Four Keys to Represent Yourself in Court Pro Se

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  • @answer420
    @answer420 Рік тому +55

    When your case is too big for any law firm to want to touch, you must represent yourself. This is a mammoth task in which I am faced, and I will rise to the challenge.

    • @bryanmoreno1074
      @bryanmoreno1074 9 місяців тому +8

      Good luck to you, Im on the same boat

    • @r.s.zabriskie1930
      @r.s.zabriskie1930 8 місяців тому +2

      Watch you tube videos on whatever matter ur facing for example facing eviction & you're going to represent yourself, very valuable if u do

    • @wellwellmymichelle
      @wellwellmymichelle 8 місяців тому +5

      Good luck to you. I am in the same boat. My daughter's school is suing me for $50,000.00. I have called numerous attorneys. no one will touch this case.

    • @maritzacampos2379
      @maritzacampos2379 7 місяців тому +1

      Im being sued by the los Angeles County sheriff department for over 200,000 and I don't even have money to afford a lawyer 🥲

    • @aemermujaddid7671
      @aemermujaddid7671 7 місяців тому

      Rules of evidence are drafted by the States Supreme Courts not the legislators.

  • @ashleybellerose7104
    @ashleybellerose7104 7 місяців тому +19

    It scares me when people say i don't recommend it because I have no darn choice, guys ... please just give me the best advice. Id have a attorney if i could afford one

    • @ThePro-Se
      @ThePro-Se Місяць тому

      @@ashleybellerose7104 what's the situation?

    • @ThePro-Se
      @ThePro-Se Місяць тому

      @@ashleybellerose7104 sorry for the delay, I didn't see this

  • @gigsquared3611
    @gigsquared3611 Рік тому +22

    These are great information. It is daunting representing yourself because you have to be prepared. In my case I did hire a lawyer but quickly realized the other side used litigation as tool and there was no way I would survive keeping a lawyer. First step I took was get a basic understanding of the law by taking a free course on Introduction to American Law, this was intro to civil, criminal, contract and constitutional law. When I was served by the other side I used discovery and pre trail motions to buy me time to learn and also get used to the court so instead of me showing up for trial I had 4 hearings before trial and the other side did not like it but my chances was much higher. You also have to understand for you to have a better chance in representing yourself you have to be prepared. You have to know your case in and out, you have to know what exhibit you are going to present, what type of objections the other side might raise, what type of cross examination questions to ask the other side etc. basically if someone wakes you up in the middle of the night you should be able to present the case.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +3

      You are someone who gets it!

    • @fsestarr7788
      @fsestarr7788 Рік тому +4

      I think my daughter and friend are tired of me talking about it. But what they don't understand is I'm practically using them for practice. How to deliver in an effective way. I've just turned in my initial disclosure. I have over 33 exhibits. Most importantly i was able to find a document to show my employer submitted fraudulent documents to the EEOC. I filed a rule 9B. I plan to use their own position statement against them. I feel like no one can tell your story better than you. Attorneys have too many cases, to just focus on yours the way you will. You will find the little details that matter. That being said, GOOD LUCK!!

    • @lorencast
      @lorencast 6 місяців тому

      Wonderful advice❤❤ thank you so much!

  • @chantelmorset7176
    @chantelmorset7176 5 місяців тому +10

    A prepared person can represent themselves successfully . The problem is getting a judge with integrity and will follow the law.

    • @sugabay
      @sugabay 5 місяців тому +1

      Say that again sista

    • @ThePro-Se
      @ThePro-Se 3 місяці тому +1

      That's the issue

    • @qolayahsirafi1808
      @qolayahsirafi1808 Місяць тому +1

      Indeed, that's the issue.

  • @Dustin-yc4lx
    @Dustin-yc4lx Рік тому +63

    I think its best to represent yourself because most of the lawyers are in the pockets of the judges and they're all just in it for the money

    • @fsestarr7788
      @fsestarr7788 Рік тому +15

      most importantly they really don't know your story like you do. they have 10 plus clients. they will not find the small details that you will. Who can tell your story better than you? NO ONE!!!!

    • @nonoise1965
      @nonoise1965 Рік тому

      @@fsestarr7788 exactly !!

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +7

      I am not 100% certain what “lawyers are in the pockets of the judges” means. Please explain.
      As for lawyers being “just in it for the money,” I have two thoughts that immediately come to mind. First, I often wonder why people say that about lawyers but not others in the workforce. Do you think your dentist, auto mechanic, and plumber are doing what they do because they love your teeth, your car, and your toilet, whereas the lawyer doesn’t care one bit and is just in it for the money? The truth of the matter is that most professionals do what they do because of a combination of financial and non-financial reasons.
      Second, there are so many lawyers that I think it is unfair to the group them all into one category labeled, “Just in it for the money.” Every major city in the United States has a legal services organization full of lawyers who do not charge the public for their services. Every major law in this country that governs the way we treat each other has had a lawyer involved in either the creation of the law or the interpretation of the law. And some of those lawyers were involved in those cases more because they wanted to help shape society than because they wanted make a buck.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +7

      @@fsestarr7788 I agree with you. However, the unfortunate challenge for people who represent themselves is that they have to figure out how to tell that story in a courtroom with the constraints that the judicial system places on them.

