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 they’re emotionally invested in their own case. When you are emotional you don’t always think clearly or make the best decisions, and you might miss things that could help or hurt your case because you’re too focused on other things. They’re much better off to have someone else represent them who can focus on what’s best for the case.

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