Question by mrupfrontandreal: I want to practice Law & have my own Firm without a degree or being a member of the Bar?
I have a few thousand and I am thinking about starting my own law firm. I called the local bar and they said it was a crazy idea to do it and that they would not allow me to join the bar without a degree.

All I need to do is rent an office, get my business paperwork squared away, and open up shop.

I was told I need a letter from the bar association as one of many things in order to get my license to practice law.

According to the 1st Amendment, I can do this. IO would guess the grey area probably would be that I may be breaking a law if I call myself a lawyer. So I would have to call myself “Unlicensed Counsel”. But anyone can represent anyone if the judge allows it.

So whats your take on this. Oh, and if you are a lawyer, judge, or anyone who works within the court system, I expect a professional reply.
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I appreciate all the responses I have received. I want to let everyone know that I do not want to commit fraud. I know what it sounds like. Attorneys are great people and most provide a professional and adequate service. But some people cannot afford an attorney. Those people sometimes, would like an alternative between the public defender or having no defense at all. That is where I come in. I plan on learning a lot about the law and conducting myself in a professional, yet laid back manner. I just will not charge a lot for my services like most attorneys do. My time is valuable but I am not as qualified as an attorney. I am trying to help people out, not take their money. I plan on helping some people that also cannot pay. Thats what I want to do. No defraud someone. I will make it very clear I am not an attorney. Just wanted to clear that up.

Best answer:

Answer by CC
Yeah, good luck with that one.

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