    • @Dustin-yc4lx
      @Dustin-yc4lx Рік тому +2

      Well I will explain it to you why I think that

  • @jacobcavender6346
    @jacobcavender6346 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for giving advice to the general public! My grandfather suffered multiple strokes and was also being abused by a live in partner. He doesn't have the money for a lawyer and was having trouble with his insurance, emergency guardianship is what got me started, followed by conservatorship, restraining order, starting divorce proceedings as they are considered "common law". it has been a LOT of work and I have garnered a new respect for law and its proceedings! Without the help of individuals like yourself navigating these waters would have been next to impossible and an embarrassing waste of time. Thank you

  • @jordanjames6729
    @jordanjames6729 Рік тому +15

    I've had 3 different lawyers from 3 different law firms. Yes I learned some great things from them but ultimately they became disinterested and started to drop the ball as in not submitting the evidence before a hearing despite me giving it to them.

    • @kylelove927
      @kylelove927 11 місяців тому +1

      Because lawyers are officers of the court. They have no duty to work for you, in your best interest.

    • @ashleybellerose7104
      @ashleybellerose7104 7 місяців тому

      ​@kylelove927 pretty sure once you have a lawyer representing you, you do need to give them all documents. They do the work for you. Thats why you pay them a butt ton of money my guy

    • @chantelmorset7176
      @chantelmorset7176 5 місяців тому

      When they sign that contract to represent you, they can be held accountable for not representing your case with your best interest in mind.They must follow proper process and procedure and see your case to the end. I had three hearings representing myself. The judges were working against me.
      During discovery process I had requested employees information and the HR Director asked the judge if she had to give it to me. The judge told her no you can refer to them as employee 1,2,3. The judge knew I would need that contact information to subpoena those employees. That was a violation of my constitutional rights. You have a right to be due process, a rights to be heard, a right to Equal protection under the law. The judge refused to adhere to the appeal process. So corrupt.

    • @unityaboriginelove6595
      @unityaboriginelove6595 2 місяці тому

      @@chantelmorset7176 - wow. What was the outcome? What employee information did you need? You can find a lot of these employees information on social media sites to contact them.

  • @charlesmonroe8288
    @charlesmonroe8288 Рік тому +8

    Very good advice. I am a former jailhouse lawyer, and went to paralegal school on the outside as well. Actual law library is better than the internet. The law libraries not only have rule books, statutory books, case books, and sample forms,; they also have Shepard's (for updating your cases), volumes on State and Federal Practices and Procedures, and some law libraries have the West's Key Digest. These are the tools of legal research.

    • @Dustin-yc4lx
      @Dustin-yc4lx Рік тому +1

      I know it is and the Constitution is the law of the land

  • @jonathansmith4392
    @jonathansmith4392 7 місяців тому +2

    Attorney. Moore does an excellent job in explaining four keys that a pro se litigant should know and implement prior to a trial, particularly setting in on trials similar to his or her own case. I really benefitted from watching Attorney Moore's video.

  • @RealTalk713
    @RealTalk713 Рік тому +3

    I do research and draft documents so if anyone need help. Reach out dont let your case be dismissed because they will try to say its baseless upon law or fact.

    • @raquelrealty
      @raquelrealty 2 місяці тому

      @realtalk7113 How can you help me

  • @jamesdemery8786
    @jamesdemery8786 Рік тому +3

    I received discoveries and financial papers, I got my attorney everything she needed in march, she never did anything with it and withdrew in July, apparently she sent the answers back for only a portion, not my financials and I have trial October 20th

  • @pocahontas4583
    @pocahontas4583 Рік тому +3

    I found some advocacy groups for domestic abuse in my state that offer free calls with attorneys and it’s been extremely helpful for me. They even sit on the phone and walk me through what forms to fill out and how, how to word things on motions I’m filing, etc. I know there are also paid legal lines I’ve been referred to but I think they’re basically the same thing and cost like $20 per 30 minute call. My issue is going to be the actual in court/public speaking to the judge without someone else representing me.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +1

      Where are you located (which state)?

    • @pocahontas4583
      @pocahontas4583 Рік тому +1

      I’m in Texas.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +1

      My recollection is that the Texas Advocacy Project in Austin assists people are victims of domestic abuse.
      As for dealing with judges, I am thinking about making a video on that topic. One of my do-it-yourself clients had a tough experience with a judge last week. Once I figure out what I want to say about the topic, I will make a video.
      If you want to briefly talk through the process of what that motion to compel would play out, then schedule a phone call with me. A link to my calendar is in the description for the video.

    • @pocahontas4583
      @pocahontas4583 Рік тому

      ⁠@@damonmoorepageyes it’s the Texas Advocacy Group that I’ve been working with. They have licensed Attorneys that you can schedule calls with. I forgot the name of the other group that I was told about that charges a fee for their calls.

