While all criminal defendants are guaranteed a public defender to represent them, some defendants may choose to represent themselves instead. While technically possible, the court does not look favorably on individuals who self-represent even if the accused is an attorney. This is because in most cases the court will have to slow down significantly in order to accommodate the person advocating for themselves. In almost all cases, it is better to have a zealous third-party advocate for a defendant’s case rather than self-represent.