Eli5 why is it always bad for a lawyer to represent themself in court?

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I understand why normal people shouldn’t, but why shouldn’t lawyers represent themselves?

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Because the ideal representative in a lawsuit is someone who is not emotionally invested; someone who can step back and argue the logic and the law without involving hurt feelings or beliefs.

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