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Preparing for Court

Virtual Hearings

Updated: June 27, 2024

Can I still have an attorney represent me?

You will have the same rights in a virtual hearing as you would for an in-person hearing. You can contact a legal services organization to look for a lawyer. If you do get a lawyer to represent you, it’s important to talk to your lawyer ahead of time to plan out how you will interact during the hearing. For example, you might type back and forth to each other using an online chat feature. Or there may be an option to speak privately with your lawyer though a virtual “breakout room.” The options may be pre-determined by the court or the judge might allow you and your lawyer to choose.

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