Does an attorney have to practice in the same county that you reside in to represent you?
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Does an attorney have to practice in the same county that you reside in to represent you?
My ex has 2 of our children and I have 2. He has more money than me right now and is threatening me with an attorney. I want to know if an attorney I have used in the past can represent me if I live in a county other than where he practices law?
Asked on August 1, 2011 Georgia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The attorney you want to select can represent you. The attorney is a member of the Georgia State Bar, which means practicing law throughout the state and is not limited by county.
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