    • @RealTalk713
      @RealTalk713 Рік тому +1

      You got it love, UA-cam and see if you can find actual court procedures, practice at home, maybe record you self. I'm thinking about doing mock hearings because a lot of ppl get nervous and forget to object or ask for certain things to be introduced into evidence. Just emerge yourself into finding all the info needed, this is your time to soak up it all. If I have free time I can help by doing research on statues, codes, motions etc for a exchange of a review.

  • @amalali504
    @amalali504 Рік тому +1

    Hi from London, UK. This is very sage advice which in principal applicable here too. I'm still going through it but having sat on hearings as its possible for members of the public to observe, I've seen a few times where a misunderstanding of the CPR rules or not being fully prepared for every eventuality has unravelled someone's case to their detriment. On the other hand it helped demystify the daunting prospector being in court. Lawyers who can navigate this are key but where money is tight, doing all the leg work required and handing over the more complicated elements in preparation for the trial to a professional can be a way forward and is so far working. Finding a good fit advocate who's candid and realistic is also key to minis the stress and may make or break your case.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It is great to hear that my information can have some use outside of the U.S.

    • @amalali504
      @amalali504 Рік тому

      @@damonmoorepage You're welcome. In the interest of adding context, the main difference in representation here is the distinction between Solicitor (who prepares the case up to trial e.g CMC Hearings/Witness Statements /adherence to Directions etc) and the Barrister (who's the advocate with permission to present the case before the Court). The two work in tandem. Hence its possible for a Litigant In Person with restricted funds with the right guidance/advice as well as aptitude/ determination and time to do a lot of the work usually undertaken by a Solicitor & hire the latter for the trial.
      I thought it maybe useful should you encounter British clients in future.

  • @JoshuaHorvath
    @JoshuaHorvath 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing, this has been the most thorough and helpful video I have found so far.

  • @thatgirlalivia
    @thatgirlalivia 4 місяці тому +1

    This was definitely helpful thank you so much for making this video!

  • @abovethenoise1718
    @abovethenoise1718 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you counselor. I'm a Pro Se litigant defending my 76 yo disabled father who has traumatic brain injury from Vietnam 100% rating. I know the red tape and bureaucracy serve to dissuade vexious litigants, but I worry that if they allowed him to be financially abused, deprived of commute, and Criminal harrassment by theft of 2 vehicles. I wouldn't call it misappropriation. We had unlawful rate hikes, no landlord or landlord agent, and so much more. I really need direction... Im losing hope. He lacks capacity, 100% honorable Diwali Veteran (supposedly federally protected)but the man did none any harm, he was a victim of police abuse when i was a child, and had to have me taken as a fake harassment call revealed a misdemeanor warrant. A traffic warrant and as his son, his chosen caretaker, had to leave by ambulance, and was broken emotions with new injuries. Who is suppose to be the first line of defense to "at risk" Elders who lack capacity and mentally traumatized. (Along with his suffering, his son was taken because of his landlord. Cops killed his oldest in 2017, and you can imagine what seeing cops grab me like that did to him. You would swear I robbed a bank or something, and it took 3 days for arraignment, and $1,400.00 paid on a $500.00 bond. I don't beg, but for my father, for a comrade, for the honorably discharged medic and I'm begging for someone to just give a shit. L

    • @wooski9022
      @wooski9022 Рік тому +1

      One of the saddest days of my life was the day I realized the “America” I grew up believing & being proud of, was totally false. Every branch & system within our government is totally corrupt & the “justice” system is probably the worst one IMO. It has basically turned into he who has the money wins. In civil & family court it’s even worse bc you have no “right to an attorney” so you’re just screwed if you can afford one basically. And often times the consequences stemming from both civil & family court cases can be just as devastating to an individual as any criminal case could be. The main remedy the common people have is by way of the jury. Take jury duty seriously & stop giving these prosecutors the benefit of doubt. We could literally take back a good portion of our rights via jurors

  • @elpllc7541
    @elpllc7541 Рік тому +13

    The reason to not hire attorney is that they do nothing but take your money. They do not represent you with any conviction. They only want your money. At the end of the day, the result is the same whether or not you have an attorney representing you. I’ve had the misfortune of hiring attorneys that did not represent me appropriately. Everything is about a plea and the case is resolved. Game over. Next case

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому

      You said everything is about a plea and the case is resolved. That leads me to believe that your personal experience with lawyers involved criminal cases. I have found that the criminal justice can be very frustrating for reasons that go far beyond whether you are able to afford an attorney.

    • @MarriageFraudSurvivors
      @MarriageFraudSurvivors Рік тому +2

      I couldn’t agree more! My lawyer lied just as worse as my ex! And it costs too much money. Just represent yourself bc you know your story.

    • @Allah-k4g
      @Allah-k4g Рік тому +1

      Don't you guys take the same oath as police and prosecutors etc ????

