Court Hearings: What You Should Know

Facing a court hearing?

Court hearings can be stressful for most people.The attorney at the Law Offices of Heidi H. Romeo, APLC is aware of this and are committed to doing everything in their power to ease the process for their clients. She provides each client with as much advance notice of future hearing dates as possible. She also knows that there are statutory guidelines that pertain to the filing of documents before the hearing date, so it is important to plan well in advance of the hearing so that all of your information is provided to the judicial officer.

Divorce Court Hearings

There are many different types of divorce court hearings, some of which have mandatory requirements. When going to court, you should know the type of hearing you are attending and whether you are required to bring documents, testify, or whether the attorney will be doing most of the talking. An experienced and capable lawyer from the firm can help you understand the type of court hearing you are facing as well as alert you to all requirements that will be expected of you.

Should you represent yourself?

Some people choose to represent themselves in family law cases because they do not think a lawyer will be helpful or necessary in the process. In most cases, however, this is not advised. Even the most experienced divorce attorneys retain the services of other attorneys to represent them in their divorces. An experienced family lawyer who has built up years of practice in the field of family law can help you by seeing the issue objectively, communicating pertinent aspects of the law to you, ensuring a satisfactory resolution to your case, and advocating for you in a courtroom setting.

Courtroom Representation in Upland

For effective representation and assistance in court hearings, retain the services of trustworthy legal counsel to guide you through the process and help you to achieve a favorable outcome. The Upland divorce lawyer at the Law Offices of Heidi H. Romeo, APLC has more than 27 years of experience and a track record of numerous successful family law cases throughout the Inland Empire. She is well-versed in the minutiae of California family law and AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® - meaning you can have full assurance that she can represent you with competence and professionalism.