Product Description
Prepare and present a winning civil court case!
Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer — safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.
Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you’ll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. F… More >>
Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case
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#1 by Thomas M. Hickey on May 3, 2010 - 7:17 am
The authors have done a fantastic job of abbreviating the court process and have developed a thorough guide to the courts. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in self-representation in personal matters.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Ronald Accornero on May 3, 2010 - 7:41 am
I read the book, designed my case and was found not guilty. Recommended for anyone who gets a ticket and feels they are not guilty.
The book is very detailed and lays out the case for you. You can’t miss and you will have a great time.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by expose abuse on May 3, 2010 - 8:27 am
A useful book in understanding the Courtroom culture, especially if you can not afford your own defense. I sent it to someone at Stafford Creek Corrections and it got there within two days. But the Prison Mail Staff would not let the inmate have it. Three weeks later, a waylaid Certified letter to the Prison Superintendent, and no response whatsoever from any Prison Staff finally resulted in this book getting to that inmate.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Jack Comer on May 3, 2010 - 9:03 am
This is a great book. If you are going to court or going through a child custody case this is a great book especially if you represent yourself.
Sometimes it may be preferrable to pay an attorney to advise you rather than represent you in court. This saves court costs. Therefore this book is a great aid in helping to prepare yourself. Even if you have never gone to court this book is full of knowldege to help you in case you do.
Very useful and practical information.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Karen K. Whitham on May 3, 2010 - 9:16 am
Very informative…. but not quite detailed enough.
You cannot use this book alone to go to trial… or even to file a Complaint or a Motion. It gives general explanations but seriously misses a beat in the details. It would be more accurate if Nolo sold this as a supportive “basic knowledge” book and NOT a “how to try your case”, book.
And as a suggestion I would say that they should have more detailed books that are customized per states? That actually get into the nitty gritty, for instance, how to actually fill out a Complaint Cover Sheet? ect. This book just tells you you need to start your Lawsuit by filing a Complaint. Thats hardly an explanation of how to actually fill out the forms, what each form means, ect.
NOLO is a wonderful resource… but they could be SO much bigger and better.
Rating: 2 / 5