    • @csmgmobile
      @csmgmobile Рік тому +3

      So true. I’ve hired and fired several because that wouldn’t do their job because of being friends with the opposing side’s attorney! A lot of attorneys work together and sometimes work against the one that hired them

    • @chrisprysok7634
      @chrisprysok7634 10 місяців тому

      Ai might not put caselaw in your lap, but it will parse data fast as blinking.

  • @freshjive14
    @freshjive14 2 роки тому +5

    You explained everything I’ve loss sleep about thank you!

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  2 роки тому

      I am happy to hear that I could provide some useful information!

  • @JPeck-kr8km
    @JPeck-kr8km 3 місяці тому

    Very clear, better than the others I've watched. Thank you

  • @falaahblackwell1535
    @falaahblackwell1535 Рік тому +1

    Attorney’s first loyalty is to the Bar association.. Representing yourself put you in position to make a special appearance challenging the jurisdiction and preserving you constitutional rights which is law. Using a attorney automatically is a general appearance put you in jurisdiction under the United State which is a corporation within the District of Columbia.. Which is legal

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому

      Your statement that using an attorney “automatically is a general appearance” is not correct. It is not the use of an attorney that makes an appearance either a general one or a special one. It is the document that the person files first that makes an appearance a general one or a special one. Or, to say it more precisely, a lawyer can file a special appearance for a party if the lawyer does it at the right time.

  • @headbangerministries
    @headbangerministries Рік тому +1

    I'm in San Diego and my father died ten years ago leaving an inheritance for his four Sons. The older brother is the trustee and he's been ripping us off since 2013. He refuses to give accountability and also he's been renting units of the property since 2013 and he's been pocketing everything. And I've been compiling everything I can to submit for a case against him for breach of fiduciary duties. I've already gone through every fiduciary duty state statute and the ones that are violated. I don't have an attorney I cannot afford an attorney so I have to do this all by myself. He also made a fraudulent like buyout for me and on the will there is a clause he violated. I reached out to the notary public on why she and the trustee lied on the document and she replied that she no longer has the Journal. I also asked the trustee via email why he violated that clause and created that fraudulent notary then the trusty reply back confessing that he knew it was a violation but he wanted me out of the way

  • @RealTalk713
    @RealTalk713 Рік тому +2

    Also remember your facts are not the cause of action (s) Negligence, Emotional Distress, Retaliation, premises liability etc are examples. And then your facts have to outline the elements under that cause of actions and be sure to use the certain words stated under those elements. Its possible to be a good pro se just alot of reading.

    • @unityaboriginelove6595
      @unityaboriginelove6595 2 місяці тому

      Example: I was retaliated against due to the filing of an EEOC discrimination charge based on my protected class.

  • @RealTalk713
    @RealTalk713 Рік тому

    The best thing is to learn the rules plus Go to the court website read other attorneys motion and mirror as it pertains to you. Then go read statues & codes Trcp, penal, health etc. make sure what your suing for had a remedy so you can get that relief.

  • @ThePro-Se
    @ThePro-Se 3 місяці тому

    This is helpful. Thanks for putting it together.

  • @4urSweetTooth
    @4urSweetTooth 22 дні тому

    I am interested in representing myself for a wrongful termination/ADA Discrimination claim. I have questions about the process.

  • @charlesbikas3405
    @charlesbikas3405 Рік тому +1

    This is a truly great video. Thank you :)

  • @cainsaffiliates2661
    @cainsaffiliates2661 2 місяці тому

    Mr Damon,
    Do County District Attorney’s have to have an oath of office on file with Secretary of State and a Bond to do Public business?

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  2 місяці тому

      I have never heard of any requirement like that. Why do you ask?

  • @Dustin-yc4lx
    @Dustin-yc4lx Рік тому +1

    It's pretty playing simple if you go to law library and do some studying you can learn a lot and do it yourself

  • @heidiclement4923
    @heidiclement4923 Рік тому +1

    I have a question. How do I challenge a court case revolving around a witness testifying I ran a stop sign and hit another vehicle? No lawyer will take the case, even though I can physically prove the police report wrong and at least 50% of the witness' statement?

  • @bradenevans514
    @bradenevans514 Місяць тому

    Great advice. Thank you

  • @chantelmorset7176
    @chantelmorset7176 5 місяців тому

    Looking up opinion from appeal court or decision from the Supreme court.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  5 місяців тому

      Are you saying that is something you recommend, or are you saying that is something I recommended? The way your message came in to me prevents me from having any context for your comment.
      Also, if the 7176 represents your birth date, then belated birthday wishes are in order.🙂

  • @shlomogoldenstein344
    @shlomogoldenstein344 2 місяці тому

    One thing I’d like to mention as well is to be careful if you’re thinking about using AI to help you draft motions. I was curious to see how accurate it was at citing case law, practice book sections, statutes, etc. and I’ve noticed it’ll tend to get confused and pull bits out from different irrelevant sources. For example, I was asking for it to draft a motion to dismiss and it claimed I can dismiss a motion on the grounds that the other party is filing a frivolous motion only to discover that that section it cited doesn’t mention that at all and the only grounds for dismissal are lack of court jurisdiction, insufficient process, etc.
    So if you’re representing yourself pro se, you need to do extensive research on all relevant case law, statutes, practice book sections, and procedures yourself prior to filing or defending yourself. The only instance AI can help would be to better organize your arguments and make your motions sound more fluent.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  2 місяці тому

      I provide a coaching service for clients who want to represent themselves but are willing to pay an attorney to discuss strategy and review documents. One of the things that I noticed when I looked at coaching clients' AI-generated document is that the case citations were not very good. So my experience lines up with what you have seen.

