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an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client
Choosing to represent yourself in court rather than hiring a lawyer is usually very unwise. A: "I'm licensed and all, so I'm just going to represent myself. What's the problem?" B: "Well, you know what they say—an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client." Does he seriously think he can represent himself in court just because he went to a few semesters of law school? Hoo boy, an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client. A: "What do you mean, a lawyer? I'm going to represent myself!" B: "Just keep in mind that an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client, OK?" A: "Gee, thanks."
jailhouse attorney
slang An inmate of a prison or jail who is or has become knowledgeable enough about the law to provide legal advice or representation to themselves or others. I couldn't afford to hire a lawyer, and the state was too slow providing me with one, so I had to rely on a couple of jailhouse attorneys I met in the slammer to help me file my appeal. I really would recommend hiring a real lawyer. You shouldn't be basing your case on what some jailhouse attorney is telling you.
strike (one) from the roll (of solicitors/attorneys)
To be banned from practicing as a solicitor or attorney. The judge ruled that the only way to protect public confidence in the legal system was to strike him from the roll for his unprofessional and immoral behavior. Thompson is appealing the court's decision to strike her from the roll of attorneys as new evidence suggests her implication in the crime may have been fabricated by others.
strike (one) off the roll (of solicitors/attorneys)
To be banned from practicing as a solicitor or attorney. The judge ruled that the only way to protect public confidence in the legal system was to strike him off the roll for his unprofessional and immoral behavior. Thompson is appealing the court's decision to strike her off the roll of attorneys as new evidence suggests her implication in the crime may have been fabricated by others.
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- an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client
- at the point of (doing something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be (as) serious as a heart attack
- (the) odds are against (something)
- all-nighter