aren't conscientious about the work they do for their clients.
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