Re: starting solo and getting Ct appointments??

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You can call just call the judges and they will put you on
their list. If you are interested in criminal work, you
may want to contact your local public defender's office for
contract work. Most of them hire private lawyers (at
about $50 per hour) to handle "conflict files."

On 1/16/08, Hoeful solo wrote:
> I am planning on starting solo in the southeastern part of
> Ohio right out of law school. I was going to try to get
> public appointments mostly while I try to grow my business.
> I am willing to drive to several nearby counties
> surrounding Athens, ohio. I was curious if there was anyone
> familiar with the public appointment system / process in
> that area and whether I can expect to actually get any
> appointments early on, and how many to really expect?