Rachel J. asked

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My brother had a car accident in California in 2018, but his car is under my name. I live in Washington and I’m being sued for the amount of $4000, but I have court on May 29 and can’t go, and also don’t really have money to pay for a lawyer. What can I do to fix this or to get a public defender?

August 17th, 2024

Joan S. answered

In a civil matter like this, there is no such thing as a 'public defender' as they are assigned to d...

August 17th, 2024

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