Q: Do I have to appear in court in per­son or can my lawyer appear on my behalf?

Once you have met with us in  per­son and retained us, we are potentially able to appear on your behalf for most court preliminary appear­ances. There are some obvi­ous excep­tions that require you to be present in court, for exam­ple a hear­ing or a trial. If you need to attend the court, we will pro­vide you with ample notice so that you can make the appro­pri­ate arrange­ments with work, school or child care.