How to Try Your Own Case in Court-And Win! [Paperback]

Mel Red Recana; Wanda Sue Parrott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 1880090317 | ISBN-13: 978-1880090312 | Edition: 1st

Written for the layman, this easy-to-understood book is the key to a successful day in court. It leads you from the basics of preparing a case to the advanced skills necessary for shining in court. Complete with tips on organizing research and preparing evidence, this informative and practical guide will transform the courtroom novice into a judicial dynamo.

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About the Author

Judge Mel "Red" Recana was born in the Philippines. He worked as a court reporter in order to afford law school and graduated from the University of the East in Manila in 1964. A few years later, he moved to California and passed the bar exam there. After serving as deputy district attorney for the County of Los Angeles, he became a judge of the Municipal Court in 1981, the first Filipino to hold these positions. He has also served as a Superior Court Judge pro tem and a California Court of Appeals justice pro tem during his career in law.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Galde Press, Inc.; 1st edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880090317
• ISBN-13: 978-1880090312
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,345,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended for the Pro Se Litigant, September 21, 2009

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This review is from: How to Try Your Own Case in Court-And Win! (Paperback)

I bought several books on how to try a case pro se in court, and this was the worst of them all. The book tells the reader very little that's specific and necessary for success. It's mainly comprised of broad generalizations rather than step-by-step instructions. And it's also for California courts, which will do you little good if you live in another state. Know also that this is only book 1 so it's not the complete series.

If you really want good legal advice, hire a lawyer.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every family, July 30, 2006

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Chances are almost 100% that you will need to sue someone or someone will sue you within the next two years. This book is a step by step guide that will help you save hundreds or thousands of dollars by doing basic case research and preparation of materials with which you can win your own small claims case. If you must retain a lawyer, you will already have laid the foundation from which he or she can then build your case for presentation. So easy, you'll actually enjoy the challenge of serving as your own attorney. You may even decide to go to law school.