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Q: I was pulled over in Kansas and the cops arrested me for DUI. I just work part-time and do not have much money. I know I need a lawyer but I can't afford to pay one. I just found out that I already missed the deadline to contest my license being suspended. How can I get a lawyer to help me?
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having problems. This kind of thing happens every day. When you are charged with a DUI you really need to hire a criminal defense attorney to advocate on your behalf. That being said, I know that attorney fees can be expensive defending a DUI case. If you can't afford an attorney you need to go to the court and let them know that you do not have funds available to hire a DUI defense attorney for your case. I would go in and ask the court clerk for a pauper's affidavit and tell them you would like an attorney appointed to your case. A pauper's affidavit is basically a document that lets the court know that you need help defending yourself. (Not every jurisdiction will call it the same thing, just explain to the court clerk your problem and they will usually help) The court will review the affidavit and determine if you qualify for an appointed attorney, if you do then the court will appoint you a lawyer that is paid for by the court. If they do not then you need to start talking to private lawyers to see if any will help, or at least take payments for their attorney's fees. Remember a DUI is a serious charge that can easily land you in jail, don't wait around until right before your court date. Get out and start addressing this problem right away. Good luck.
Mr. Davies is licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas. He graduated with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, as well as, the University of Kansas with a bachelors in Political science. Mr. Davies' legal articles have been published in various business journals and newspapers across Kansas and Oklahoma. His legal pedigree includes mediating for the Oklahoma Supreme Court, serving as an apprentice for a federal district court judge, and working as an attorney for a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Davies has received numerous honors for his legal work including multiple CALI Excellence for the Future awards, and was named as a Carl Albert Executive Fellow in 2009. He has handled hundreds of cases and helped hundreds of clients.
