I want to help my friend with her court case, but I was told I cannot do that. Why?
Answer
This could be considered "Unlawful Practice of Law" as defined by Judiciary Law § 478 and Judiciary Law § 484. Also see Judiciary Law § 476-A. In Public Access Law Libraries read New York Jurisprudence, Attorneys at Law.
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- What law allows me to represent myself in Court? Opens in new window
- I just learned that the person who is representing me in court is not an attorney. What should I do? Opens in new window
- Judiciary Law § 476-A Action for unlawful practice of the law Opens in new window
- Judiciary Law § 478 Practicing or appearaing as attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered Opens in new window
- Judiciary Law § 484 None but attorneys to practice in the state Opens in new window