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ABA Family Legal Guide
When and How to Use a Lawyer
1.1 Lawyer Basics
Sometimes it seems that lawyers are everywhere these days--in TV dramas, actual televised cases, and all sections of the newspaper, including the sports pages. But how does someone become a lawyer, and what do they do in cases that don't make news?
This section will address these questions.
1-1a. What Is a Lawyer?
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