  • @GMLwholesale
    @GMLwholesale 27 днів тому

    I’m trying to sue the police department for faster arrest. Destruction of evidence and much more. Was in jail 10 days. So difficult to find an attorney

  • @SK-pg7nb
    @SK-pg7nb 11 місяців тому

    I am representing myself in family court regarding 7 motions for contempt i filed against my ex. I cannot hire a lawyer because i spent the better part of two years fighting for enforcement of our parenting agreement. I still owe my last lawyer 10s of 1000s of dollars.
    I am extremely organized, oddly calm in court (i think because I have been in family court w this man for over 17 years now) and, in my last status, i asked for and was granted a hearing. My ex has now brought a new wrinkle to this in trying to kick jurisdiction to his new home state. (I'm in illinois, he is in Texas) his lawyer in Texas is a real drama queen. Oiy! His new lawyer in illinois...total opposite.
    Id appreciate a consult with you. But it would need to be soon. My hearing is coming up next week.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  11 місяців тому +1

      Two of the states in which I am licensed to practice law are Texas and Illinois. You should be able to use the following link to schedule a phone call: DamonCalendar.as.me/

    • @SK-pg7nb
      @SK-pg7nb 10 місяців тому +1

      @@damonmoorepage Thank you! I am looking forward to meeting with you.

    • @SK-pg7nb
      @SK-pg7nb 10 місяців тому

      Are you still available? I am having trouble logging in

  • @tommycofield7434
    @tommycofield7434 9 місяців тому

    What's the difference between assistance of counsel vs. being represented by attorney?

  • @luckyphillips667
    @luckyphillips667 Рік тому

    What a real dude. I needed hear that

  • @JDoran1211
    @JDoran1211 3 місяці тому

    Where do you find videos of family court hearings online?

  • @sitara1279
    @sitara1279 9 місяців тому

    do you have any advice about to prepare for a guardian ship case for a disabled person if your are representing yourself in that type of case

  • @terril.3030
    @terril.3030 Рік тому +1

    Damon, so true. Thank you!

  • @FaAa-o6r
    @FaAa-o6r Рік тому +1

    Hard when citing cases or trying to cite cases that match your case..

  • @mattsrb
    @mattsrb 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for your insights Danmon

  • @Seungmins_smile16
    @Seungmins_smile16 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much very informative sir!!

  • @PatriciaLucious-ll2vm
    @PatriciaLucious-ll2vm Рік тому

    Filing as a pro se defendant keeps getting dismissed, even when denial of counsel is asserted. More violations. How ?

  • @JusticeForKeishaWhite-qi8qz
    @JusticeForKeishaWhite-qi8qz Рік тому +1

    @DamonMoorePage: I am in a situation where I'm not sure if it is best to seek counsel or represent myself. In my situation, there were things done in my wrongful death suit against a hospital that led me to believe that the facility inlfuenced my attorneys to handle the case the way that they did. This particular case also warrants criminal charges that have never been filed, hence my YT channel name. Because it's been 9 1/2 years, I am also inclined to believe the that the DA (and others) have also been influenced. I am NOT just a grieving mother who doesn't want to accept that my daughter died. I am a mother who is intelligent enough to know that patient abuse and neglect that is the proximate cause of death is punishable by law. I know that falsifying medical records is a crime and also makes the person who did that an accessory before and after the fact. I filed an affidavit to remove the DA who has failed to bring charges in at least 3 crimes associated with my daughter's death and who has lied about steps he has taken in this case. If I hire an attorney, how will I know if he or she is going to work for me and not betray me behind closed doors? Given how things have been handled in the past, I may be just as well off representing myself... but doing so does make me nervous, because I won't have the comfort of experience on my side; someone who is familiar with courtroom procedure and perhaps, has a better understanding of jargon that may be used in court. I do feel I can represent my case fairly well. I don't know if I will do too well if those with courtroom experience use their skill to abuse me in that environment. What would you suggest in my case?

    • @unityaboriginelove6595
      @unityaboriginelove6595 2 місяці тому

      Reading your story makes me sad and mad because I know how they treat us when it comes to medical care, there is none. I hope you get justice for your daughter and make her proud. You can't bring her back but you can assure her that she can rest in peace. Justice for your daughter.

  • @learnoshiwambo
    @learnoshiwambo Рік тому

    I am watching from Namibia, very helpful

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! I hear that there are some wonderful views on the coast in Namibia. I hope I am able to visit the country one day.

