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I need to find the best lawyer in Missouri, preferably Springfield area, for child custody case. Anyone know how to figure this out? Any references or names?

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[+4] - jespah - 07/28/2014This is what the local Bar Association is for.
[+4] - Ticomaya - 08/09/2014[quote="Romeo Fabulini"]I went through 7 court appearances myself over a 9-month period on a vigilante rap in 2002 and mistakenly let my lawyer do all the talking, and I ended up getting...
[+3] - Ticomaya - 08/09/2014[quote="Shark101"]I need to find the best lawyer in Missouri, preferably Springfield area, for child custody case. Anyone know how to figure this out? Any references or names?[/quote]...
[+3] - Ticomaya - 08/09/2014Pro se attorneys often have fools for clients.
[+3] - OmSigDAVID - 08/13/2014[quote][b]Roger said about defending yourself in court:[/b] I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro...
[+3] - OmSigDAVID - 08/13/2014[quote][b]Roger said about defending yourself in court:[/b] I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro...

@Shark101,

You might do a search for angie's list. Springfield is probably big enough to have a few listings. It's definitely difficult to get a recommendation unless you know someone who has gone through the same thing.

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@Shark101,

This is what the local Bar Association is for.

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@jespah,

I tried that, Jespah. What I got was a selection of lawyers who claimed expertise in the field. Also, I tried Alzheimer's Association, as that was the central issue. Again, the fed me names from a list, one of whom wasn't engaged in that kind of practice. Sorry, but it didn't work for me.

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@roger,

Then they definitely fell down on the job when it came to your needs.

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@jespah,

Indeed. They were about as useful as a phone directory.

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Thanks for the suggestions! I agree it is hard to find a good attorney besides word of mouth. I'm new to the area which is difficult.

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Referrals may help but it is however recommended to meet each of the lawyers in person to get the real taste of professionalism.............

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@Shark101,

Shark101 wrote:

I need to find the best lawyer in Missouri, preferably Springfield area, for child custody case. Anyone know how to figure this out? Any references or names?

Avvo is not the absolute best source, but it might be a good place to start.

LINK to AVVO's Best Family Lawyers in Springfield

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Dunno bout America, but here in England anybody is allowed to be his/her own lawyer in court in any type of case if he doesn't want to have a lawyer.
If it's a simple case we don't need a lawyer to do our talking for us anyway.. Smile

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@Romeo Fabulini,

I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro se.

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@roger,

Pro se attorneys often have fools for clients.

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Roger said about defending yourself in court: I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro se.

Like I said, if it's a simple case we don't need a lawyer to talk for us.
I went through 7 court appearances myself over a 9-month period on a vigilante rap in 2002 and mistakenly let my lawyer do all the talking, and I ended up getting 3 months in jail.
Looking back, I should have given him the boot early on and defended myself and could have enjoyed strutting around the courtroom, I'd have made a great lawyer.. Smile

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@Romeo Fabulini,

Romeo Fabulini wrote:

I went through 7 court appearances myself over a 9-month period on a vigilante rap in 2002 and mistakenly let my lawyer do all the talking, and I ended up getting 3 months in jail.

Oh, yes. You went to jail, so it must be your lawyer's fault. Rolling Eyes

Romeo Fabulini wrote:

Looking back, I should have given him the boot early on and defended myself and could have enjoyed strutting around the courtroom, I'd have made a great lawyer..

You'd have probably gotten 12 months in jail if you'd done that.

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@Ticomaya,

Yeah, but he would have had some fun to recall for the following 12 months.

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I should have been a lawyer myseslf because as a --ahem-- PC wargaming champion I'm able to see the big picture, and the same rules apply to court cases w2hich have to be broken down to their simplest uncluttered basics.
In fact people often ask my advice in discussion forums about court proceedings and charges they're facing because I myself have been there, dun that.. Smile

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There are many good lawyers however it is always recommended that you shop around well......

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OJ Simpsons lawyer team were very good, they confused and disoriented the jury until they were shell-shocked and dazed.
Juries are always the weakest link in the judicial system because if they're a bunch of bozos justice definitely isn't going to be served..

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/simpson-jury_zpsf59c1da7.png~original

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@Romeo Fabulini,

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Roger said about defending yourself in court: I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro se.

Romeo Fabulini wrote:

Like I said, if it's a simple case we don't need a lawyer to talk for us.
I went through 7 court appearances myself over a 9-month period on a vigilante rap in 2002 and mistakenly let my lawyer do all the talking, and I ended up getting 3 months in jail.

Looking back, I should have given him the boot early on and defended myself and
could have enjoyed strutting around the courtroom, I'd have made a great lawyer..

U can probably go back there
when thay r not using the courtroom, e.g. at lunchtime
or after court has adjourned for the day, before thay lock the door,
and u can still enjoy "strutting around the courtroom,"
with no lawyer talking, as u prefer.

If u like it enuf,
u can return ofen for more strutting,
when thay r not using that courtroom.

I advise against breaking in at night for strutting purposes,
unless that is in accordance with English law.

Let us know how it works out.

David

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@Romeo Fabulini,

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Roger said about defending yourself in court: I know someone who did that. It was a total disaster, and I don't believe he can allege incompetent council if he's attorney pro se.

Romeo Fabulini wrote:

Like I said, if it's a simple case we don't need a lawyer to talk for us.
I went through 7 court appearances myself over a 9-month period on a vigilante rap in 2002 and mistakenly let my lawyer do all the talking, and I ended up getting 3 months in jail.

Looking back, I should have given him the boot early on and defended myself and
could have enjoyed strutting around the courtroom, I'd have made a great lawyer..

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