The reasons that people offer for representing themselves in legal matters are as many as they are varied:
• Lawyers are too expensive
• Many feel that lawyers do not deliver quality services, fail to return telephone calls, and treat their clients in an unfriendly or unprofessional manner
• For many, their cases or situations are simple enough to handle themselves or involve simple legal document preparation and filing
• People know their own situation best and believe that they are in the best position to address any issues that may face
• People want to be in control of their own lives, circumstances and situations