Advocate For Client Rights And Needs In Maricopa
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You are entitled to an attorney who will be capable of handling your case; show you courtesy and consideration at all times; represent you zealously; and preserve your confidences and secrets that you reveal in the course of the relationship, to the extent permitted by law.
As advisor, a lawyer provides a client with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications. As advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system.
The attorney-client privilege preserves the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients. The privilege protects individuals and institutions.
This privilege is codified in California law via Evidence Code 954, which gives your attorney the right to refuse to divulge the contents of your conversation, gives you the right to require confidentiality from your attorney, and with few exceptions, makes any breach of that confidence inadmissible in court.
An advocate can stand by you, and stand up for you, when important decisions are being made about your care, treatment and the way you live your life. They can help you understand your rights and options, and then support you in expressing your views and wishes to the relevant services.
Human rights advocacy relies on: Credible research and documentation of patterns of abuse. Skillful messaging. Diverse, broad-based alliances and coalitions. Careful preparation for strategic action. Focusing pressure on multiple points of leverage. Persistent organizing. Painstaking effort. Long-term commitment.
In summary, attorneys are crucial in safeguarding our rights and maintaining societal safety. Their duties include offering legal counsel, representing clients in court cases, composing legal documents, and defending their clients' interests. Attorneys uphold the rule of law and defend justice for all citizens.
An advocate supports an individual to represent his/her own interests or represents the views of an individual if the person is unable to do so. Advocates provide support on specific issues and provide information, but not advice.
