Meaning of the word "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client" in English
What does "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client
US /ə ˈlɔɪər huː ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts hɪmˈsɛlf hæz ə fuːl fɔːr ə ˈklaɪənt/
UK /ə ˈlɔɪə huː ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts hɪmˈsɛlf hæz ə fuːl fɔːr ə ˈklaɪənt/
Idiom
even a person who is skilled in the law should not represent themselves in legal matters because they lack objectivity
Example:
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The judge advised the defendant to hire an attorney, reminding him that a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.
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I know you're a great attorney, but don't handle your own divorce; a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.