Many people think that because they are not lawyers they are at a disadvantage in representing themselves. If you present yourself wisely and with all the information available, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, your strength is “who” you are and being yourself can be your greatest advantage. Don’t worry about case law or courtroom semantics. There are a few key things you need to know, but it’s less than you think. If you want to improve your personal case, you don’t need experience and you don’t necessarily need a lawyer. Instead, what you do is make yourself a welcome guest in the courtroom by being prepared, in writing, before the hearing. This shows respect for the court process and the court becomes more likely to grant what you are asking for.

You will also make an “emotional level” appeal to the court and to the influential people in your case and you will be on your way to success. This is when you really have the upper hand. The opposing side’s attorney is often “cold” and has no real interest in the case. The cases are often with passionate arguments. What sets a top-tier lawyer apart from your average Joe Esquire is not his encyclopedic knowledge of the case law, but rather his ability to present a persuasive argument. That’s what you’re paying for. This is something you can do yourself, probably better. With a little information about the law on technicalities, there’s no reason why you can’t be your own best advocate.