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"The chief judge's directive at issue here clearly discriminates against pro se litigants solely on the basis of their pro se status and, in that respect, lacks any rational basis in fact and thus violates equal protection of the laws" [8] Colorado: Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct Canon III a 7
In San Diego, for example, the number of divorce filings involving at least one pro se litigant rose from 46% in 1992 to 77% in 2000, in Florida from 66% in 1999 to 73% in 2001. [1] California reports in 2001 that over 50% of family matters filings in custody and visitation are by pro se litigants. [2]
The Posner Center of Justice for Pro Se’s has a bold vision: to provide pro bono representation, but also to focus on assisting pro se litigants behind the scenes to help them to successfully ...
"Pro se litigants do not win cases in federal court," said Victor Glasberg, one of a team of attorneys who successfully proved in 2018 that conditions on Virginia's death row violated prisoners ...
Judge Posner retired from the federal bench on September 2, 2017. Posner stated that he had originally planned to retire at the age of 80, but instead retired at 78 due to disputes with other judges on the Seventh Circuit over treatment of pro se litigants. [18] Posner is a pragmatist in philosophy and an economist in legal methodology.
The appellate public defender files an opening brief summarizing the procedural and factual history of the case, indicates that he has explained his evaluation of the case to his client and told the client of his right to file a pro se supplemental brief, asks that the court independently examine the record for arguable issues, and expresses ...
California (1975), the court held that a criminal defendant has the right to knowingly and voluntarily opt for pro se representation at trial. [67] This right is not per se violated by the appointment of standby counsel. [68] There is no constitutional right to self-representation on appeal. [69]
Two guest authors weigh in on both sides of the issue voters will decide on Election Day. | Opinion