  • @tiffanysteen1845
    @tiffanysteen1845 5 місяців тому

    Two court appearances $500 each just to continue . Third on Wednesday and debate on rather tomorrow to fire my lawyer after I discovered restitution was paid after a car accident

  • @achirichance9543
    @achirichance9543 Рік тому

    Damon- Can't wait to see your channel hit 100K.

  • @chairyabella6071
    @chairyabella6071 2 роки тому

    Im the defendant in a civil trial. We have been ordered to mandatory mediation. What would you charge for three or four hours worth of your time

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for reaching out to me. You may use the link in the description section of the video to schedule a phone call. Once you schedule the call, either my assistant or I will call to obtain more information information about your situation. After I determine whether I can help you, I will provide the rates for the services.

  • @Mixedandblendedpodcast
    @Mixedandblendedpodcast Рік тому

    So would I be able to get an hour consultation?

    • @Mixedandblendedpodcast
      @Mixedandblendedpodcast Рік тому

      Blanchard v Admin. I’m representing myself and even tho the case has been going on I just committed in my brain a few days ago

  • @sharonharris7999
    @sharonharris7999 Рік тому

    How can I subpoena a social worker to court if the other party (father) says he does not want the report released concerning our minor child?

  • @The_Truthbearer
    @The_Truthbearer Рік тому +1

    Thx you for this video.

  • @woke9969
    @woke9969 Рік тому

    I have to represent sent myself my lawyers dropped my case because of a past debt I had, they already wanted $300,000 in fees SMH

  • @csmgmobile
    @csmgmobile Рік тому

    Most attorneys say what you wanna hear until after you pay them the retainer. All of sudden they’re unavailable. They overlook or lose important evidence/ documentation supporting your case!

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому

      Four things come to mind when I read your comment. First, when a person has an experience like the one that you described, it is a strong sign that a struggling client linked up with a struggling attorney. When the “best” clients are connecting with the great lawyers, the things you described will rarely happen.
      Second, I agree that there are attorneys who will say what the client wants to hear during the initial consultation, but there are also clients who will call around until they find an attorney who will say what they want to hear. Would you hire an attorney who tells you why you will lose after you have a conversation with an attorney who tells you why and how you can win?
      And there are clients who will call around until they find the least expensive attorney that they can find. The least expensive attorney tends to make up for that low retainer by doing less work. Examples of doing less work include being less available.
      Third, you say “all of the sudden they are unavailable” after they get the retainer. That tends to happen for one of two reasons: (1) the attorney has too many clients; or (2) the client has paid a low retainer. If the client has paid a high retainer, then the attorney will be available because being available enables the attorney to bill for the work. The client who pays an $8000 retainer to an attorney who bills $300 per hour will get more services than the client who pays $1000 down and $300 - $500 per month to the same attorney will get. One of these days, I will make a video explaining why this happens.
      Four, I acknowledge the possibility that an attorney can lose or overlook evidence. However, “most attorneys” do not overlook or lose important evidence or documentation supporting your case. Attorneys love winning just as much as their clients do. Losing or overlooking important evidence prevents attorneys from winning cases. Accordingly, most attorneys avoid losing or overlooking important evidence. Now, the less an attorney is paid, the less the attorney tends to prepare. And that lack of preparation can increase the possibility that the attorney overlooks something that was important. But that does not mean that “most” attorneys overlook or lose important evidence or documents.

  • @threadgenius
    @threadgenius 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this information. I have watched a few videos on 'representing yourself 'per se'.
    I have not seen one video that states that a person may choose to represent themselves because their 'Public Defender' is clearly not trying to help them and is clearly in bed with the prosecutor.

  • @TruthThatSetsFreeMinistries
    @TruthThatSetsFreeMinistries 11 місяців тому

    Do i have the rigjt to exercise my sincere religious beliefs in small claims as my defense using the word without challenge? Lastly, its an informal trial, can the defendant attorney use "objection" terms against me and how can a small claims case not be tramsferred over to plenary docket and juey trial and what does that mean, im no longer in small claims rules? Im battling Christian battles..

  • @chrisharris2367
    @chrisharris2367 11 місяців тому

    Hi
    How much is a half hour consultation

  • @virginiaelizabethpeters9982

    I am a pro se litigant. I am suing my former nursing school director for harassment.
    It is in MYS and went to ADR.
    Do you have an information on this process?

  • @lindrajackson88
    @lindrajackson88 2 роки тому

    Hello and thank you for the information. Do you offer consultations?

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  2 роки тому

      I do. A link to my calendar should in the description/notes for the video.

  • @michaelrocha6819
    @michaelrocha6819 Рік тому

    Very helpful! Thank you so much.

  • @alexroberts6206
    @alexroberts6206 Рік тому

    What can one expect at Omnibus hearing ?

