If I am going to court but need time to seek counsel in my eviction hearing, does the judge have a right to deny my request?
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If I am going to court but need time to seek counsel in my eviction hearing, does the judge have a right to deny my request?
Asked on December 9, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you have an eviction hearing coming up and you do not presently have an attorney representing you, I suggest that you consult with one as soon as possible and hire him or her to attend the upcoming hearing.
The reason is that the judge hearing the eviction hearing would be entirely within his or her rights to deny your request to continue the hearing. With that in mind, you should assume your request for a continuance will be denied and hustle to retain an attorney to defend you.
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