There are many types of lawyers. Lawyers can work in big law firms with hundreds of lawyers or small firms with only one or two lawyers. They can also work for large corporations or in hospitals.
Civil law is when an individual or corporation sues another individual or corporation.
Criminal law is when the county, state or federal officials prosecute an individual for breaking a criminal law such as murder, fraud, robbery, and drunk driving. The information contained in this site is made available as a public service to the general public and is not intended to serve as legal advice. You should consult a trained legal professional for questions you may have about the laws affecting juveniles or any legal interpretations. Send Feedback regarding website content or to report bugs. Copyright 1998 - 2001.