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If a defendant is too poor to hire a lawyer, the court will appoint an attorney for free. But unless there’s a conflict of interests, neither the client nor lawyer has a choice in the assignment. The Criminal Justice Degrees Schools infographic spells out such differences between these types of legal representation. Defendants charged with violent crimes and rapes are represented seven percent of the time by private attorneys compared to four percent of the time by public defenders. Yet …

The top 10 reasons people seek out attorneys are to address life events that most all of us encounter at one time or another. Buying or leasing an auto, hiring a contractor or taking care of an elderly family member top the list.  Do you see any of the needs below coming over the horizon in your life? Interestingly, 3 out of 4 Americans believe their employers should have some role in offering legal services.  Yet only 1 out of …