  • @southside9417
    @southside9417 Рік тому

    HELP 😭 how to get a affidavit in evidence with out having the other side question them shes of age and cant be in court HELP🥰🙏

  • @John-ee5dh
    @John-ee5dh 5 місяців тому

    Damion i wish you had given us a percentage on what you won and lost in court

  • @sugabay
    @sugabay 5 місяців тому

    Thank you sir

  • @LUXINUMBRA
    @LUXINUMBRA Рік тому

    ❤ 🙏🏽 thank you for your help

  • @cookingwithchristina4844
    @cookingwithchristina4844 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @OldMovieRob
    @OldMovieRob Рік тому

    This was helpful. Thank you

  • @healersofhumanity
    @healersofhumanity 3 місяці тому

    Thank u!

  • @jaykush1819
    @jaykush1819 11 місяців тому +2

    I love pwople who represmet themselves and howbcourt cams bring theirbcomplete incompetence to light 💜 my new favourite youtube genre - sovcit fails 💜

  • @theresaandrews8131
    @theresaandrews8131 11 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @stephendebonaz1-uf4fm
    @stephendebonaz1-uf4fm Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @naomireedntwins474
    @naomireedntwins474 7 місяців тому

    How can I retain you

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  7 місяців тому

      In the event that you would like to schedule a meeting to talk about your matter in more detail, you will schedule a phone call by using the link in the description of the video or by using the following link: DamonCalendar.as.me/

  • @chantelmorset7176
    @chantelmorset7176 5 місяців тому

    The judges would try to intimidate me, they would give me false information, misrepresent the law. The judge would try to exclude relevant evidence, because she knew the landlord had no evidence. And whe I would refer to what the law stated the rules were, she would yell and scream because if I state the rules, I could have her decision about the rules overturn because she fail to follow the rules of evidence. You have a right to be heard.

  • @mccabeianenator
    @mccabeianenator 3 місяці тому

    just an observation-
    `Four keys to RE-present yourself in Court pro se`
    When you RE-present yourself, then You are NOT there (you may wish to read that again)
    Why is this?....because it is a RE-presentation of yourself.....in other words, it is NOT you.
    Would it not be best-business-practice to simply be PRESENT to be dealing with the matter?

  • @John-ee5dh
    @John-ee5dh 5 місяців тому

    Lawyers are working for the court

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  5 місяців тому

      I have not received one check from a court.🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @ggabtheBlessedOne
    @ggabtheBlessedOne Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @shadellmarkee8166
    @shadellmarkee8166 2 роки тому +1

    I’m representing myself in a domestic violence case where I was defending myself after I called the police twice on this woman

    • @daylonmann1521
      @daylonmann1521 Рік тому

      any update on this situation?

    • @robertmarley8852
      @robertmarley8852 Рік тому

      Don't take the plea bro take that shit in front of 12
      I was in same situation I took the plea ... disorderly conduct
      I wish I hadn't

  • @leslacez
    @leslacez 11 місяців тому

    thankyou

  • @therealcrystalhughes
    @therealcrystalhughes Рік тому

    My 1 year old daughter I believe was murder by her primary care doctor. She needs a lawyer please help😢 Washington DC. If I don’t find a lawyer I will represent her. I can not let this just go her life is worth fighting for.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  Рік тому

      Have you reached to any lawyers in the area who handle those kinds of cases?

    • @osmanvincent1975
      @osmanvincent1975 Рік тому

      Sounds like medical malpractice. If so, a medical malpractice attorney would be happy to take your case for a percentage. You definitely need an attorney here because the doctor's insurance company will fight like hell to not pay.

  • @GearRaider89
    @GearRaider89 6 місяців тому

    With Chat-GPT you can use it to file answers to motions or even structure a lawsuit against another person. Lawyers will no longer be needed. Thank God!

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  6 місяців тому

      Chat-GPT will put many lawyers out of business in certain areas of the law. But it will not eliminate the need for lawyers. I can think of multiple examples to illustrate this point, but I will give you one.
      Imagine that you are representing yourself in the courtroom. You want the judge to look at your document. You start to hand the document to the judge. The opposing party stands up and says, “Objection: Hearsay. Plus, that document violates the local rule applicable to submissions of business records exceptions to the hearsay rule.” And the judge looks at you and says, “Your response?” If Chat-GPT did not tell you about local rules or responding to hearsay objections, then you are in trouble. There is a very real possibility that the judge is not going to look at your evidence.
      And once the judge decides not to look at your evidence, are you going to know what to do in order to get another court to look at your evidence at another period in time? It is possible that artificial intelligence will tell you how to address that issue. However, there is a significant difference between reading about how to handle that matter and actually handling that matter in real time, perhaps for the first time in your life, when you did not know that matter was going to become an issue.
      Chat-GPT will help you “file answers to motions” and “structure a lawsuit against another person.” However, once you are actually in the courtroom, artificial intelligence is not very useful in situations that require you to think on your feet.

