Example of Legal Representative

The legal representative is that person who is empowered to defend or advocate for another person (legal person or natural person), the representative can be of three different types:

• Lawyer
• Trusted person
• Association (lawyers - professionals)
• Self (Only in cases where the law does not contradict it)

The appointment of the lawyer is made by a judge or by the agent of the public prosecutor's office (prosecutor), when the represented is unable to make the decision, whether due to being hospitalized, unconscious, delayed or be a child.

Example of legal representative:

1.- Lawyer.- This representative is the one considered properly as such, it requires some requirements, such as:

1. Have a law degree
2. Have a professional license or Internship
3. Not be representing the opposite

2.- Public defender.- This is the lawyer who is hired by the government, he receives his economic premium from the state and has the mission of safeguarding the interests of those people who do not want or cannot hire a private lawyer. They can only act in relation to the same instance and when there is an appeal or another trial, a public defender must be appointed again. (There is a possibility that the judge may appoint a public defender against the will of the person who requires it or in substitution of his will, especially when he is a minor or an infirm, depending on local law and from the country).

4.- Trusted person.- This possibility is accepted in many countries, and it is this person (who may or may not be a lawyer), who has the power to represent and advocate for a specific person, (This figure is not applicable in matters other than civil, family and penal).

5.- Associations.- This representation can be by association directly (a civil institution or foundation) or by a bar association (Here a lawyer or employer is named)

6.- Self.- This form of legal representation exists in many countries, and it is when the person is directly defended. In this case, the appointment of a public defender can be omitted.