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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 3§ 950 Lawyer Definition Scope

§ 950 Lawyer Definition Scope

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§ 950 Lawyer Definition Scope

Key Takeaways

  • •A lawyer is someone who is allowed to practice law in any state or country.
  • •Even if someone is not actually a lawyer, but the client believes they are, they can still be considered a lawyer under this law.
  • •This definition is used in this specific part of the law.

Example

You hire someone to help you in court because they say they are a lawyer.

Even if that person is not really a lawyer, but you believed they were, the law will treat them as a lawyer in this situation.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 950 Lawyer Definition Scope

As used in this article, “lawyer” means a person authorized, or reasonably believed by the client to be authorized, to practice law in any state or nation. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

lawyerauthorizedpractice law

Related Statutes

  • § 951 Client Definition In Legal Context
  • § 952 Client-Lawyer Confidential Communications
  • § 953 Client Privilege Holders
  • § 954 Client-Lawyer Confidentiality Privilege
  • § 955 Lawyer Privilege Claim Duty

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 950.
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