Do I need to hire a lawyer by the time of my first court appearance?
No. If you appear at your arraignment and tell the judge you would like to hire a lawyer, they will likely either set another date to give you time to do so, or appoint a public defender (if the charges require it and you are financially eligible). In either case, if you wish to retain an attorney after your first appearance, you should do so immediately thereafter.
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Ross Denison
At the heart of Ross’ commitment to defending individuals accused of crimes is an understanding that state actors and institutions — from police to prosecutors to courts, jails and prisons — too often tread upon the rights to privacy and fairness that we enjoy as Americans and Oregonians.
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