The lawyer dedicates his legal knowledge and experience to the justice service and to the benefit of individuals with the aim of helping all kinds of legal problems and disputes in accordance with justice and fairness and the full implementation of the rules of law, with judicial organs and arbitrators, official and private persons, boards and institutions. A self-employed person who works in public service. (Attorneyship Law Article 1-2) Although lawyers are self-employed and independent persons, it is accepted that they serve in public. While lawyers have some rights, they also have some obligations. Lawyers are obliged to fulfill their duties diligently and to act worthy of their duty. In our country, hiring a lawyer in matters such as filing a lawsuit and following up is not compulsory as a rule, except for some obligatory cases regulated by law. Each person who meets certain conditions will be able to file or pursue their own case. However, it is recommended that individuals file their cases with a lawyer or be followed up in order not to lose their rights. The scope of compulsory attorneyship in the legal system in Turkey is defined by law. Accordingly, the underage, the disabled, deaf and mute suspects, suspects or complainants who are unable to defend themselves, and the suspect or defendants who are on trial for a crime with a minimum limit of more than 5 years are obliged to hire a lawyer. In these cases, where it is mandatory to hire a lawyer, a lawyer can be appointed free of charge from the bar association for people whose financial situation is not sufficient.
