Do I Need a Lawyer for a Telephonic Hearing?
Telephonic hearings are conducted in similar fashion to a court hearing. For instance, the same formal courtesy must be given and disruptive behavior is not tolerated. A motion can be made for a continuance and your telephone hearing can be appealed.
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The Telephone Hearing
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A telephonic hearing provides a process for telephone court appearances by lawyers and self-represented individuals as an alternative to a personal courtroom appearance, according to the Marin County Superior Court of California.
Lawyer Representation
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Although a lawyer is not required, it could be useful to have one. Lawyers know the law and how to argue your case. In the state of Delaware, a lawyer must appear in person. In Kansas, the lawyer, by telephone, does not have to be at the same location you are at the time of the hearing.
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Self-Representation
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Even though a lawyer is not required to represent you at a telephone hearing, if you don't have one, you must argue your own case and understand the legal ramifications of your statements.
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