(2) finding a lawyer to take on your case “pro bono” (meaning at no cost to you); and
(3) asking the court to appoint counsel for you.
It is important to note that in a criminal case, a defendant is entitled to legal counsel by the United States Constitution, and one is provided if the criminal defendant is unable to hire a lawyer. However, a party to a civil case is not entitled to an attorney paid for the by the government, even if he or she cannot afford one.