    • @GearRaider89
      @GearRaider89 4 місяці тому

      @@damonmoorepage I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to figure it out. All I would have to do is looking into the civil procedures and do a little research here and there to figure it out.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  4 місяці тому +1

      @@GearRaider89 the example I just gave you was not an example in which you could “figure it out” by understanding civil procedure and doing “a little research here and there.” The example I gave you did not raise a civil procedure issue. It was an evidence issue that might have have a procedure issue depending on the state and county in which you live. The example also involved a scenario in which you had to already know the answer. Now, if you knew beforehand that the document you were submitting would receive a hearsay objection, then you could some research beforehand and have the response ready. But , if you did not know that the objection was coming, then you have a problem because you are not going to be able to research the answer in that moment. A lawyer is going recognize the hearsay issue and have a response ready in that moment. A non-lawyer is not going to recognize the issue unless the non-lawyer has had the right kind of preparation. And Chat-GPT is not going to be a reliable resource in that moment.

    • @GearRaider89
      @GearRaider89 4 місяці тому

      @@damonmoorepage A judge can still overrule hearsay if he wants to hear it.

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  4 місяці тому +1

      @@GearRaider89 yes, but at that point you are counting on luck. Hoping that the judge wants to see your evidence so badly that he or she ignores the law is a bad strategy because the judge just might do the same thing for the opposing party.
      Edit: what you should want to do is consider each piece of evidence that you plan to submit, before the hearing, and run through the possible objections and your responses to them. Once you have done that, you will be in a much better position. That kind of preparation can be done by non-lawyers if the non-lawyer knows that the preparation needs to be done. Unfortunately, the rules of evidence can sometimes be “an unknown unknown” that is only discovered in the middle of the hearing.

  • @georgemckenzie2525
    @georgemckenzie2525 11 місяців тому

    To my knowledge Vermont has one law library, and it is more than 100 miles, each way, from where I live.
    The few lawyers I have spoken to are not interested in suing a bank.
    So after four years of admistrative process it has fallen upon my shoulders to exercise the remedy at law secured to all.
    To defend life, and liberty, acquire, possess, and defend property.
    Thank you for the rules of evidence reminder. I read it first, set it down, and have been focused on absorbing the V.R.C.P. and relevant case law.
    Ten days left before the Defendant has to answer....
    I have more motion practice questions than resources.

  • @tammyheverling2729
    @tammyheverling2729 3 місяці тому

    Most people can’t afford a lawyer especially when your spouse abandons you

  • @Dr_Wrong
    @Dr_Wrong 8 місяців тому

    The most important thing to do if you're going to represent yourself, is to get 7 years of law school education and at least 5 years courtroom experience, within the first 20 day of being served.. 😫😫

  • @EricSepulveda
    @EricSepulveda 9 місяців тому

    3:09-3:11

  • @Indigenious.Kopper.Goddess
    @Indigenious.Kopper.Goddess 11 місяців тому

    We dont need British Accredited Registry criminals representing us!! Yall work for the courts Period!! Attorneys and Lawyers take majority of their clients cash settlements when they have sold you out in the 1st place. Plz stop saying we need a lawyer when we are Competent enough to Read for ourselves and keep our cash settlements in our pockets and not attorneys & lawyers. I commend ex-attorneys and lawyers cause they descided they dont want to rip ppl off anymore. I respect them.

  • @AmericanAkitaClub
    @AmericanAkitaClub 9 місяців тому

    All I heard was spend money on a lawyer and don't do it yourself
    ... where is the encouragement 🤔

  • @georgemckenzie2525
    @georgemckenzie2525 4 місяці тому

    611 likes
    Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armour of God.... we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but principalties and powers.

  • @KieveDidIt
    @KieveDidIt 11 місяців тому

    these things aren't going to help you unless you really have the time to do all of the research he is suggesting. It takes a lot of years for lawyers and judges before and after graduation to become who they are in their positions, and because of this, they all belong to a group of people with law degrees and a lot of skin in the game. So please don't falsely believe in any way that just because you have become versed in what he is saying you will become a top lawyer in the country or become simply invincible during litigation. No lawyer or judge respects or takes any of those who have gained an understanding of the law through search engines or law libraries seriously. Your battle will be more difficult than that of a 1st year law grad. Do you want to be taken seriously as a pro se litigant? Then it is best to take a nap because only in your sleep will "they" (the general percentage of BAD judges and lawyers whom you will face) take you seriously enough for you to prevail in your case. The fight continues WISE V DEJOY

  • @lindseyhiebsch6322
    @lindseyhiebsch6322 8 місяців тому

    Youd have better luck studying american jurisprudence and common law cpurt handbook (thats the title, little blue book) ypure welcome

  • @daryll4645
    @daryll4645 8 місяців тому

    Lawyers are just grifters

  • @Maha-Shakti
    @Maha-Shakti Рік тому

    Not very helpful. Maybe make a video not in a public space..??? 🙄

  • @India51A
    @India51A 6 місяців тому

    How many cases have people representing themselves won?

    • @damonmoorepage
      @damonmoorepage  6 місяців тому

      How can anyone possibly answer that question? There are thousands of cases that take place every day. And no one is keeping track of the exact number of wins by anyone.