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ABA Family Legal Guide
When and How to Use a Lawyer
1.1 Lawyer Basics
What Is a Lawyer?
- What exactly is a lawyer?
- I come from another country, and I need to hire a lawyer. Are notary publics lawyers?
- What are a lawyer's main duties?
- Is most of a lawyer's time spent arguing cases in court?
- What are the professional requirements for becoming a lawyer?
- Once licensed in one state, is a lawyer automatically allowed to practice law in all states?
- If I have a legal problem, may I hire someone other than a lawyer?
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