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Legal Self-Help

• Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense? (Nolo.com)
  Discussion of a few situations in which you might consider representing yourself in a criminal case. Includes a section on how to find out what the likely punishment will be.
  
  
• Wisbar.org Information for the Public
  Site sponsored by the State Bar of WI to educate WI citizens about the legal system.
  
  
• Representing Yourself: What to Do After You File Your Lawsuit (Nolo.com)
  Tips & information on representing yourself in a legal matter. Includes:
  • How to Represent Yourself in Court FAQ
  • Ten Tips for Staying Sane in Court
  • Hiring a Lawyer as Coach
  • Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Which Court Has Power to Hear My Case?
  • Personal Jurisdiction: In Which Court Can I Sue the Defendant?
  • State Courts: Different Courts Hear Different Types of Cases
  • State Courts: "Venue" Rules Govern Where You Can File Your Lawsuit
  • What To Do After You File Your Lawsuit
  • What To Do If the Other Side Has a Lawyer
  • Judge or Jury Trial: Which is Better?
  • Preparing for a Jury Trial

• Self-Help Center (WI Court System)
  • Representing Yourself
  • Finding Legal Assistance
  • Finding Legal Information
  • How Courts Work
  • People / Offices in the Court
  • Forms

• WI Circuit Courts
  The Waukesha County Family Court Self-Help website offers the widest range of online information and services. It includes procedural information, forms & instructions, tips on self-representation, community resources, etc. Information provided by Waukesha County may be useful to those living in other Wisconsin counties. Several other circuit courts also provide self-help information via their website.

• WI Constitution: Art. 1, sec. 21 "Rights of Suitors"

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