Do you have to lie to be a successful lawyer? -

I know this sounds really stupid, but I was wondering if you have to lie to be a successful lawyer. You see examples such as Matt Murdock from the movie Daredevil, who do not lie, and only deal with innocent clients. If i were that type of lawyer, could I still be successful, or would I be considered a crappy lawyer?

No, of course not. Lawyers who lie are bound to be dis-barred at some point in their career.

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! your mixing this up with quot;defending guilty peoplequot; if they are defending guilty people they CAN NOT lie in front of the judge,. they have to work with what is given..lying is not permitted in the court house

o yes you have to be able to do it with a strat face toooo

Yes. And there is a huge burn-out rate among defense attorneys such as Murdock, because they go in with high ideals but are beaten down by reality. Why do you think the guy puts on tights and practices vigilante justice at night?

And you would know your clients are innocent - how? Lawyers are concerned with making a living. That s why a lot of people in trouble are here asking questions instead of hiring a lawyer - they can t afford one. Lawyers know this. However, they can t afford to give it away for free. And yes, most lawyers lie from time to time. So do most doctors, cops, firefighters, dog groomers, cashiers and trash collectors.

Lawyers would rather call what they do when circumstance calls for it ---using creative explainations of facts--- ? ////