If You Can't Get a Lawyer for Your Criminal Trial: How to Make a Rowbotham Application

For people facing serious and complex criminal charges who have been denied legal aid but cannot afford a lawyer. Explains why, how, and when to ask the judge to appoint a free lawyer. Includes a checklist of points to cover in court and copies of the necessary court forms.

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print only

produced by

Legal Services Society

produced in

2009

resource type

self-help & forms

tags

criminal trial, need a lawyer, can't get a lawyer, Rowbotham