Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Can I still get a court appointed lawyer even though I said I would represent myself at the arraingment on a Domestic Violence charge? I have no money and now I know I need one..


Asked on 5/26/10, 2:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Yes. Contact the court ASAP. You can go to the court any time (in most courts) to request a court-appointed attorney. You will probably have to go to the court because forms may be needed, signatures, etc. If you wait until the next hearing dtate (e.g., a pre-trial conference) then the whole case will be delayed to a new date for the new attorney to be appointed and get up to speed. By contacting the court early, you might not contribute to unnecessary delay.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 6:17 am
Stuart Collis Collis, Griffor & Hendra, PC

Yes. You are always entitled to a court appointed attorney at any stage of the proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney of your own.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 7:11 am


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